BULGARI: OCTO FINISSIMO WATCHES IN CARBONGOLD
Think of Bulgari’s ultra-thin, sculptural Octo Finissimo, and the case material that comes to mind is probably the range’s signature matte, sandblasted titanium. That said, the octagonal timepiece has also been crafted in a host of other materials, including platinum, gold, ceramic, stainless steel, and even marble (in the form of a unique piece for Only Watch 2023).
At Geneva Watch Days, the Roman luxury brand presented two of its Octo Finissimo watches in yet another material: The latest versions of the Octo Finissimo Automatic and the Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar feature carbon cases and gold accents, a combination that the brand dubs “CarbonGold”.
The 40mm cases of both models are made from lightweight carbon, while their crowns are rose gold with black-ceramic inserts. While the Perpetual Calendar’s hands and indexes are rose gold-plated, the Automatic’s are gold-coloured. In keeping with the colour theme, the self-winding movements feature gold-plated platinum micro-rotors as well as engraved, gold-coloured bridges.
In showcases held at various locations in Geneva, the event saw 39 brands unveil their latest releases, including some brand-new designs as well as updates with new case materials or sizes. Here are the ones that caught our eye.
ARNOLD & SON: DSTB 42 Introduced in 2014, Arnold & Son’s DSTB — which stands for Dial Side True Beat — watch now comes in a more compact form. Available in platinum or red gold, the reduced case size measures 42mm across instead of the previous 43.5mm.
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