136 - Bvlgari, Octo Finissimo Titanium Tadao Ando, Ref. 103245, No. P056, limited edition of 200 pieces, original warranty card dated November 19, 2020.

Bvlgari, Octo Finissimo Titanium Tadao Ando, Ref. 103245, No. P056, limited edition of 200 pieces, original warranty card dated November 19, 2020. A very beautiful and rare watch in sandblasted titanium, produced in a limited edition of 200 pieces, smooth bezel without decoration, a plain dial featuring a spiral pattern radiating from the off-center seconds hand—based on a design by Tadao Ando—with blackened, re-drilled hands. Functions: Hours, minutes, off-center small seconds. Screw-down transparent case back; ultra-thin white rhodium-plated mechanical self-winding movement, Manufacture Caliber BVL 138, with Côtes de Genève finishing and a platinum micro-rotor. Fine titanium bracelet with an integrated folding clasp. Accessories: Original Japanese warranty card dated November 19, 2020. Condition: Like new; movement was functioning at the time of catalog compilation. Characterized by its sleek, modernist shape, the Octo Finissimo Automatic was launched in 2017 and is undoubtedly the most successful new design in the luxury sports watch category. Here, in collaboration with the renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando, Bvlgari presents a highly graphic, refined, and minimalist version. This simple geometric wave in black lacquer undulating across the dial—which is entirely devoid of hour markers, numerals, and logos—makes this watch a highly distinctive timepiece. Mechanically, it’s worth noting that Bvlgari has achieved the feat of setting eight world records for thinness in eight years; the caliber housed here is no more than 2.23 mm thick while offering a 60-hour power reserve. Diameter: 40 mm An impressive, rare limited-edition watch designed by Tadao Ando, produced in a run of 200 pieces, featuring a sandblasted titanium case, a smooth bezel devoid of decoration, a minimalist dial punctuated by a spiral pattern emanating from the eccentric seconds hand, and blackened hands. Functions: Hours, minutes, and small permanent eccentric seconds. Transparent screw-back case, ultra-thin white rhodium-plated in-house automatic winding movement, caliber BVL 138, with Côtes de Genève decoration and a platinum micro-rotor. Original titanium band with integrated folding clasp. Accessories: Original Japanese warranty card dated November 19, 2020. Condition: Close to new old stock condition; movement was running at the time of cataloging. Characterized by its sleek, modernist form, the Octo Finissimo Automatic was introduced as recently as 2017 but is arguably the most successful new design in the luxury sports watch category. Here, in collaboration with renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando, Bvlgari offers a clean, minimalist, yet highly graphic version. The simple geometric wave in black lacquer undulating across the dial—entirely devoid of hour markers, numerals, and the logo—makes this watch a truly distinctive piece. Mechanically, it is worth noting that Bvlgari has achieved the feat of setting eight world thinness records in eight years; the caliber featured here is no more than 2.23 mm thick while providing a 60-hour power reserve.