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Octo is Bvlgari's most expansive collection. Its name is a reference to the octagonal design of every model's dial and case. A flattened round bezel tops off each of these remarkably thin timepieces.
The Octo Roma is this collection's entry-level model. This three-hand watch measures 41 mm in diameter and is powered by the
in-house caliber BVL 191 Solotempo . Like every Octo model, the dial is pared down to the essentials. Applied line indices mark every hour except for 6 and 12 o'clock, which are represented by Arabic numerals. The only other feature is a date display at 3 o'clock. You can purchase a stainless steel model on a leather strap for as little as 4,600 USD. Prices for rose gold models sit around 14,500 USD.
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Octo Finissimo takes the concept of a flat watch to the next level. For example, the Finissimo Automatic is less than 6 mm thick. This is largely thanks to the automatic caliber BVL138. This movement is only 2.23 mm thick and provides this model with a small seconds at 7 o'clock and a 60-hour power reserve. Thanks to its extra facets, the 40-mm case feels even more futuristic than that of the Roma. The Octo Finissimo Automatic is available in stainless steel, rose gold, titanium, or ceramic. Prices range from 7,800 USD for a stainless steel model to 40,500 USD for the rose gold edition.
However, the true stars of the Octo collection are its more complicated models. Examples include the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon with a flying tourbillon, the Finissimo Chrono GMT with a second time zone and chronograph, and the Finissimo Minute Repeater with a minute repeater. Despite their intricate complications, these watches are extremely flat. Even the Chrono GMT and Minute Repeater are under 7 mm thick. Of course, all this luxury has its price. Plan to spend some 14,500 USD on a titanium chronograph model. If you'd prefer a platinum watch with a tourbillon, be sure to have about 179,000 USD on hand.