Ref. 103673A “like-new” and attractive limited edition ultra slim titanium chronograph wristwatch with dual-time, bracelet, warranty and presentation box, made in a limited edition of 200 pieces
Manufacturer: Bulgari Year: Circa 2022 Reference No: 103673 Case No: BU33QRL Model Name: Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT 10th Anniversary Design Edition Material: Titanium Calibre: Automatic, cal. BVL 318, 37 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Titanium Bulgari bracelet, max length 210mm Clasp/Buckle: Titanium Bulgari deployant clasp Dimensions: 42mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by Bulgari warranty dated 16th August 2022, cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. , - In 2022 in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Octo Finnissimo as well as the man who designed it, Bulgari release two Octo Finissimo now dubbed as "Sketch" by collectors. Taking the original sketeches by Bulgari's product creation executive director, Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, two models each in a limited edition of 200 pieces were launched with the original hand sketches as the dials: A time only Octo Finissimo Automatic (also offered in this auction) and a Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT (the present lot). - The Bulgari caliber BVL 318 powered by a platinum peripheral rotor housed in the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT is one of the world's slimmest automatic chronograph dual-time movements, measuring only 3.30mm thick and boasting a 55-hour power reserve. - The present Octo Finissimo “Sketch” with a whimsical "human-touch" is in “like-new” unworn condition with its full set of accessories., Originally from Kalarites, Greece, Sotirios Voulgaris emigrated to Rome because of Greece's rising poverty and difficulty separating from the Ottoman Empire. He set foot on Italian soil in 1880 with little money in his pocket and spent the next four years preparing what would go on to become Italy's oldest jewelry company.
