Though defined by its complexity and depth, the Octo Finissimo also speaks to purity. Its case – architectural and graphic – is unlike any other in watchmaking. Proudly drawing on classical references, particularly the octagonal form of the Basilica of Maxentius in Rome, it also embraces contemporary design codes with equal ease.

Over the years, Bvlgari has invited artists and architects to interpret this iconic case. In 2020, Tadao Ando expresses his vision of time on a watch made from black ceramic and featuring a transparent caseback bearing the architect’s signature. Laurent Grasso, in 2024, explored the perception of time through subtle visual effects. The finish creates an impression of depth, brought to life by the cloud of colours applied through a screen-printing process using metallic pigments. Like a splash of paint on a blank canvas, the magic of a fleeting phenomenon is forever captured on the surface of this accessory.

Further pushing these boundaries, the Octo Finissimo Sketch assertively displays the intimate mechanics sketched by Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani. With lively, natural, and spontaneous strokes, it emphasizes the key features of the Finissimo icon, blending technical mastery with artistic expression. The dial, a blank canvas, becomes a realm of artistic exploration. Also exemplifying this commitment is the Octo Finissimo Automatic Titanium in collaboration with Hiroshi Senju, where Senju’s evocative artistry transforms the dial into a miniature masterpiece, capturing the ethereal beauty of his aquatic landscapes.

This year, the Maison welcomes South Korean-born, Japan-based artist Lee Ufan into this continuing dialogue. Painter, sculptor, poet, and philosopher – Lee Ufan explores the connections between human consciousness, nature, and the universe. His art centres on perception and presence – on the emotional resonance of an object rather than its representation.

The Octo Finissimo Lee Ufan × Bvlgari is the result of a rich and inspiring exchange between Bvlgari’s Product Creation Executive Director, Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani and Korean artist, Lee Ufan. The design is based on one of the artist’s key themes: the contrast between a rock – static and limited – and the infinite reflections of a mirror. “I know Lee Ufan from his amazing paintings. Then I discovered his sculptures, where a big rock sits on a mirror - I was intrigued, at first you think that these two elements don’t work together, but in the end, it works perfectly”, said Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani.

Rather than containing the mirrored dial delicately accented with black hands, the Octo Finissimo case amplifies it. The result is striking: a titanium-cased and braceleted watch, issued in a limited edition of 150 pieces, each finished by hand with a unique titanium surface treatment.

The timepiece houses the BVL 138 manufacture calibre with micro-rotor, just 2.23 mm thick, for an overall height of only 5.5 mm. On the caseback, Lee Ufan’s handwritten signature marks this intimate object as a true work of art. After all, imagination is a matter of finesse.

Reference	:	104132
Limited edition	:	150 pieces
Movement	:	Calibre BvL 138 Manufacture automatic winding ultra-thin movement with micro-rotor (2,23 mm thin) The caliber is decorated by hand with Côtes de Genève, chamfering and Perlage finishing
Functions	:	Hours, minutes and small seconds
Power reserve	:	60 hours
Frequency	:	21’600 VpH (3Hz)
Case	:	Hand filed titanium case body (5,5 mm thin)
Bezel	:	Stainless-steel sunray-polished
Diameter	:	40 mm
Thickness	:	5.5 mm
Case back	:	Transparent case back personalized with Lee Ufan’s signature and quantity limitation of 150 marking
Crown	:	Sandblasted titanium with black ceramic insert
Water resistance	:	3 ATM - 30 meètres
Dial	:	Mirroring effect
Bracelet	:	Hand filed titanium
Clasp	:	Integrated folding buckle