Bulgari - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips

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  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Bulgari
    Year: Circa 2022
    Reference No: 103673
    Case No: BU334CS
    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 27th June 2022, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In 2022, Bulgari celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Octo Finissimo by releasing two special editions known as the "Sketch" models. These watches pay homage to the man behind their design, Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Bulgari's product creation executive director. Each limited edition consisted of 200 pieces and featured the original hand sketches by Stigliani as the dials. One model was a time-only Octo Finissimo Automatic, while the other was the present lot Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT.

    The Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT houses the Bulgari caliber BVL 318, which is a slim automatic chronograph dual-time movement with a platinum peripheral rotor. The genius of the rotor allows the wearer to admire the movement without obstruction. Remarkably, this movement measures just 3.30mm in thickness and offers a power reserve of 55 hours. Its ultra-slim profile and technical prowess make it one of the world's thinnest automatic chronograph movements.

    In "brand-new" unworn condition, the watch also comes with its full set of accessories. With its whimsical and unique "human-touch" design, this watch carries the spirit of the original sketches by Stigliani.

  • Artist Biography

    Bulgari

    Italian

    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. 

    In 1884, Bulgari opened its doors to the Italian people with its offering of jewelry and accessories. Bulgari's style takes from traditions in Greek and Roman craftsmanship to elegantly balance volume and subtlety. Later, in the late 1960s, Bulgari bridged classicism and modernity by introducing its seductive, now-iconic Serpenti collection of snake-shaped coil bracelets and watches. It is through its meticulous combination of influences that Bulgari has garnered an international and loyal high-profile clientele, which included Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. These Hollywood stars have immortalized the house's unique gem-adorned bracelets, necklaces and earrings in rounded forms. 

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Property from the Original Owner

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Ref. 103673
An “unworn” and attractive limited edition ultra-thin titanium dual-time chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, warranty and presentation box, made in a limited edition of 200 pieces

Circa 2022
42mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000 
€14,400-24,000
$15,400-25,600

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Thomas Perazzi
Deputy Chairman, Watches, Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2031
WatchesHK@phillips.com
 

Gertrude Wong
Head of Sale, Hong Kong
+ 852 2318 2045
gertrudewong@phillips.com
 

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024