

But what really made this new S model a winner was the work done by the brand on robustness.

A model more in line with the classic codes of the luxury sports watch category, the Octo Finissimo S was executed in stainless steel with brushed and polished surfaces and a contrasting dial. The 2020 Octo Finissimo S model, with different finishing and increased water-resistanceĪs a reaction, Bvlgari decided to offer an alternative to this emblematic but striking matte/monochrome look by presenting the new Octo Finissimo S watch. The original design of the Octo Finissimo might have been too bold an alternative to the established codes of traditional luxury sports watches. Originally presented in sandblasted titanium with a matching dial, its monochromatic look reinforces the feeling of a monolithic object – which is the base behind the concept of luxury sports watches.

Octo Finissimo was a rule breaker from the moment it made its entrance in 2014 and has continued to redefine the boundaries of style and modernity with every new edition. Combining the beauty of high-end watchmaking – with its ultra-thin (2.23mm height) automatic movement, developed and manufactured in-house – with a bold, contemporary design was a refreshing move. The original Octo Finissimo – which is still available – was and still is a fascinating watch. The Octo Finissimo Automatic as presented in 2017, with its monochromatic titanium design. This year, the Octo Finissimo S Steel Silvered Dial returns to its much-loved monochromatic look.
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Last year, it received an update to become the S model – not just a different dial but also a different finishing and, best of all, a 100m water-resistant case. First presented in a monochromatic edition in titanium, followed by sandblasted steel and gold models, it has become a signature watch in the brand’s collection. We all remember the inaugural Octo Finissimo Automatic, a watch that made headlines in 2017 with the thinnest automatic movement on the market.
