Bvlgari, founded in Rome in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris, entered watchmaking seriously in the 2000s and has since become a force in ultra-thin haute horlogerie. The Octo Finissimo holds multiple world records for thinness, including the thinnest chronograph, tourbillon, minute repeater, and perpetual calendar.
Bvlgari manufactures movements at their facilities in Le Sentier and Saignelégier. The BVL calibres powering the Octo Finissimo are genuine manufacture movements of exceptional thinness. The BVL 138 (2.23mm thick automatic) powers the standard Octo Finissimo and represents remarkable engineering achievement.
Bvlgari watches are available through brand boutiques and select ADs. The Octo Finissimo is the collection that commands serious horological respect — focus here rather than the fashion-oriented Roma or Serpenti lines. The brand's Italian design DNA gives it a distinctive aesthetic that sets it apart from Swiss competitors.
Service intervals are every 4-6 years with costs of $800-$1,500. Ultra-thin movements require careful handling. Bvlgari's service is handled through LVMH group infrastructure with watchmakers trained on the specific Finissimo calibres.
Bvlgari watches depreciate 35-50% from retail. The brand is significantly undervalued on the secondary market — the Octo Finissimo offers record-breaking thinness and genuine manufacture quality at pre-owned prices that would be impossible from a Swiss competitor. Collectors are increasingly recognizing this value gap.
Ranked by WVS Value Score — the models that best preserve your investment.
| # | Model | Market | Own/Yr | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Octo Finissimo 103672 | $9,500 | $793/yr | 63 |
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