Bvlgari 2016 watch collection showcased the evolution of Daniel Roth and Gerald Genta technical and design expertise, covering a broad range from haute horology to sports watches. The Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater is definitely one of the highlight of Baselworld this year. Another piece which made it to the Watchuseek Daily Top 5 list is the Octo Velocissimo Chronograph.



The first impressive fact about the Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater is the thinness of the case at 6.85mm, which puts the caliber 362 at 3.12mm. Second, the case is extremely light since it is titanium. The hour markers and small seconds counter are also titanium. The circular-section gongs are directly affixed to the case.



The miniaturization of the 362 components housed within this slim case is illustrated in the centrifugal strike governor, featuring a total diameter of just 3.3mm including its two inertia-blocks. The pusher activating the striking mechanism, fitted with an "all or nothing" safety device, is positioned on the case at 9 o'clock. It is designed to guarantee water resistance to 50m. This hand-wound movement delivers a 42-hour power reserve.



Bvglari developed this caliber from the scratch in its' Le Sentier workshop. This technical and visual marvel comes in a 50-edition limited series and is $165,000.



The Octo Velocissimo Chronograph powered by the legendary Zenith El Primero movement, beating at 36,600vph. The pink gold case with the DLC treatment and the deep black (Ultranero) makes for a great sports watch rivaling Rolex Daytona, Audermars Piguet Royal Oak, and other luxury sports chronographs. However, the thinness of the case distinguishes it from the aforementioned sports watches.



Case and dial: Steel case with black D.L.C. (Diamond Like Carbon) coating, sapphire caseback with 18kt pink gold screws; matching or 18kt pink gold bezel; screw-lock 18kt pink gold crown with black ceramic insert; 41mm in diameter; 13.07mm thick; water-resistant to 100m.

Polished black lacquered dial, hand-applied pink gold-plated hour-markers.

Strap: Integrated rubber strap, black D.L.C.-coated steel pin buckle.

Price: $29,000 for pink gold and $11,000 for stainless steel.