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Lot #1770

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic Skeleton 103126

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Introduction

While not traditionally known for their watchmaking, Bulgari have become one of the most exciting and impressive watchmakers around thanks to their exploits in consistently creating some of the thinnest watches in the world, with several world records under their belt. Crucial to this success has been the Octo Finissimo family. With its angular design, integrated bracelet, and variety of surfaces, it has acted as the vehicle through which Bulgari have showcased their impressive engineering. Launched in 2019, the Octo Finissimo ref. 103126 demonstrates the entirety of Bulgari’s in-house manufacturing talents with its entirely matte black ceramic construction, its openworked anthracite dial, and its incredibly thin nickel-anthracite coated manual-wind cal. BVL 128SK movement, which doubles as the rest of the display. Beautifully finished and boasting a power reserve indicator, running seconds subdial, and openworked bridges, gears, and inner-workings, it makes for quite the incredible display indeed. An impressively executed timepiece, the ref. 103126 demonstrates just how impressive Bulgari have been as of late as they continue to embrace watchmaking and grow into their position as one of the industry’s most impressive talents.

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Grade

M 9

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Box and Papers

Est. value range

$12,000 – $18,000

The Details

Brand

Bulgari

Dimensions

40mm x 5.8mm

Model

Octo Finissimo Ceramic Skeleton

Movement

Automatic cal. BVL 128SK

Reference

103126

Bracelet

Ceramic bracelet

Year

2020

Condition

Near-Mint

Material

Ceramic

Included

Watch, box and papers

Dial Color

Skeletonized

THE DIAL

As its name suggests, the ref. 103126 features a skeletonized dial and an openworked movement that provides an incredible view through the entire watch.

THE CONSTRUCTION

Powered by the 2.35 mm thick BVL cal. 128SK, the ref. 103126 is just 5.8mm tall and, thanks to its ceramic construction, is incredibly light on the wrist.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in near-mint condition showing little to no signs of wear. Bracelet was previously sized but the links that were removed are included with the watch.

Our Perspective

Another feather in BVLGARI's cap as they produce yet another incredibly thin timepiece, the ref. 103126 is a wonderful vehicle to showcase their impressive work with ceramic and openworking.

Eric Ku

Co-founder