BVLGARI Octo Finissimo. The making-of cases for an iconic wristwatch. PART 2 of 2.

#bvlgari #octofinissimo #ultrathin ‪@bvlgariofficial‬
Behind the scenes (Part TWO) of the Bvlgari "Octo Finissimo" cases and dials! We are sure: the beautiful name "Octo Finissimo" alone is enough to get you in the mood, and we haven't even mentioned the in-house manufactured dials and cases yet.
But it is precisely the latter that are the subject of another two behind the scene 4K-videos...
We were in Saignelégier in the Swiss Jura, where Bvlgari designs and manufactures its own cases and dials. The Bvlgari Manufacture has a very high level of vertical integration, with only a few components for the cases and dials being bought in from suppliers. What was equally exciting for us to discover is the general smallness of these parts.
This is a veritable watchmaking mini mundus!
As we all know, the name "Octo Finissimo" stands for ultra-flat watches equipped with equally ultra-flat movements.
Bvlgari has already been able to present eight world records with these ultra-flat movements and watches.
Now we at WatchAdviser hope you enjoy watching the two videos and I am already looking forward to your hopefully numerous comments...

[@SwissWatchGang]

Awesome to see behind the scenes!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Guys, thanks for the super kind feedback and for sharing our passion!

[@JogieGlenMait16]

wow. it's good to see behind the scenes of how this bonkers of a watch is made.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks! What surprised you the most?

[@tacfoley4443]

Bulgari watch style is not for me, but I can still appreciate the ethos and great care and attention that goes into producing them.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Love your comment, thanks for sharing!

[@MrZahir.]

👏🏽👏🏽Excellent series of videos - please continue making videos of the watch manufacturers - can the general public visit ?

[@WatchAdvisor]

More to come for sure! Thanks for your kind feedback and for sharing your passion with us!

[@Moto_MKHN]

Thanks for bringing this to fruition. I really enjoyed this video and Im might really need to add a gold Octo to my collection.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Our pleasure! Thanks for sharing your passion with us… and please keep us posted…

[@Ryan_Tinney]

Excellent look at the entire process. Wonderful video.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thank you very much! Love your comment, love your passion!

[@lesgillard985]

Very impressive manufacturing and design. The video ' Up to your usual expected standard.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for your kind feedback!

[@James-xv2ev]

Great videos - many thanks.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Glad you like them! Thanks for sharing!

[@SkywhiteChannel]

This video gave me a deeper appreciation of my Octo titanium. I do have a question. I purchased my watch from a Bulgari boutique and they told me the watch cannot be worn in the shower or pool. I realize the water rating is 30M and in watch circles that means zero but according to you Bulgari does test their watches in water, so what is their official position on wearing the octo time only in titanium in the shower or swimming in a pool?

[@WatchAdvisor]

No wearing of a watch that is 30 meters waterproof in the shower and/or in a pool etc. Why? Yes the case is tested 100%, but the partial pressure that may apply on the case/crown/saphire crystal in a shower, in a pool (when jumping in it, making quick moves under water) may be higher than its certification...

[@SkywhiteChannel]

@@WatchAdvisor thank you!

[@timeisahumanconstruct9251]

Any idea the total hours spent creating the Finissimo? Seems like a crazy amount.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Good question! I will try to find out…

[@HarryJoiner]

11:14 -- what watch is this craftsman wearing? any guesses?

[@WatchAdvisor]

A sort of private label copying the look of a sought after steel sports watch…

[@RecordSisi]

Best watch content on YT ! Thank you . It's simply amazing to be able to see so much and it makes us appreciate the watch even more . What an Icon this Octo Finissimo is . I love it .

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing our passion and your kind feedback!

[@patrickol4300]

Best watch channel, ever !

[@keithburford8589]

When you consider the investment in the machinery plus the machining / man hours that go into this watch , well in my opinion the cost of the Octo Finissimo is a veritable bargain. I know of a certain KZbinr who could carry off the Tatoo version perfectly, its certainly different if Tattoos are your thing I guess. Thanks again for sharing a great video Alex.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and passion with us! Tastes are different... so there will always be someone wanting to buy a specific watch... That's what I call: being spoilt for choice...

[@harry-eto]

Thank you - manufacturing is always interesting and welcome. Seeing what is done by machines and what by humans especially. Great content!👌🏻

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing our passion and your kind feedback!

[@GadgetyMV]

Great to watch the watch case being made. The Octofinissimo in sandblasted stainless steel, no longer being offered afaik, my favorite version based on the way it looks.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! I didn’t know that they do no longer offer that version… Interesting!

[@GadgetyMV]

@@WatchAdvisor Thank you for publishing. This watch is a classic already.

[@taube9389]

That video was personal, informative and wonderfully done. One day I will buy the Finissimo. Thank you. And thanks for Bvlgari for letting you in and so close to the production process. I wished more manufacturers where this transparent.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and passion with us! Love your comment!

[@jorghansen3458]

Nice Watch 👌🏼 greatings from SERBIA🇷🇸

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing our passion!

[@nicks9058]

Love the tattoo treatment.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Was a limited edition of only few pieces made for www.chronopassion.com in Paris

[@petersampson5202]

DEAR ALEXANDER, HAPPY NEW YEAR. 🎅🎁🌲 GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. I LOVE YOU. I LOVE MR. ESPARZA AND ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN A MIRACLE. I FEEL LIKE CRYING. 🙏 SINCERELY PETER

[@jw.2507]

3 months late

[@WatchAdvisor]

Peter wishes me the above written all year long...

[@petersampson5202]

@@WatchAdvisor I LOVE YOU ALEXANDER. I LOVE MR. ESPARZA AND ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS SO VERY MUCH. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN A MIRACLE. I FEEL LIKE CRYING. I REALLY FEEL LIKE CRYING. 🎅🎁🌲

[@pauledbrown]

Thank you for doing factory tours. Get a real appreciation for all the work that goes into making these fine watches.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing our passion!

[@bdegrds]

These videos are done well

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing our passion!

[@harry-eto]

17:58 be careful with "the machine will never be able to do what the specialist does" maybe not this one, but the next one learning with AI. I'm not saying that is necessary a good thing, but i'm sure it will happen sooner than we think. 20:40 Tatoo by laser; not my taste either, but i'm sure it can do other artwork and it's a lot less painful to get rid of than a real Tatoo 😉

[@WatchAdvisor]

Hopefully we will still be the master of machines in the future… 😉😱😂

[@harry-eto]

@@WatchAdvisor that pretty much sums up my concerns with AI. It's a bit of a "Zauberlehrling" Situation. However, i wonder what AI would come up if we gave it the task of inventing a different kind of escapement🤔

[@rickjason215]

Great watch. Just incredible that they can make the watch so thin. I think you are wrong about machines, not being able to do certain tasks. With AI advancing by leaps and bounds, the machines will learn.

[@WatchAdvisor]

As long machines help/serve us I am in… when they are supposed to take over some day I hope I am no longer here…

[@rickjason215]

@@WatchAdvisor I think you are around my age. They couldn't make this incredible watch without the technology or it would be ridiculously expensive. One thing I learned is whatever we think will happen, won't happen. It will be something we never expected. I know you are very curious and you need to be around to see it.

[@WatchAdvisor]

No, of course not! All this miniaturization would not be possible without these incredible automatic lathes and CNC machines...

[@patrickol4300]

Incredibly interesting channel and tour , thank you. They are the only,' not-only, watch making brand, (fashion brand, etc.)', that I would ever consider purchasing; vague Genta history, or not, they are just so good ,such quality and definitely, ageless!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing our passion and your kind feedback!

[@etamarshamoil2739]

Alex, any idea if Bulgari will ever be able to make the Octo Finissimo with lume?

[@WatchAdvisor]

Will be very, very difficult … lume adds height to the thin construction…

[@etamarshamoil2739]

Thank you. They’d probably need to either make it slightly thicker or cut it into the dial as opposed to on the dial.

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@etamarshamoil2739 Thanks for sharing ing! Whatever you do it will add thickness to the construction….

[@Gristow3]

I like the tattoo watch.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I hear you! Was a limited edition of only few pieces made for www.chronopassion.com in Paris