The master of Mexican murals inspires Bvlgari in one of its most daring interpretations of contemporary watchmaking: the Octo Finissimo Diego Rivera. Limited to 25 pieces, this model stands as a tribute to Rivera's architectural vision and artistic genius.
Its ultra-thin case, just 6.4 mm thick and 40 mm in diameter, is forged from satin-finished yellow gold and protects a BVL138 manufacture caliber, an automatic movement with a micro-rotor and a 60-hour power reserve. This technical lightness is combined with a design steeped in symbolism: for the first time in the history of the Octo Finissimo, Roman numerals appear on the dial, marking a disruptive gesture that speaks to Rivera's avant-garde spirit.
The offset, gold-plated small seconds hand integrates into the geometric composition of the dial, a nod to muralism: where every detail tells a story within a monumental whole. When the piece is turned, the sapphire caseback reveals Diego Rivera's engraved signature alongside a self-referential sketch, transforming the watch into an intimate and portable canvas.
The integrated bracelet in polished and satin-finished yellow gold reinforces its sculptural identity, while the numbered crown with a black ceramic insert adds contrast and character.
The Octo Finissimo by Diego Rivera isn't just a watch that measures time: it's a cultural manifesto. A piece that translates the grandeur of murals to the intimate scale of the wrist, where imperfection becomes art and history becomes legacy.
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