Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO Bvlgari & CEO of LVMH Watch Division, winner of the Tourbillon Watch Prize 2025

Bvlgari unveils its boldest statement yet: the Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon, the world’s thinnest skeletonised tourbillon wristwatch at just 1.85 mm in thickness. More than a technical feat, it is a manifesto — proof that mastery can be measured not only in millimetres, but in vision.

At the heart of this innovation lies a skeletonised tourbillon movement, the BVF 900 calibre, designed to maximise transparency and light. By opening the architecture to its limits, Bvlgari transforms mechanics into sculpture, each component finished to amplify contrast and depth. Contemporary decorative techniques — from circular brushing on the wheels and ratchet to geometric engraving on the steel — turn functionality into artistry.

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