Octo Finissimo Dual Time x Vianney Halter

BVLGARI  IN TITANIUM

From September 2nd to 4th, Bvlgari will participate in Geneva Watch Days — one of the most anticipated events in the watchmaking calendar — with three creations that elevate titanium far beyond a material: an artistic signature, a deliberate choice, a constant running through the entire 2026 offering of the Maison, including at the heart of the Octo Finissimo 37, its landmark novelty of the year. The Octo Finissimo Dual Time x Vianney Halter marks a first — a collaboration on the movement itself, bringing together Bvlgari’s manufacture expertise and Vianney Halter’s singular mechanical universe, in limited editions made to be collected. The Octo Finissimo Dazzle transforms titanium into a surface of illusion, laser-engraved in a striking optical play. Bvlgari Titanio completes the trio by reinterpreting the Aluminium collection between everyday lightness and precision. Three expressions, one common thread: titanium, an iconic material of the Maison — and, for Bvlgari, far more than a material: a manifesto.

“Titanium has never been simply a technical choice for Bvlgari. Since 2014, it has become one of the Maison’s most distinctive creative languages, allowing us to rethink proportions, sensations on the wrist, and the very expression of contemporary watchmaking. Its combination of lightness, strength and versatility opens possibilities that few other materials can offer.

The creations we are presenting at Geneva Watch Days each explore a different facet of that philosophy. Whether through an unprecedented dialogue with Vianney Halter, the artistic experimentation of the Dazzle, or a fresh interpretation of the Bvlgari Titanio, they demonstrate how a single material can inspire remarkably diverse expressions. For us, innovation is not only about technical achievement, but also about giving every watch its own identity while remaining true to the Maison’s vision,”

Jonathan Brinbaum, Managing Director of Bvlgari Watches.

OCTO FINISSIMO DUAL TIME × VIANNEY HALTER : TWO WORLDS  BECOME  ONE

For Geneva Watch Days 2026, Bvlgari crosses a new threshold by partnering for the first time with an independent watchmaker on the Octo Finissimo collection: Vianney Halter.

Here, two identities meet in a creation of rare coherence, where every detail testifies to a mastered balance between two distinct signatures.

AN UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATION IN OCTO FINISSIMO HISTORY

Geneva Watch Days 2026: Bvlgari partners with master watchmaker Vianney Halter for a collaboration that transcends the boundaries between two worlds that seem, at first glance, to be opposites. It is a first for this iconic collection: never before has an independent watchmaker worked from the Octo Finissimo’s iconic movement as the foundation for his own vision. The joint design by Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Product Creation Executive Director at Bvlgari, and Vianney Halter takes the Octo Finissimo into uncharted territory — a retrofuture somewhere between the Victorian era and science fiction, inspired by Jules Verne and precision engineering.

Vianney Halter stands apart in haute horlogerie. Passionate about aviation, mechanics and graphic novels, this independent watchmaker with an immediately recognisable style creates pieces that are as much mechanical sculptures as timekeepers. His aesthetic — composed of industrial details, multiple displays and three-dimensional architectural complexity — has made him one of the most singular and collected personalities of his generation.

“I enjoy partnerships like this one — they force my mind to adapt to another party’s imperatives. It is an exercise I rarely get to experience when creating for myself, as I design the movement and the case simultaneously. The Octo Finissimo, with its specific aesthetic and technical mastery, made the challenge even more compelling. Adapting to Bvlgari’s essence while integrating my own style and mechanical ideas is a stimulating exercise, especially when the dialogue is fluid and engaging. This experience is the perfect definition of a collaboration!” says Vianney Halter.

“Collaborations are always interesting from a creative and personal perspective. You must decide what you are willing to give and what you are willing to receive, and in this regard, the personal relationship that develops is one of the key elements. With Vianney Halter, we found common ground immediately. We discussed from the outset what would be interesting to create together from both a technical and creative perspective, and the result merges two universes while keeping both instantly recognisable. The rigorous geometry of the Octo Finissimo case enhances the construction of independent dials, characteristic of Vianney Halter; the ultra-thin movement integrates new functions while preserving the distinctive qualities that have earned its reputation among watch enthusiasts,” explains Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Product Creation Executive Director.

THE ESSENCE OF TWO UNIVERSES IN PERFECT BALANCE

The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo collection embodies the ideal union of watchmaking engineering and refined Italian aesthetics. Celebrated for its 10 world records, this line defines contemporary elegance by continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Each piece is a work of art, characterised by a subtle interplay of innovative materials and consistently groundbreaking finishes. The Octo Finissimo Dual Time × Vianney Halter sacrifices nothing of one identity for the other. The geometric DNA and proportional discipline of the Octo Finissimo remain fully present, while Vianney Halter’s signature asserts itself with immediate authority: four opaline white dials — the watchmaker’s emblematic colour — characteristically shaped hands in blue, a red arrow seconds hand, and a rotor engraved with Vianney Halter’s signature. The result is a rare balance, where each detail belongs simultaneously to both worlds.

UNPRECEDENTED TECHNICAL PROWESS

Behind this exceptional aesthetic lies considerable technical complexity. The 40.5 mm case comprises more than 50 components. Elevating the refinement and complexity of this horological creation required overcoming major technical challenges. From the precision-engineered flatness of its components to the ingenuity of its integrated crown guards, every detail has been conceived to unite aesthetics with technical prowess, ensuring water resistance without compromising refined design. Born from integrated expertise, the creation of this exceptional timepiece has been entirely orchestrated by Bvlgari’s teams, from the case and dial’s sophisticated aesthetics and the art of finishing to the technical achievement of the movement and its mechanics.

Manufactured in-house across the workshops of Saignelégier and Le Sentier, this timepiece is powered by the BVL 138 calibre, enriched with specific modules developed for this collaboration to integrate GMT, Date and Day/Night functions. Designing and making these singular dials came with both artistic and technical challenges, requiring opaline of perfect homogeneity across four distinct elements while integrating different techniques. Miniaturising components necessitated the creation of entirely dedicated manufacturing tools — a feat that testifies to the level of rigour Bvlgari has imposed upon itself to realise Vianney Halter’s vision.

Despite this unprecedented complexity, the watch preserves the Octo Finissimo’s signature proportions: a 40.5 mm diameter for 9.70 mm of thickness. Within the watch beats the maison’s new BVF 200 calibre of 5.49 mm. It features automatic winding with a micro-rotor and delivers 60 hours of power reserve. Bvlgari’s commitment to innovation is further illustrated this year by the launch of another exceptional movement: the Octo Finissimo 37 fitted with the BVF 100 calibre.

TWO EXCEPTIONAL ITERATIONS

This collaboration comes in two exclusive versions, both limited editions: The first, in brushed titanium, lends the watch a mineral elegance that highlights the richness of the four opaline dials. Limited to 30 pieces, it is paired with a brushed titanium integrated bracelet with deployant clasp.

The second, in polished satin pink gold, brings a luminous warmth that dialogues with the opaline dials and brown alligator bracelet. Limited to 15 pieces, it represents the most precious interpretation of this singular union.