On the occasion of Dubai Watch Week 2025, Bulgari presented a limited edition of only 70 pieces of the Octo Finissimo, created in collaboration with Dubai artist Mattar Bin Lahej.
At Dubai Watch Week 2025, Bulgari presented a new Octo Finissimo, made in collaboration with Dubai-based artist Mattar Bin Lahej, in only 70 numbered pieces. Bulgari's Octo Finissimo has been a modern icon of haute horlogerie since its launch in 2014. The collection has set no fewer than ten world records for subtlety, cementing Bulgari's reputation also in the creation of ultra-thin watches. From the revolutionary Tourbillon to the Minute Repeater, each Octo Finissimo creation blends precision mechanics and minimalist aesthetics.
The crowning glory of this saga of innovation is the Octo Finissimo Ultra of 2022, with a total thickness of only 1.80 mm: the thinnest mechanical watch in the world. This watch also won the prestigious Aiguille d'Or at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève in 2023, an award celebrating excellence in watchmaking. 
The new Octo Finissimo limited edition Mattar Bin Lahej is a celebration of the meeting of cultures. Dubai-based artist Mattar Bin Lahej, renowned for his calligraphic art, has transformed the iconic timepiece into a canvas of artistic expression. Arabic calligraphy, laser-engraved on titanium, runs across the case, bracelet and dial, creating a visual dialogue between mechanical rigour and artistic fluidity.
The engraving was inspired by a reflection of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai: "The future will belong to those who can imagine it, design it and build it. The future does not wait, but can be designed and built today'. These words perfectly embody the philosophy of this collaboration, where tradition and innovation come together to create a watch that not only measures time, but interprets it through art.
Octo Finissimo Mattar Bin Lahej: limited edition of only 70 pieces
This ultra-thin watch uses a 40 mm by 5 mm thick titanium case with laser-engraved Arabic calligraphy.
The new Octo Finissimo Mattar Bin Lahej (Ref. 104311) is being produced in a limited edition of only 70 pieces. The ultra-thin 40 mm sandblasted titanium case is just 5 mm thick, with water resistance guaranteed to 3 atmospheres (30 metres). The sapphire crystal case back reveals the ultra-thin BVL 138 manufacture automatic movement with micro-rotor (2.23 mm thick), hand-decorated with côtes de Genève, bevelling and perlage finishing.
This movement guarantees a 60-hour power reserve and has an operating frequency of 21,600 A/h (3 Hz), offering hour, minute and small seconds functions. The black dial and sandblasted titanium bracelet are embellished with laser-engraved Arabic calligraphy, while the integrated folding clasp completes the design.
The creative dialogue between Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Bulgari's Creative Director Watchmaking, and Mattar Bin Lahej reflects the Maison's ongoing commitment to connect art, heritage and innovation through different cultural narratives. Their collaboration thus combined the precision of Italian design with the fluid rhythm of Arabic calligraphy, resulting in a timepiece that encapsulates a dual artistic expression.
Price23,000 euro.
