Bulgari's haute horlogerie is back in the spotlight with the Octo Roma Carillon Tourbillon. The timepiece, equipped with a three-hammer striking mechanism combined with a tourbillon regulator, ensures maximum sound propagation thanks to a specially designed case middle, the use of titanium for the case, coated with black DLC, and a metal grid applied to the brand new BVL 428 manual calibre, obviously manufactured, 8.35 millimetres thick and comprising a total of 432 components. Available in a limited edition of just 15 pieces, each one is engraved on the crown with a number from 1 to 15 to indicate the uniqueness of each watch within the series. It has a transparent sapphire crystal case back and is fitted with a black alligator strap. Price: 290,000 euros.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Movement
In-house mechanical BVL428 calibre with manual winding, minute repeater, 3-hammer carillon with Westminster chime, tourbillon and power reserve indicator; 75-hour power reserve, 21,600 vibrations per hour, skeleton movement with black DLC-coated titanium bridges (8.35 mm thick).
Case and dial
44 mm case in black DLC-coated titanium with matt finish; openwork titanium case middle, specially designed to enhance the sound performance; white gold crown with black ceramic insert; white gold push-button to activate the chime.
Strap
Black rubberised alligator strap with black DLC-coated titanium 3-blade folding clasp.
