Bulgari
Not usually considered within the horological category, Bulgari has sharpened its credentials over the last few years, following its acquisition of Gerald Genta SA and Daniel Roth SA, integrating both of the brands’ operations and capacities. The result is a combination of contemporary Swiss watchmaking know-how, paired with Italian design flair. More recently, Bulgari released its Octo Finissimo collection, comprised of ultra-thin movements housed within a dramatic, angular case. Within the overcrowded category of modern sports watches with integrated bracelets, the Octo Finissimo offers a compelling and visually distinctive alternative.
Bulgari
Not usually considered within the horological category, Bulgari has sharpened its credentials over the last few years, following its acquisition of Gerald Genta SA and Daniel Roth SA, integrating both of the brands’ operations and capacities. The result is a combination of contemporary Swiss watchmaking know-how, paired with Italian design flair. More recently, Bulgari released its Octo Finissimo collection, comprised of ultra-thin movements housed within a dramatic, angular case. Within the overcrowded category of modern sports watches with integrated bracelets, the Octo Finissimo offers a compelling and visually distinctive alternative.
What makes a transitional watch?
Evolutions in watchmaking are rarely quick or abrupt. Things evolve gradually, shifting from one state to another over an extended period of time. Because of this, it's sometimes possible to pinpoint watches that are arguably transitional in nature, marking those changes, in a subtle, but noticeable way.
A Collector’s Guide to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 14790
We have long been fascinated with mid-size executions of iconic designs, notably the Nautilus and the Royal Oak. Having recently had the opportunity to visit the archives at Audemars Piguet in Le Brassus, we thought this was the perfect opportunity for an in-depth Collector's Guide on the most distinctive of the mid-size Royal Oak references - the 14790.