LOL! THATS HONESTLY HOW I FELT! It’s one of those things where it’s like… do I sound condescending?! I don’t want to! BUT THERES SO MUCH COOL STUFF TO EXPLAIN! 🤣💕
@@BrittPearceWatches haha that's how it goes! I just get too excited and suddenly realize I'm oppressing someone. There's no way you came across as condescending though.
100% on hating new designs and then hating that everything is the same 😂 I think thats why i really respect Bulgari (and if im being honest, a nunber of design/jewelry houses producing high level pieces) - the designs are unique, but still feel like they belong. They don't try "too hard" to be different, they just design differently, imo.
As a theatre reviewer, I like to ground the subjectivity of my reviews in objective reality. I like to report audience reaction and composition. Brava for including both in this video, Britt.
Interesting topics in this one! We as watch people don't give jewellery and haute fashion houses the credit they deserve for their unique designs. They sit outside the mainstream watch industry and bring a completely different aesthetic to their watches, something you would never get out of Rolex, Omega, Longines, Seiko, or any other watch-dominated brand. You can even see this in Cartier, which is the weird outlier of both a major watch house and jeweller. They have a distinct aesthetic that is carried through all of their watches. We accept this as normal because of their history, but it really isn't. Bulgari also brings this to their watches, and the Serpenti is a great example. Watch enthusiasts don't care about it at all, but it's one of the most iconic watches of all time, especially for women. Hermes is another, along with Van Cleef and Arples.
You know, there's so much I love about the Octo! I love the bracelet, I love the case! It almost feel architectural! It's just too dang big and awkward on my wrist!
I love this video, the detail you go into is unmatched. How you have risen to the top of the watch TH-camr space is something I am so happy seeing. Hope you had an awesome birthday Britt 🎉 keep shining 💎
Love the looks of the Octo Finissimo, but it just looks weird on my wrist. I ruled the octo range out because of this, but in Manchester I was talked by the SA to try on the Octo Roma and Im so glad he did as it feels and looks totally different on my wrist. Its now on the hit list.
I mean, I can get behind the idea of not only being interested in watches you can afford.... But something like the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC goes beyond that. It's just engineering for the sake of engineering. Nothing horology about that (and on top of that, with a cost of 650k usd). Same as with Jacob&Co pieces. It's just jewlery with a watch function.
I don’t think I agree! But that’s the thing about watches - we can respectfully disagree. :) I think the idea of engineering for the sake of engineering could apply to the new Ultra COSC, but not the octo finissimo as a line!
@@BrittPearceWatches Oh yes, Sorry ! I did intended to write my whole thing just refering to the new Ultra COSC. the Octo Finissimo line might not be my thing but they are somewhat okay. the New Ultra COSC is too much fror me
But the engineering is awesome and part of the cool side. It’s a mental exercise to push boundaries. If not you can wait for yet another “dive” watch that looks exactly like the 90000 other dive watches.
As someone that loves snakes, I'd be all for a slightly larger, mechanical Serpenti. I also love the case design of the Octo Finissimo though I think I like the dial layout of the Octo Roma more. I'll also give them major props for making men's mechanical watches in yellow gold that don't seem to be limited editions. Not that I can splurge on such a thing, but it has gotten a bit tiring to see only pink/rose gold used by most men's watch makers that work with precious metals the last several years. You know it's bad when Rolex is actually standing out there.
As a lover of Cartier's design language I understand loving watches outside my price point very well 😆 Also, I love these Octo's (the Octo's in general), Cartiers and quite some Hermès watches (H08 and Cape Cod ftw!). Do i like fashion watches now?
I think we have very similar tastes! ;) I think a lot of the jewellery / fashion watches can't rest on heritage and have to actually make something new and push things forward! Like, the H08 is a seriously cool watch! Octo's and Bvlgari are seriously investing in their watchmaking!
I feel called out haha I need to get more open to wild, unfamiliar designs. I'd really love a box that could set my mechanical watches for me, though, I can't believe I hadn't heard about that part before!
Really enjoyed this vid! That dlc coated Tourbillon is wild but the whole experience sounded interesting. The whole idea of what shapes our opinions is definitely something to think about. I'm currently trying to remove my bias against quartz...
Maybe the superhot people you met at the event were aliens, no way they could be so perfect otherwise The watch is cool, by the way! Serpenti certainly interesting, but I wouldn't be wearing one personally
Glad to see the insanely thin beauties. I am a chick but the serpent watches did not speak to me. But then again, I am a GrandSeiko fangirl watch geek. Ty, Britt for expanding the watch topics!
These watches were designed by Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani - say this name out loud and how can you not love his designs. I love Bulgari watch designs. They are unqie and special. However, make sure you try them first, thanks to the very broad bracelets (that taper thankfully a lot) they can be uncomfortable on some wrists. I was ready to buy a cool Octo and then realized it just didn't wear comfortable on my wrist since I wear my watches very close to the hand. Was a shame. Am a bit jealous of people with a different wrsit shape to mine.
Grinda gold! Enthusiasts should sample all horology, irrespective of taste or budget. It’s ok not to like it as long as you try it (as I say to my kids)
"Bulgari invited me to London to look at the new releases" Birthday Girl has Arrived ! Must agree the RM looks like a tools tool😂 Anything with Ferrari written on it that isn't a car is a dollop of shizer...........
I NEED SOME WATCH ENTHUSIASTS OPINIONS I’m leaning one way on the following purchase. But want to make sure I’m not making a mistake here.. would you rather purchase. 36mm Rolex Explorer 46mm IWC big pilot Or 36mm Rolex Explorer 41mm Tudor black bay gmt - Pepsi 40mm Grand Seiko heritage spring drive
I mean, I tend to wear divers and chronographs like most guys in this hobby, it seems, but I love this kind of stuff. I may not always like the look of it, I generally can’t afford it, I usually would never wear any watches like it, but I love that there are people with this much passion and expertise to go out there and make something like the Octo Finissimo and Richard Mille and MB&F and all these psycho weirdos out there making really cool watches. I’ll never own a Ferrari 250 GT California, but I still like looking at pictures of them whenever I get a chance. But hey, I guess that’s what Forza is for.
Britt is heeeere 🤩 1.7 mm... oh wow, that's like a credit card. You could easily get confused and try to put the watch in an ATM... how much money will it spit out? 🤑 Cheers Britt 🥳
Oh no no ... EDWIN IS HERE! 1.7mm is honestly mind bending! At first, it was just like, numbers in my head! Then you hold it and it's like "HOLY CRAP" lol! You're exactly right - it is like a credit card!
I don't understand the idea of showing interest in just the watches you can afford either. I'll (likely) never own the Octo Finissimo Ultra Cosc, but I just want to handle it.
🤣 well! That’s only a problem 20 fabulously wealthy people will have. I am sure they have more than enough other watches to bring on holiday 😝 (you can also set without the box! The box just makes it very easy)
Bahaha I MEAN, they're only making 20 pieces that are all already sold ;) So... Those 20, fabulously wealthy people will be wearing it and buying it ;) But yes, it's definitely not made for the every man!
@@BrittPearceWatches I think oldest version of octo finissimo was better than rm up….but this one is challenge for RM…because if it was better looking but thicker than Rm…now it’s still better looking and thinner…they must answer to this if they are hyperwatch brand that we all know.
I love it. Guy asks a technical question and Gringa starts “gringa-splaining.” 🤣🤣🤣
LOL! THATS HONESTLY HOW I FELT! It’s one of those things where it’s like… do I sound condescending?! I don’t want to! BUT THERES SO MUCH COOL STUFF TO EXPLAIN! 🤣💕
@@BrittPearceWatches haha that's how it goes! I just get too excited and suddenly realize I'm oppressing someone. There's no way you came across as condescending though.
@@BrittPearceWatches you should have said how good it looks with your own outfit and seen if he’d buy it for you, would have been worth a shot! 😇
That Serpente looked good on that flawless model.
In your very unbiased opinion.. ;)
@@BrittPearceWatches 😘😘😘
But I saw no pink sweat pants😂
@@marius2971 👀🤣
Great video Brit. You had me in tears!
Ahh I am so glad you enjoyed!
Thank you for not taking yourself too seriously. Love watching your videos and your honesty .
0:04 I love all the sketch style versions of the Octofinissimo Bulgarian does.
Right?! They’re so cool!!
I would snap that watch in one normal biscuit bite, not to mention I usually open bottle cap with my teeth.
100% on hating new designs and then hating that everything is the same 😂 I think thats why i really respect Bulgari (and if im being honest, a nunber of design/jewelry houses producing high level pieces) - the designs are unique, but still feel like they belong. They don't try "too hard" to be different, they just design differently, imo.
Right!?! I relate to this completely!
As a theatre reviewer, I like to ground the subjectivity of my reviews in objective reality. I like to report audience reaction and composition. Brava for including both in this video, Britt.
Interesting topics in this one! We as watch people don't give jewellery and haute fashion houses the credit they deserve for their unique designs. They sit outside the mainstream watch industry and bring a completely different aesthetic to their watches, something you would never get out of Rolex, Omega, Longines, Seiko, or any other watch-dominated brand.
You can even see this in Cartier, which is the weird outlier of both a major watch house and jeweller. They have a distinct aesthetic that is carried through all of their watches. We accept this as normal because of their history, but it really isn't.
Bulgari also brings this to their watches, and the Serpenti is a great example. Watch enthusiasts don't care about it at all, but it's one of the most iconic watches of all time, especially for women. Hermes is another, along with Van Cleef and Arples.
Loved this. IMO the best thing you've done for a while.
Whaaat! Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed! 💕🎉
Finissino is giving me vintage Santos vibes, especially the bracelet
You know, there's so much I love about the Octo! I love the bracelet, I love the case! It almost feel architectural! It's just too dang big and awkward on my wrist!
@@BrittPearceWatchesHalf way between art deco and brutalism
Your newer video distortions are hilarious and very disturbing. hahahahah
🤣🤣 oh I’m so glad I’m not the only one enjoying them hahaha!
Even don't know who cooler anchor or watches .🤩☺
Note to self: get rid of pores. Become super human.
Note to self: JUST BE GORGEOUS AND PERFECT ;)
Relax, Gringas not a supermodel, just young. 😂
The Octo watch box has more built-in features than my car...
I don't comment much these days, but you always keep it real! Bravo on a great vlog. 😎
What! This has made my day! Thabk you so much! 💕🎉
I love this video, the detail you go into is unmatched. How you have risen to the top of the watch TH-camr space is something I am so happy seeing. Hope you had an awesome birthday Britt 🎉 keep shining 💎
Whaaat! Now THIS HAS MADE MY DAY! Thabk you so so much! Ouuuu, I had the most amazing birthday! I am slightly in denial that it’s over. 😝
Said it in once. I’ll say it again. Best watch TH-camr on the scene!
Whaaaat! 😭 freaking making my day over here!
I love the octo finissimo, ever since it came out. The chocolate and gold is my dream watch
GAH RIGHT?! If they made the chocolate in a 33mm and my finances were significantly better ;) I'd be all over that!
Fantastic video! Am i crazy for wanting a beefy octo? As usual you killed it!
MANDY LION IS HERE!!
You're right, Brit. The next time I'm invited to an event that's packed with Outrageously Gorgeous People, I'll be sure to attend.
I tried the Octo on a few years ago. Amazing. This new one is insane!
it is insane novelty, insane price for the majority, but i just cannot stop admiring it
Right?! Exactly how I feel!
It’s like taking pictures with a really expensive car and posting them on your social media
"they had no pores! I did not know what to say to these beautiful people" 😂😂
Totally agree. I have all the watches I need or want but machines like this one are just so cool! Like formula one cars!
EXACTLY!
Love the looks of the Octo Finissimo, but it just looks weird on my wrist.
I ruled the octo range out because of this, but in Manchester I was talked by the SA to try on the Octo Roma and Im so glad he did as it feels and looks totally different on my wrist. Its now on the hit list.
I mean, I can get behind the idea of not only being interested in watches you can afford.... But something like the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC goes beyond that. It's just engineering for the sake of engineering. Nothing horology about that (and on top of that, with a cost of 650k usd). Same as with Jacob&Co pieces. It's just jewlery with a watch function.
I don’t think I agree! But that’s the thing about watches - we can respectfully disagree. :) I think the idea of engineering for the sake of engineering could apply to the new Ultra COSC, but not the octo finissimo as a line!
@@BrittPearceWatches Oh yes, Sorry ! I did intended to write my whole thing just refering to the new Ultra COSC. the Octo Finissimo line might not be my thing but they are somewhat okay. the New Ultra COSC is too much fror me
But the engineering is awesome and part of the cool side. It’s a mental exercise to push boundaries. If not you can wait for yet another “dive” watch that looks exactly like the 90000 other dive watches.
I love this video! You should do one on the TAG Heuer Kirium F1 too.
Ouu I'll see what I can do! That might have to be one for after maternity leave! But a great idea!
I came here to see the watch, but loved that story about the hockey player also. You're as cool as he was.
As someone that loves snakes, I'd be all for a slightly larger, mechanical Serpenti. I also love the case design of the Octo Finissimo though I think I like the dial layout of the Octo Roma more. I'll also give them major props for making men's mechanical watches in yellow gold that don't seem to be limited editions. Not that I can splurge on such a thing, but it has gotten a bit tiring to see only pink/rose gold used by most men's watch makers that work with precious metals the last several years. You know it's bad when Rolex is actually standing out there.
Thank god not another Nomos vid lol
Cool watch that Bvlgari Octo Finissimo....but very pricey Thanks for a good video 👌
so the time is set by a casio > haha
Have you seen the PP Grandmaster Chime in person? 😍😍😍
I HAVE NOT and I would absolutely love to!
As a lover of Cartier's design language I understand loving watches outside my price point very well 😆
Also, I love these Octo's (the Octo's in general), Cartiers and quite some Hermès watches (H08 and Cape Cod ftw!). Do i like fashion watches now?
I think we have very similar tastes! ;) I think a lot of the jewellery / fashion watches can't rest on heritage and have to actually make something new and push things forward! Like, the H08 is a seriously cool watch! Octo's and Bvlgari are seriously investing in their watchmaking!
I love what Bulgari is doing here. I have no idea who is a customer for this, but I still love what they're doing.
Great show and tell Britt, mind blowing on how thin the watch is, or how much it cost. As you say it was fun for horology.
Gah! Just a crazy watch! Even crazier to see in person! That's the joy of horology for me!
Gringa Thursday 🎉
These watches are truly marvels of engineering, although I don’t really like the way they look 😅
FERNANDO IS HEEEEERE! Bahaha you know - I really relate to this comment! I actually love the Octo tho - it just doesn't fit my wrist! >=\
Congrats 🍾🎊🎈, you are like good wine 🍷
RENE IS IN THE HOUSE! And as always you’re much too kind! 😭💕 I feel more like expired milk in the sun 😝
I started to google how much this watch costs to buy one and you said, $650,000. hahaha
Bahaha! The price hurts the soul
Love the Serpente. Don’t think I could pull it off
I feel called out haha I need to get more open to wild, unfamiliar designs.
I'd really love a box that could set my mechanical watches for me, though, I can't believe I hadn't heard about that part before!
Very nice but I'd be afraid to snap it in half!
🤣 me too! Especially for half a million $!
Piaget Altiplano Concept Tourbillon enters the chat
Love the Octo and will probably get one before my collecting days are over, but the ultra thin versions are a big no lol I’d be too scared to break it
Really enjoyed this vid! That dlc coated Tourbillon is wild but the whole experience sounded interesting. The whole idea of what shapes our opinions is definitely something to think about. I'm currently trying to remove my bias against quartz...
Great video!
“These…” lol
Maybe the superhot people you met at the event were aliens, no way they could be so perfect otherwise
The watch is cool, by the way! Serpenti certainly interesting, but I wouldn't be wearing one personally
I bought my Son a Bulgari Marine Star, Orange with open escapement
Glad to see the insanely thin beauties. I am a chick but the serpent watches did not speak to me. But then again, I am a GrandSeiko fangirl watch geek. Ty, Britt for expanding the watch topics!
Yes love this! Something other than Rolex!
These watches were designed by Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani - say this name out loud and how can you not love his designs. I love Bulgari watch designs. They are unqie and special. However, make sure you try them first, thanks to the very broad bracelets (that taper thankfully a lot) they can be uncomfortable on some wrists. I was ready to buy a cool Octo and then realized it just didn't wear comfortable on my wrist since I wear my watches very close to the hand. Was a shame. Am a bit jealous of people with a different wrsit shape to mine.
That's about half my Skagen!!
No expensive watches here 😂
I'm partial to calling it the Octo FinissiNO
Grinda gold! Enthusiasts should sample all horology, irrespective of taste or budget. It’s ok not to like it as long as you try it (as I say to my kids)
They have no pores… made me laugh out loud! Love your dad’s quote to you!
That box was almost as insane as the watch. It looked like something Q would give to James Bond.
"Bulgari invited me to London to look at the new releases" Birthday Girl has Arrived ! Must agree the RM looks like a tools tool😂 Anything with Ferrari written on it that isn't a car is a dollop of shizer...........
Please review Traska time pieces…
The Bvlgari octo finissimo carbon gold has to be my favorite
I Totally agree with u, absolutely whay above my pay scale,love ur reviews keep up the great work....👌
Oh thank you!
Incredibile
guys does sunlight has effect on lumes of watches? I'm afraid of wearing my watches at summertime
I NEED SOME WATCH ENTHUSIASTS OPINIONS
I’m leaning one way on the following purchase. But want to make sure I’m not making a mistake here.. would you rather purchase.
36mm Rolex Explorer
46mm IWC big pilot
Or
36mm Rolex Explorer
41mm Tudor black bay gmt - Pepsi
40mm Grand Seiko heritage spring drive
Oh, true 100%, Canadian Hockey is the same thing as Swiss or other watches, different game the same approach. Perfection 🙂
I mean, I tend to wear divers and chronographs like most guys in this hobby, it seems, but I love this kind of stuff. I may not always like the look of it, I generally can’t afford it, I usually would never wear any watches like it, but I love that there are people with this much passion and expertise to go out there and make something like the Octo Finissimo and Richard Mille and MB&F and all these psycho weirdos out there making really cool watches. I’ll never own a Ferrari 250 GT California, but I still like looking at pictures of them whenever I get a chance. But hey, I guess that’s what Forza is for.
A model is an approximation of reality. Who would want to deal with an approximation?
Britt is heeeere 🤩
1.7 mm... oh wow, that's like a credit card. You could easily get confused and try to put the watch in an ATM... how much money will it spit out? 🤑
Cheers Britt 🥳
Oh no no ... EDWIN IS HERE!
1.7mm is honestly mind bending! At first, it was just like, numbers in my head! Then you hold it and it's like "HOLY CRAP" lol! You're exactly right - it is like a credit card!
I don't understand the idea of showing interest in just the watches you can afford either. I'll (likely) never own the Octo Finissimo Ultra Cosc, but I just want to handle it.
So…you need to take the huge box with you if you want to travel with it? Doesn’t seem practical
🤣 well! That’s only a problem 20 fabulously wealthy people will have. I am sure they have more than enough other watches to bring on holiday 😝 (you can also set without the box! The box just makes it very easy)
(additional comment) that 200 thou coming fast girl.......
A.K.A. Britt hangs out with Muggles at the Bulgari event.
For half million dollars you can have that watch
Just think about it Britt. You are taking one half on one cell and making a human being! Hope that parenting will be kind and affirming for you.
My swatch skin is thinner 😅
THE PERFECT WATCH FOR YOU
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Yes yes. Pope tier patrons song.
🤯🤯🤯 WOW
That's not thin- that's Anorexic.
who will buy n be wearing it?
its so fragile u could bend it accidentally :)
Bahaha I MEAN, they're only making 20 pieces that are all already sold ;) So... Those 20, fabulously wealthy people will be wearing it and buying it ;) But yes, it's definitely not made for the every man!
It was really quite robust in hand. Surprisingly so.
@@watchpapiAre you telling us you put it to the test?
@@frogsplorer I didn’t try to break it, but it felt solid. Didn’t feel fragile.
It’s a crazy cool high tech box it goes in
I think your baby hormones are flying lol. You got flustered thinking about those people. It’s okay my wife’s hormones do that too whole pregnant.
First! 🙂
Ahh YES! The early gang is here! Thank you so much!
Fugliest watch out there.Best thing about the thinness is there's less to see.
RM will destroy this record,this time with wayyy more beautiful watch…
Ouuu I can't wait to see it! May the thinnest watch rivalry BEGIN!
@@BrittPearceWatches I think oldest version of octo finissimo was better than rm up….but this one is challenge for RM…because if it was better looking but thicker than Rm…now it’s still better looking and thinner…they must answer to this if they are hyperwatch brand that we all know.