It's known for its luxury jewellery and accessories, and now Bulgari has broken world records with its latest device – a watch that is just 0.07 inches (1.8mm) thick.
The Octo Finissimo Ultra is the world's thinnest mechanical watch and is even thinner than a 10p coin (1.85mm thick).
The luxury device's case is crafted from sandblasted titanium, while the back is made from tungsten carbide – a material that's often used to make industrial drillbits.
Unsurprisingly, it comes with a hefty price tag, and will set any eager buyers back a whopping £332,695 ($440,000).
It's known for its luxury jewellery and accessories, and now Bulgari has broken world records with its latest device – a watch that is just 0.07 inches (1.8mm) thick
The Octo Finissimo Ultra is the world's thinnest mechanical watch and is even thinner than a 10p coin (1.85mm thick)
The luxury device's case is crafted from sandblasted titanium, while the back is made from tungsten carbide – a material that's often used to make industrial drillbits
Bulgari spent three years developing the watch, which has been unveiled just in time for the 10th anniversary of the Octo range.
It has overtaken the previous record-holder for thinness – the Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept – by 0.007 inches (0.2mm).
Speaking to Watchonista, Antoine Pin, Managing Director of the Bulgari Watch Division, said: 'Can we do it? No sooner was the question asked three years ago than our teams answered: how are we going to do it?
'This ability to meet challenges
