The Bvlgari Rettangolo is a statement of the brand's bold, architectural design language from the early 2000s. Launched at the turn of the millennium, the collection translated the classic rectangular watch through a distinctly Italian modernist lens, diverging sharply from traditional Swiss aesthetics.
Founded in Rome in 1884, Bvlgari operates as a horological brand with the distinct perspective of an Italian high jeweler. Its design language is characteristically bold and architectural, often drawing inspiration from Greco-Roman classicism, a departure from traditional Swiss watchmaking aesthetics.
While early icons like the Serpenti and Bvlgari Bvlgari established its stylistic identity, the firm solidified its status as an integrated manufacture in the early 2000s by acquiring the technical capabilities of the Daniel Roth and Gérald Genta workshops. This fusion of Italian design and Swiss expertise has culminated in the modern Octo Finissimo collection, a series celebrated for repeatedly setting world records for ultra-thin complications.
Overall Grade: 8.5 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Signs of Wear Production: 2002 Contents: Full-set Genre: Neo-Vintage Dress Watch
Size: 26x45mm Thickness: approx. 9mm Lug Width: approx. 19mm
Case: Stainless steel rectangular case, mirrored and brushed finishes, visible wear Bezel: Stainless steel curved brancards, mirrored finish, visible wear Dial: White with highly stylized '3' and '9' Arabic numerals and stick indices Hands: Steel pencil hands, light wear
Crown: Stainless steel push-pull crown, visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet, visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel solid caseback, secured by screws, visible wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: Swiss ebauche