A new and exclusive limited-edition watch by Bvlgari sports a vibrant face that glows in the dark, and it’s been catching the eyes of many shoppers since its recent release. The 43 mm ceramic watch is a flat black and sports an almost fluorescent green Super-LumiNova dial that is sure to steal the scene when the lights go down. In a collaboration with the Rake and Revolution, Bvlgari released an amped-up version of its popular Octo Finissimo chronograph GMT. Last year, a similar piece was developed for the watch market in a bright white, known as the “White Light.” A Super-LumiNova-covered dial makes a splash in dark spaces with an unmistakable allure. The so-called “Nuclear Option” fits with a glow that’s so bright it feels radioactive. The brand name Super-LumiNova refers to a strontium aluminate-based, non-radioactive material that is both nontoxic and photoluminescent. Compared to the zinc sulfide-based materials used in the past, the formula grows 10 times as brightly. The pigments are the 1993 invention of Nemoto & Co., Ltd. out of Japan, created to replace radium-based paints that could glow in the dark. The company was originally started in 1941, providing luminous paints for watch companies for more than seven decades. This time it’s Bvlgari that has placed an order for its watches. Revolution Revolution Revolution Revolution The rest of the watch is just as impressive in its construction. The case and bezel are black, sandblasted for a matte finish that highlights the dial above all. Additionally, there is a 24-hour GMT sundial, a 30-minute totalizer, and a small seconds subdial. With a power reserve of up to 55 hours, the Bvlgari Nuclear Option Watch is self-winding thanks to a BVL 318 movement. This is the first watch in this category to be constructed in ceramic but the third occurrence of a limited-edition launch with the Rake and Revolution for a Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT. The past editions were made with titanium and brushed steel, first appearing in 2016. Since then, the collaboration efforts have continued without falter, especially shaped by a focus on a super-thin appearance that feels sleek and futuristic. The objective of the project, as observed in the case of the “White Light” pieces, was to produce a tool version of an automatic chronograph. Generally, an illuminated index is typical, but with a 0.3 mm thick dial, that at first seemed like an impossible feat. Rather than give up, Bulgari designers opted to work around the problem with a layer of paint instead of coating the dial itself with LumiNova. This way, the watch really pops in the dark. At a glance, it almost appears that the light might be powered by LED, but that is not the case. Revolution Revolution The watch was certainly made with showstoppers in mind. If somebody might feel embarrassed to have all eyes drawn to them in a dark setting like a nightclub, camping trip, or cinema, this watch would not be suitable. For those who like a little flash, however, it lands right on the mark. The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic GMT “Nuclear Option” lists for $19,550 USD. Only thirty watches are available in this particular style.
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A new and exclusive limited-edition watch by Bvlgari sports a vibrant face that glows in the dark, and it’s been catching the eyes of many shoppers since its recent release. The 43 mm ceramic watch is a flat black and sports an almost fluorescent green Super-LumiNova dial that is sure to steal the scene when the lights go down. In a collaboration with the Rake and Revolution, Bvlgari released an amped-up version of its popular Octo Finissimo chronograph GMT. Last year, a similar piece was developed for the watch market in a bright white, known as the “White Light.” A Super-LumiNova-covered dial makes a splash in dark spaces with an unmistakable allure. The so-called “Nuclear Option” fits with a glow that’s so bright it feels radioactive. The brand name Super-LumiNova refers to a strontium aluminate-based, non-radioactive material that is both nontoxic and photoluminescent. Compared to the zinc sulfide-based materials used in the past, the formula grows 10 times as brightly. The pigments are the 1993 invention of Nemoto & Co., Ltd. out of Japan, created to replace radium-based paints that could glow in the dark. The company was originally started in 1941, providing luminous paints for watch companies for more than seven decades. This time it’s Bvlgari that has placed an order for its watches. Revolution Revolution Revolution Revolution The rest of the watch is just as impressive in its construction. The case and bezel are black, sandblasted for a matte finish that highlights the dial above all. Additionally, there is a 24-hour GMT sundial, a 30-minute totalizer, and a small seconds subdial. With a power reserve of up to 55 hours, the Bvlgari Nuclear Option Watch is self-winding thanks to a BVL 318 movement. This is the first watch in this category to be constructed in ceramic but the third occurrence of a limited-edition launch with the Rake and Revolution for a Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT. The past editions were made with titanium and brushed steel, first appearing in 2016. Since then, the collaboration efforts have continued without falter, especially shaped by a focus on a super-thin appearance that feels sleek and futuristic. The objective of the project, as observed in the case of the “White Light” pieces, was to produce a tool version of an automatic chronograph. Generally, an illuminated index is typical, but with a 0.3 mm thick dial, that at first seemed like an impossible feat. Rather than give up, Bulgari designers opted to work around the problem with a layer of paint instead of coating the dial itself with LumiNova. This way, the watch really pops in the dark. At a glance, it almost appears that the light might be powered by LED, but that is not the case. Revolution Revolution The watch was certainly made with showstoppers in mind. If somebody might feel embarrassed to have all eyes drawn to them in a dark setting like a nightclub, camping trip, or cinema, this watch would not be suitable. For those who like a little flash, however, it lands right on the mark. The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic GMT “Nuclear Option” lists for $19,550 USD. Only thirty watches are available in this particular style.
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A new and exclusive limited-edition watch by Bvlgari sports a vibrant face that glows in the dark, and it’s been catching the eyes of many shoppers since its recent release.
The 43 mm ceramic watch is a flat black and sports an almost fluorescent green Super-LumiNova dial that is sure to steal the scene when the lights go down.
In a collaboration with the Rake and Revolution, Bvlgari released an amped-up version of its popular Octo Finissimo chronograph GMT. Last year, a similar piece was developed for the watch market in a bright white, known as the “White Light.”
A Super-LumiNova-covered dial makes a splash in dark spaces with an unmistakable allure. The so-called “Nuclear Option” fits with a glow that’s so bright it feels radioactive.
The brand name Super-LumiNova refers to a strontium aluminate-based, non-radioactive material that is both nontoxic and photoluminescent. Compared to the zinc sulfide-based materials used in the past, the formula grows 10 times as brightly.
The pigments are the 1993 invention of Nemoto & Co., Ltd. out of Japan, created to replace radium-based paints that could glow in the dark. The company was originally started in 1941, providing luminous paints for watch companies for more than seven decades. This time it’s Bvlgari that has placed an order for its watches.
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The rest of the watch is just as impressive in its construction. The case and bezel are black, sandblasted for a matte finish that highlights the dial above all. Additionally, there is a 24-hour GMT sundial, a 30-minute totalizer, and a small seconds subdial.
With a power reserve of up to 55 hours, the Bvlgari Nuclear Option Watch is self-winding thanks to a BVL 318 movement.
This is the first watch in this category to be constructed in ceramic but the third occurrence of a limited-edition launch with the Rake and Revolution for a Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT. The past editions were made with titanium and brushed steel, first appearing in 2016.
Since then, the collaboration efforts have continued without falter, especially shaped by a focus on a super-thin appearance that feels sleek and futuristic.
The objective of the project, as observed in the case of the “White Light” pieces, was to produce a tool version of an automatic chronograph. Generally, an illuminated index is typical, but with a 0.3 mm thick dial, that at first seemed like an impossible feat.
Rather than give up, Bulgari designers opted to work around the problem with a layer of paint instead of coating the dial itself with LumiNova. This way, the watch really pops in the dark. At a glance, it almost appears that the light might be powered by LED, but that is not the case.
The watch was certainly made with showstoppers in mind. If somebody might feel embarrassed to have all eyes drawn to them in a dark setting like a nightclub, camping trip, or cinema, this watch would not be suitable. For those who like a little flash, however, it lands right on the mark.
The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic GMT “Nuclear Option” lists for $19,550 USD. Only thirty watches are available in this particular style.
See more about - The Best Men’s Luxury Watches Brands Guide
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