Bvlgari Jump Hour

Before Bvlgari was breaking records with the Octo Finissimo, Gianni Bulgari was busy breaking rules. This Jump Hour from the 1990s is what happens when a jewelry house CEO decides to flirt with horology — and does it with unapologetic flair.

Designed by Gianni himself, this rare reference 114162G feels more like something you’d find on the dash of his 1990s Ferrari than a wristwatch. The minute track reads like a speedometer, and the jumping hour window at six o’clock clicks forward with that deeply satisfying mechanical “blink” collectors love. The result is a dial that’s both playful and precise — a nod to the golden era of vintage digital displays.

The case, crafted in 18k yellow gold, measures 32mm but wears with the weight and presence of something far larger. That’s because it’s a solid 7.2mm thick and tips the scale at nearly 60 grams. It feels like a proper piece of metal — the kind of heft that reminds you there’s substance behind the style.

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Inside beats a Swiss quartz movement with eight jewels, chosen not for bragging rights but precision. Gianni’s focus was design purity, and this one nails it — a singular hand, one jumping aperture, no clutter. It’s clean, confident, and distinctly Roman.

While Bvlgari was still finding its footing in watchmaking back then, this piece shows how far ahead Gianni’s design sensibilities were. It’s proof that before the Octo Finissimo redefined modern horology, Bvlgari was already warming up the engines.

A piece like this doesn’t just remind you how cool Gianni Bulgari was — it also makes you wonder what else he had parked in his garage.