New Release
Pingtsai's 2012 introduction of the Bulgari Octo watch marked a significant shift for the line, moving towards a more streamlined, time-only design. This post captured the initial community reaction to Bulgari's integration of its own DNA with the Genta legacy, presenting a more accessible and versatile Octo model.
Here are the very first pictures of Bulgari's new Octo Watch. In light of Bulgari's Octo line releases so far, you might have been expecting another high complication watch with fine detailing. However, this one resembles the complete opposite - a pared down version of the Octo with only hours, minute, seconds and date functions. The new Octo sports a smaller thinner case at 41mm in size but still retains the same shape as the original. The polished black lacquer dial has a much more simplified minimal look and as you may notice, no longer carries the Genta name. In this latest release from the Octo line Bulgari shows the strongest integration between the two brand DNAs thus far.
The Octo is equipped with the BVL 193 Caliber and fitted with twin barrels, a 50 hour power reserve and sapphire caseback. It will be available in Stainless Steel ($8900CHF) and 18 carat Pink Gold ($26,000CHF). The pink gold version is quite a bit more expensive than the stainless. However after seeing the watch in person, it's obvious that the pink gold model will be in much higher demand. Delivery date is expected to be around September-October of this year.
What are your first impressions of the new Octo?
More details and a full report to follow very shortly.
This will bring more people to the Octo line and I hope we see exciting variants in the future. With the introduction of a smaller Octo case, does this mean there's a possibility of a smaller Endurer case? Guess we'll see! Cheers, Anthony
They are planning on growing and developing the whole Octo line. I think a white gold or stainless steel version with a dark blue dial would be nice.
Thanks for the live posting. I've always been a little intimidated by the old Bulgari Gerald Genta Octo collection because the case was big. In my case (sic) it was huge. So, a slim-down, shaped case with a modest diameter can only win in mass appeal. The case allows more options and instances to wear the watch. It is not limited to just sporty days or picking up chicks at night clubs. It can be worn under a normal shirt cuff too. In these frugal times, more options empowers more versatility and
I wasn't quite sure where we were. I just know the restaurant was called Bolognese. They ordered a "Spritzer" for me and being that it was quite warm outside, It didn't take me long to finish :)
If it was Dal Bolognese near the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo, you were at a unusually rare find...a chic restaurant that tourists know but with food that actually lives up to the hype. Frequented by fashionistas, aspiring actors, gorgeous-licious models and trendy artists, this is the place to watch and to be watched. The best vantage points are the side-walk tables during La Passeggiata time (evening stroll) when corporate account types are eyeing the previously mentioned gorgeous model
it seems you have to be in Rome more than once :-) Oliver
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