Thanks

Yeah – I’ve been eyeing up this watch for about a year ever since I moved to Singapore. I had a Panerai Daylight at that time but it had broken down and took forever to get repaired. During that time I realised that almost every other person in Singapore has a Panerai so that really put me off and I decided to look for a successor. I looked at all the usual suspects – AP, IWC, JLC etc. I just couldn’t find anything that I really liked. They all looked the same, quite boring and often quite ugly. Somehow I stumbled on this Bulgari watch and kinda fell in love with it. Although frowned on initially by friends the more we learnt about it, finding out it shared the same movement as the AP Royal Oak Chronograph etc, the more I wanted it and finally I did last week. As can be seen on the date window in the photo – I got it only last week, July 26th=) I’m really happy with it. How it looks combined with what movement it uses and it’s very rare limited run really make this watch a unique gem, which, in my opinion, puts many other names to shame. The Panerai is being passed onto my very grateful younger brother=D

Comparing Both Generations of Diagono Calibro 303

By: Kong : July 25th, 2011-07:36

Three years after the 20th Anniversary of Bulgari Diagono, the Diagono series continues to develop and responding to the market requirements. The modifications are improvement, which reflects well of its name Diagono, derived from the ancient Greek word "...

Fantastic Review of one of favorite watches

By: SALMANPK : July 25th, 2011-11:25

I do have to say I prefer V.1 of the 303, the electric blue dial is fantastic. S

Have to agree with you S, the V1 Blue is ...

By: Kong : July 26th, 2011-06:16

stunning, with the matching dark blue straps. What if Bulgari do an electric blue V2? Kong

:-)

By: SALMANPK : July 28th, 2011-05:40

Don't torture an already tortured soul LoooL , I would love to compare the 2, the oversized bezel is something that is very iconic of Bulgari watches, have to see it before I could say anything, but the contrast of the blue with the brassy tone of the num...

I like 2nd Generation better EXCEPT for

By: MTF : July 25th, 2011-22:43

the date window showing adjacent date. That just confuses the issue and is ugly. I don't really mind the window position change from 6 o'clock to 4:30 but the asymmetrical window upsets the form over function equation. All the other changes are good: thin...

Many thanks Kong for a superb review...I am torn

By: kesharoo : July 25th, 2011-23:14

between the 2. I like the balance of the Gen 1 but it fitted my wrist poorly. I suspect Gen 2 will fit better but the placement of the date just throws me off. It is so near and yet so far... regards, KC

Try out ...

By: Kong : July 26th, 2011-22:36

Hi KC Try out the 2G when in town, and see if you like it. For the 1G, the fitting, are you referring to the distance from one end of the lug to the opposite lug? Kong

Sorry for late reply....G1 fitted poorly as my wrist

By: kesharoo : August 5th, 2011-00:17

is quite rounded and as such both sides of the lugs sit high and leave plenty of space in between. it just was not comfortable. Will check out G2 as suggested. HAGWE and cheers! KC

See if ...

By: Kong : August 5th, 2011-20:31

2G works better for you. Should be in soon. Thanks for the reply. HAGWE too, KC. Kong

all look great on the wrist~

By: lien : July 26th, 2011-10:31

thanks for the great review kong! Diagono is still one of my favor bulgari model hope they make a skeleton or a bronze SE~ cheers, Ed~

Crossing Lumiere & Gefica :-)

By: Kong : July 26th, 2011-23:01

Hi Ed~ Any observations for the 2G version? It could possibly happen, as Bulgari is watching;-) Thanks for the input and viewing. Kong

hi, Kong.

By: masterspiece : July 27th, 2011-13:36

Thanks for the review and great pics. I kinda like the "Panda" piece although the RG version seems to be a lot cleaner looking. Perhaps if they had made the 12H a little smaller and placed the date window under the 12 or under the logo, that would've work...

Thanks Artist :-)

By: Kong : July 28th, 2011-04:43

Hi Bob Thanks for viewing and the inputs. Placing the date window at 12H area, may be something Bulgari has thought of... relocating the brand-name is a challenge for a chronograph dial Since the brand name already on the bezel, perhaps could remove the b...

LOL. Aloha, my friend. Bob nt :-)

By: masterspiece : July 28th, 2011-19:02

=)

By: Stryker : July 31st, 2011-05:34

Hi everyone. I've been looking for a successor to my Panerai Daylight PAM196 for quite some time. Last week I finally took the plunge and purchased the Sincere Limited Edition (think 100 pieces made) version of the Diagono 303 and I have to say I love it!...

Congrats Stryker!

By: Kong : July 31st, 2011-20:44

When did you bring it home? Seen you talking about it in April. Thanks for sharing with us. Kong

Thanks

By: Stryker : August 1st, 2011-08:42

Another exciting ...

By: Kong : August 1st, 2011-20:41

The Diagono Calibro 303 has lots of work put into it and sad to say not many people realise it. ( Not sure if you have viewed this page about the construction ). The watch world over here is interesting and it takes confidence to buy and wear a brand out ...

Yep!!

By: Stryker : August 2nd, 2011-08:52

Yeah - that page on construction was one of the pages I found way back when I first started to research the Diagono Chrono 303. It lead me to learn about the FP 1185 Calibre movement and in turn lead me to discover some of the other fine time pieces that ...

Well said .....

By: Kong : August 4th, 2011-22:16

Hi Bobby Thanks for your thoughts. You are either a contrarian or rebel Enjoy the Calibro303! Kong