piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1)
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Bvlgari: Octo vs Octo Roma
Apr 06, 2018,08:06 AM
Today i went to the dentist at midday, then i headed to the Bvlgari boutique place in Galleria Cavour in Bologna.
First, let me tell you that Fabrizio is worth a visit; if i weren't a bit knowledegble, i would be more struck by his passion and competency as actually i was.
We spenta lovely 30 minutes in trying several Octo and discussing of horology.
I tried to shoot some photos, but the light was so bright coming that the result is less impressive of what was being there.
Anyway, i'll show some stunning details i was not aware of, like the shape of indexes and the bright window of the date.
Let's focus on my feeling.
I tried only the 38 mm models, both strap and bracelet; 41 is definitely too big for my wrist.
The watch has its unique and unparalleled design, Octo is impossibile to mistake with other watches; a big plus in an overcrowded market of integrated bracelet watches.
The multi-faceted case reminds me a tank, but because it's already a Cartier's model, the perfect nickname might be Turtle
The Blue dial, soleil probably, shifts from light blue to dark blue, accordingly to the light incidence.
The new Octo Roma was a complete surprise, because the design is more slender,due to the different shape of lugs.
After looking at it for a while, it reminded me the shape of Daniel Roth.
The main difference between them is in the case back, but if i had to choose one today, i'd be in a real trouble.
The anthracite dial is likely the most readable, with Roma design less overwhelming.