Correction. The Singapore’s Hour Glass Group acquired his brand and name in 1996. Bulgari then acquired those same rights in 2000.
Jun 02, 2021,13:56 PM
Here is an Octo watch sold by Gerald Genta before he parted with his naming rights. This case shape likely served as an inspiration for subsequent Bulgari designed Octo watches that bear his name, as per your photo example.
[Note: For accuracy's sake and in response to the request of one of our members, I slightly amended the title from "Same designer [...]" to "Same design inspiration [...]." Mr. Genta himself was obviously not the designer of the Octo Finissimo, even thoug...
Knowing that Octo may not be the original work drawn by Genta himself. But the Octo case design is under the GG brand. Bulgari acquired the company and IP. Although not as original as Royal Oak and Nautilus, or even Ingenieur, the Octo series should be re...
Here is an Octo watch sold by Gerald Genta before he parted with his naming rights. This case shape likely served as an inspiration for subsequent Bulgari designed Octo watches that bear his name, as per your photo example. ...