Thank you for your insights and big big

Aug 03, 2023,13:30 PM
 

congrats regarding your new acquisition. I find the Octo Roma a very interesting, more robust alternative to the Octo Finissimo.

It looks fantastic on your wrist.

I am one of the watch lovers you mentioned who have a problem with white date windows not matching the dial. ☺️

BUT - as you wrote - here the design was made perfectly. The date window in addition to the shorter index on the right side is in perfect balance and harmony to the left marker. I like it!

I have no problem with the 41mm case size. But you are right: maybe 39 or 40mm would be an interesting alternative. 38mm would be too small for my very personal taste.

All the best and wear this beauty with joy!
Thomas


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Octo Roma - A Brief Review

 
By: hoseachandra : August 2nd, 2023-15:14
Hello All Allow me to share my impression of my newest acquisition , the new Bulgari Octo Roma (2023 release). After considering few watches in the sport integrated bracelet watch, namely Bulgari Octo Roma, Baume Mercier Riviera 39 mm, Cartier Santos Medi...  

A fantastic story

 
By: Weems@8 : August 2nd, 2023-19:39
But first and for all, congratulations with your fantastic Bulgari. I enjoyed the pictures of your brand new Octo. Your list of choice is totally cool. You had a BM Riviera on your list. I am a huge BM fan, so i considered the Riviera. The cherry on the c... 

I understand your doubt about future strap availability.

 
By: hoseachandra : August 3rd, 2023-00:05
However, Riviera is fairly new model that just launched back in 2021. Based on the fact that BM expanding the line to 3 different sizes and even the new diver version, looks like they are confident about the future of Riviera, and i assume it will stay qu... 

It is fantastic

 
By: Weems@8 : August 3rd, 2023-18:43
That i can conversate about BM with a fellow fan. Good you say that the straps hold on for long. Sure, we watch collectors change from time to time what we wear. Some of my watches are fresh, because i wear not that much. But my favorites gets much wrist ... 

Forgot to mention, the 38mm GP Laureato also was on the list.

 
By: hoseachandra : August 3rd, 2023-00:10
But theyy are not available here, and imported from overseas is nightmare with customs and tax; it just not worth it. Not to mention the service and repair problems because there is no GP dealer or service here.

Thanks for sharing!

 
By: patrick_y : August 3rd, 2023-00:16
The IWC INgeniuer is really a big MISS! It's way too expensive too! And the movement is really not that nice.

We shall see...

 
By: patrick_y : August 3rd, 2023-17:28
I think IWC screwed up big time. The watch is really just far too thick. And just not a good value overall. It's also too bulky and bold, not elegant, nor refined. And then that price! It's laughable. The watch costs as much as a Chopard Alpine Eagle or a... 

Nice catch....

 
By: halkcb : August 3rd, 2023-12:31
....looks very good on your wrist. Will have to take a shot at this when i next hit the shops Thanks for sharing

Thank you for your insights and big big

 
By: MTR : August 3rd, 2023-13:30
congrats regarding your new acquisition. I find the Octo Roma a very interesting, more robust alternative to the Octo Finissimo. It looks fantastic on your wrist. I am one of the watch lovers you mentioned who have a problem with white date windows not ma... 

Thank you, Thomas. Bulgari has achieved a near perfect balance of sporty and elegant timepiece with Octo Roma.

 
By: hoseachandra : August 3rd, 2023-15:12
I have ordered a leather strap also. So i will have 3 different looks : sporty with rubber, elegant with leather, and luxury with bracelet.

Just got a black worldtimer

 
By: convexproblem : August 17th, 2023-07:24
I agree the Octo Roma is pretty compelling. Compared to other Swiss offerings, it's "good value" and "budget friendly". The shape is pretty uniquely angular and sporty, and the greater thickness than the Finissimo brings out the numerous facets, as well a... 

Yes, the worldtimer especially the black DLC had my name on it few months ago.

 
By: hoseachandra : August 17th, 2023-09:54
But when i heard about the new Octo Roma 3 hander, i changed my mind. The black worldtimer is fabulous, but i rarely travel now, and i need some bling from an sporty watch with bracelet Please post some pictures because we don"t see many worldtimer around... 

Sure thing

 
By: convexproblem : August 20th, 2023-02:45
Here it is: It was running +0-9 s/d out of the box but after a bit of shock it seems to have readjusted to 10-18s ish, not great My watches usually get slower so maybe it'll fix itself soon. ...  

This is ass kicking watch

 
By: horoween : August 22nd, 2023-12:17
This new released octo roma is stunning i think is the best in its range, massive congrats to you