Bulgari Diagono Chrono 303 Sincere Edition Review

Stryker · 2011-08-22T08:06:24Z

Hands-on review of the Bulgari Diagono Chrono 303 Sincere Edition. Discover its unique grey dial, white gold bezel, and FP 1185 movement.

Stryker

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Stryker shares his initial impressions and ownership experience of the Bulgari Diagono Chrono 303 Sincere Edition after nearly a month on the wrist. His hands-on review highlights the watch's unique aesthetic, particularly its grey dial and 18K white gold bezel, and praises the renowned FP 1185 automatic column wheel chronograph movement. This post offers a personal perspective on a limited-edition timepiece, complete with detailed photographs.

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Hi everyone - after reading numerous posts on these pages I decided to finally take the plunge and invest in the Sincere edition of the Diagono Chrono 303, and what a watch it. It's been on my wrist for nearly one month now and I'm still finding myself gazing into it's face and discovering new fine details here and there. I really do prefer this aesthetic as opposed to the original and the more recent electric blue colour scheme. Note the face is not black like the new 2011 edition of the Diagono 303 - but a unique shade of grey. It still features the same 18K white gold thicker bezel found on the original and of course the famous FP 1185 automatic column wheel chronograph movement. I love how the vertical clutch system allows the chronograph to be kept running all the time without any extra wear & tear / strain on the movement, in fact I believe running the chrono is actually the default setting and supposedly puts less strain on the movement than not running it. Anyhow, to share the excitement, here are some photos. Enjoy!! Bobby

The actual box - I say actual box because some of you will notice that the subsequent photo's of the watch in the box show the watch actually in the box for a Bulgari Serpentine watch. Yep - I was initially given the wrong watch box, but never fear that was a mistake that was quickly rectified.

Note the Sincere Haute Horology (SHH) logo which is embossed on the box for this version of the watch.

It really does look so different in different surroundings depending on lighting etc - thanks to the beautiful mirror finish of the white gold bezel.

A nice detail is the Sincere Haute Horology logo engraved on the crown.

Here's a close up shot.

I've put this shot in to give you a size comparison. Although the Panerai features a larger 44mm case - the way the lugs are structured on the Bulgari's 42mm case give it an overall very comparable size and feel on the wrist.

The FP 1185 movement - AKA the BVL Calibre 303

This message has been edited by Stryker on 2011-08-22 08:09:36

Key Points from the Discussion

The author confirmed that only 20 pieces of the Sincere edition were made, making it a very limited run, and that the Sincere logo on the crown is laser inscribed.
The contributor recalls the author's previous consideration between the Sincere edition and the SIHH 2011 303, noting the appeal of the logo on the crown and the dial, and inquired about the deployant type.
The watch's appearance varies significantly with lighting due to the mirror finish of the white gold bezel, and a question was raised about whether the 2008 edition received a service check before delivery.
The contributor expressed appreciation for the crown's logo detail and inquired about the watch's accuracy after a month of wear.
The Diagono Chrono 303 is considered a classic, with a preference for its aesthetic over a Panerai, and congratulations were extended on the new acquisition.

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pingtsai

Aug 22, 2011

A classic. Congratulations on your new acquisition. I have to say I prefer the look of the 303 as opposed to the PAM. Thanks for sharing.

DRMW

Aug 22, 2011

Congrats Striker! Cool how they did the logo on the crown. Since you had it for a month, how's the accuracy? As they say, wear it in the best of health! -MW

ED209

Aug 22, 2011

Very cool, congrats on your new watch! I remember your post from a few months ago when you were consider the Sincere versus the SIHH 2011 303 with the thinner bezel. I like the details of the logo on the crown and the dial looks nice too. Interesting on the wrist comparison with the Panerai, I didn't realize the presence of the Bulgari on the wrist. Does your 303 come on a white gold deployant or tang buckle? Thanks for the photo report and enjoy your Bulgari. Regards, ED-209 This message has be

MTF

Aug 22, 2011

Stryker, Thanks for posting the photos; as you say, the watch looks different from when viewed in dimly lit Italian restaurants! As it is a 2008 edition, I hope they gave it a service check before you took delivery. Regards, MTF

edlien

Aug 22, 2011

thats a really pretty watch u got there cheers, Ed~

Stryker

Aug 23, 2011

Hello friends, I have just returned from an evening with Bulgari in Singapore and a most enjoyable evening it has definitely been. I was fortunate to be able to pose some of your questions to senior manager & Bulgari watch expert Fulvio Manini=) He told me that he was actually involved in the collaboration with Sincere, the conceptualization and ultimately the realization of this watch. Shockingly he knew by name exactly whom had sold me the watch. I was very pleased to hear that in fact only 20

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