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Pingtsai introduces the Bulgari Octo with a diamond-set bezel, presenting a luxurious interpretation of the distinctive Octo design. This post highlights the watch's unique octagonal shape, its 18kt pink gold case, and the manufacture movement, offering a detailed overview of this high-end men's timepiece.
Conveying timeless values that have found their way through centuries and civilizations, Octo transcends the traditional standards governing mens watches. With a distinctive shape that is neither round nor square, the Octo radiates strength and power. Paying homage to the geometry of perfection, the charismatic Octo establishes new codes for the future of mens luxury watches. And now made even more luxurious with a diamond set bezel.
OCTO Pink Gold with Diamond Set Bezel
OCTO automatic watch with a 18kt pink gold case. 18kt pink gold bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds. It features a black lacquered dial and an alligator strap with a 18kt pink gold folding buckle. Manufacture movement.
PRICE: $39,100.00
Bulgari’s contemporary interpretation of the fine watch: charismatic, pure and refined. A design masterpiece, a complex creation reaching the perfection of a subtle equilibrium. Powered and crafted to the highest standards of excellence.
Specifications
CRYSTAL: Scratch-resistant sapphire with double-sided anti-reflection treatment
DIAL: Black-lacquered polished dial with hand-applied 18 kt pink-gold plated indexes
HANDS: Faceted and skeletonised 18 kt pink gold plated hands
CASE: 41.5 mm 18 kt pink gold case with transparent back, Screwed-in 18 kt pink gold crown with black ceramic insert, Height 47.40 mm, Width 41.5 mm, Thickness 10.55 mm
CALIBER: BVL193 caliber Manufacture mechanical movement with automatic winding and date, 4Hz, about 50 hours power reserve, twin barrels, 28 jewels
CASE BACK: Brushed 18 kt pink gold case-back with transparent sapphire crystal
STRAP: Black alligator strap with 18 kt pink gold folding buckle
WATER-RESISTANCE: 100 meters
DESIGN MEETS ARCHITECTURE
The Geometry of Perfection
The Octo’s carefully calibrated geometry is for those who seek the refinement of a unique object. Its form combines depth and substance, expressing the passion of Bulgari designers whose priorities are not just style and elegance, but the quest for absolute beauty. From East to West, the number eight is charged with powerful and intriguing symbolism. It evokes the surpassing of boundaries of knowledge and experience, a sublime harmony in the cosmic interaction of natural forces.
Within Octo’s pure and essential octagonal lines breathes an inspiration born of architecture, of constructing a timepiece that stands as an icon of style and precision, where every detail is harmoniously integrated into a sublimely proportioned whole. Its complex architecture reveals the balanced symbiosis of two primitive shapes: the circle intersecting with the square, giving rise to the mystical and perfect form of the octagon.
With its design deeply rooted in these symbols, Octo breaks away from traditional standards in watch design and establish Bulgari’s own contemporary interpretation of the masculine fine watch.
Let me be upfront. I like the Bulgari Octo shapes and feel. I thought the steel watch would be ideal with the black dial for daily use. In reality, the pink gold watch is both more desirable and impractical for daily use. Its a 'warm' pink they use at Bulgari....very nice! All current Octo models suffer from the ridiculous-small-date window-better-without syndrome. Without the date, the dial would have been perfect.....I mean PERFECT....balanced length of 3 and 9 indicators. White diamonds with
The Octo without diamonds is a well balanced watch that affirms good taste. I guess the version with diamonds is aimed at those people who like their diamond encrusted Rolex, but IMO, Bulgari should stick with elegant and not gaudy pieces. I have only got one Bulgari watch, a rare Rose Gold Assioma power reserve. Not a big fan of Bulgari watches, but the Genta inspired Octo is a wonderful piece. I was going to buy both the SS and Gold piece if the Bulgari boutique I visited in Singapore could gi
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