Bulgari

are they reliable? and the bronze casing maintenance a hassle? - thank you very much for your kind advise.

Hi janef,

Welcome to the Bulgari forum!  There's a few PuristS here that have a Gefica and they should be posting soon. 
I also had one recently for a short term on-the-wrist review that I'm working on, but in the mean time check out these reviews previously posted on the Gefica: click here and click here

Which dial version of the GG are you considering?  And have you seen the new Bulgari Gefica version?

Here's a teaser pic showing the cool little details on the bezel, crown and case back and light patina on the case:

Regards,
ED-209

Hi, Janef,

The Gefica is a surprisingly wearable big watch - yes, it is very big, imposing, and you can't be low profile with it on your wrist.

But if you like the look (I do) it is very very cool.

It has been extremely reliable and accurate for me, but you do need to know how to work it, or keep the manual handy, if you need to reset the time and date.

Maintenance of the case is no issue at all if you don't mind the patination; if you do, it comes with a fiberglass brush.

Again, definitely a statement watch, for good or bad.

Cheers,

TM

i will get one later this month cos i am busy with work. anyway.. i have my eye on the black dial. btw the photo above, is a bvlgari version of the gefica safari. i remember from what i saw at the AD, the dial is very different. the bvlgari's is more sporty looking than the GG original. i am more towards the GG original dial. will keep you all posted plus photos. thank you very much and cheers!! - jennifer

The new Bulgari version has larger minutes displayed in 10 minute increments with smaller minutes and 5 minute markers concentric and on a track closer to the center of the dial.   Whereas the original GG version had alternating 10 minute and slightly smaller 5 minute indicators on the dial.  IMO based on the pics the newer Bulgari version is easier to read more accurately.  There's also a cutout on the concave dial at the 4 and 8 o'clock position which adds more depth and dimension to the new version.

Keep us posted on when you get your Gefica!

Regards,

ED-209

Besides the AP Bartorelli and (Bulgari) Genta Gefica were there any other watches that made use of bronze?
Are there any differences in the bronze between these two?

which definitely impacts how they patinate.

Not sure about the alloys used.

Good question!

TM