Though this diverse
luxury goods brand creates jewelry, accessories, fragrances, and
cosmetics, Bvlgari also produces fantastic timepieces. They develop
their own calibers and parts, including highly complicated mechanisms as
well as basic calibers. Sotirios Voulgaris, a Greek silversmith,
founded Bvlgari in Rome in 1884; today manufacturing takes place in La
Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
The octagonal design of the rugged
Diamond Like Carbon-treated stainless steel case of the Bvlgari Octo
L’Originale is inspired by the ancient Massestius Basilica, which is
found in the Roman Forum and dates to 310 CE. The case measures 41 mm in
diameter, 10.55 mm in height, and rests upon a fashion-forward
contemporary black rubber strap with a stainless steel pin buckle that
has undergone Diamond Like Carbon treatment.
In addition, other case features
include a transparent case back, a 100 m / 10 atm water resistance, a
scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a lovely screw-down 18K rose
gold winding crown set with ceramic.
The lacquered, polished black-color
dial showcases hand-applied 18K rose gold indexes as well as polished
rose gold-toned skeletonized hands. There is a date window conveniently
positioned at 3 o’clock and a minute track in white. Arabic numerals at
12 and 6 provide a dynamic combination of numerals and indexes.
As a self-winding automatic timepiece,
this watch is driven by Bvlgari’s BVL 193 caliber, which beats at 28,800
vph and delivers a convenient 50-hour power reserve.
Brooding, rugged, yet restrained and
versatile enough to accompany any ensemble, the Octo L’Originale by
Bvlgari will surely make a wonderful addition to your collection.
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: 102581
- Case Material: Diamond Like Carbon-treated stainless steel
- Case Dimensions: 41 mm
- Case Height: 10.55 mm
- Movement: Self-winding automatic, 28,800 vph, 50-hour power reserve
- Caliber: BVL 193
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, date
- Dial: Lacquered and polished black color
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Winding Crown: Screw-down 18K rose gold set with ceramic
- Water-resistance: 100 m / 10 atm
- Band: Black rubber
- Clasp: Stainless steel pin buckle with Diamond Like Carbon treatment
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Retail Value: $7,150.00
- Condition: Unworn
- Comments: Includes manufacturer's box, and booklets