Bvlgari Octo Roma steel model Bulgari. Best known to most people within and outside the industry for its luxury jewelry, the brand has been in the watch world since the 1970s and has quickly cemented itself as a key player and driving force behind innovation. Their signature style combines the style of Italian jewelry with the precision and skill of Swiss timepieces. Fusing these two skills allows them to master rare materials and gems like no other brand. Bulgari draws design inspiration from Italian and Roman culture, giving the world-famous Leitmotives the vitality of another era. Of the brand's designs, the Octo and Serpenti are by far the most famous, with sub-series such as the Roma offering a variety of options for enthusiasts and collectors. Let’s see what this new Octo Roma series is all about.
Basic knowledge: Brand: Bulgari
Models: Roma Steel Automatic and Roma Steel Chronoagraph
Case material: steel
Case size: 41 mm for automatic, 42 mm for chronograph
Waterproof: 100m
Movement: Caliber BVL 191 for automatic watches, Caliber BVL 399 for chronographs
Movement Specifications: Model-specific date, hours, minutes, seconds and chronograph.
Strap options: black rubber or alligator leather strap with black pin buckle.
juice: Roma is a modern extension of the Octo range, launched in 2012, offering fans of the brand a more understated and subdued luxury. The Roma collection continues the iconic octagonal case and Roman-inspired aesthetics, subtly deviating from the original design. Instead, it feels sophisticated and versatile, with Roma employing many different forms and complications in the collection. All this without taking away from its unique beauty. Let’s jump right into these new pieces…
BVLGARI OCTO ROMA AUTOMATIC WATCH: Athletic. contemporary. Versatile. You really can’t find three words to better describe this new Bvlgari Octo Roma 3-hand automatic watch. The octagonal case has come a long way since its first release, but the Roman inspiration is still hard to miss. The black DLC face makes the watch look super stylish and paired with the textured rubber strap makes for a formidable combination. The famous Paris hobnail pattern is engraved on the dial, recalling its Swiss heritage. Full luminous hour markers and handset make the watch clear and easy to read without compromising its functionality or aesthetics. If you want to take a peek at the beautiful BVL 191 movement, Bulgari offers a sapphire caseback for this purpose. This watch also comes with a black alligator leather strap, perfect for formal or casual wear for any occasion.
BVLGARI OCTO ROMA CHRONOGRAPH: The Octo Roma Chronograph is slightly larger in every dimension, but without compromising on the versatility and sportiness of its predecessor. The chronograph has been seamlessly integrated into the Octo Roma’s iconic case, which means that the beauty of the watch is not compromised at all. The Cousin de Paris texture is evident on the dial and black rubber strap, a nod to its Swiss roots. The chronograph has two subdials that have been treated with a sunburst finish to improve their legibility – which is often an issue on some high-end chronographs, but certainly not this one. Sporty chic is definitely the best way to describe this watch, and the interchangeable rubber and leather straps really help it achieve that goal with style and panache while remaining stylish and invisible. This is the first monochrome version of the Octo Roma chronograph, and they definitely nailed it.