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ansharma · 1 November 2020, 04:26 AM

Hi all,

After a few incomings from members, I thought I would check the brand out. Whilst I was impressed, I am still not sure if I would pay for one given the other brands available at the price point.

Anyway enjoy the pics and interested on your thoughts on the brand as a watchmaker?

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dchang81 · 1 November 2020, 04:52 AM

Gonna say I don’t think I like those on the strap...

hoppes-no9 · 1 November 2020, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dchang81

Gonna say I don’t think I like those on the strap...

Funny, I was thinking just the opposite. And I’m usually a bracelet guy.

enjoythemusic · 1 November 2020, 05:35 AM

Guess I'm biased since the Octo has been on my wrist for only 48 hours. Sure there's a lot of great choices out there from Ming to FPJ and Rolex to MB&F. For me I geek out over the movement, which thankfully is thin AND fills the rear of the case. The dial is surprisingly easy to read even in low light. Very comfortable to wear and safe for beach / ocean fun. There's more... yet I'm happily biased.

Am curious, if it had AP or PP on the dial would you say $20k would be about right, dare we say $30k since it is ultra-thin and the oveall-ish design has earned many awards?

nda · 1 November 2020, 05:49 AM

I'd love to try one on.... my SkyDweller looks medium sized on my wrist, so I suspect it would be a good fit for me. The movement is in-house - what's not to like? Striking looking watch.

unknown · 1 November 2020, 06:09 AM

There is nothing similar available at that price point
12.000 euro is not cheap but if you’re looking for something similar you’ll need over 20.000

nda · 1 November 2020, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Guess I'm biased since the Octo has been on my wrist for only 48 hours.

Is there much a difference visually between the Octo Originale and the Octo Finissimo?

Did you look at both?

enjoythemusic · 1 November 2020, 07:14 AM

I didn't look at both. For me the blue dial, etc on this new model checked all the right boxes. The Octo series reminds of Panerai in that you can choose different configurations of the same 'theme'. Some might want titanium, or gold, or....

Pw92676 · 1 November 2020, 11:35 AM

I like the watch and think it looks great on you.

My wallet would appreciate if you all would stop sharing pictures of this beauty :)

uksubman · 1 November 2020, 07:28 PM

Significantly cheaper than an AP and not that bad looking. But still some great watches available at that price point

Etschell · 1 November 2020, 09:51 PM

I think they are on the rise as a watchmaker. I would not be purchasing at full retail.

1William · 1 November 2020, 11:20 PM

I like the watches but do not have a feel for the market, availably or resale. I would like to possibly have one but I am not an informed consumer just yet. I do like the LE that Revolution did with them this week. White dial chronograph.

1 November 2020, 04:26 AM	#1
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,896	Bvlgari Pictures Hi all, After a few incomings from members, I thought I would check the brand out. Whilst I was impressed, I am still not sure if I would pay for one given the other brands available at the price point. Anyway enjoy the pics and interested on your thoughts on the brand as a watchmaker? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 November 2020, 05:35 AM	#4
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,882	Guess I'm biased since the Octo has been on my wrist for only 48 hours. Sure there's a lot of great choices out there from Ming to FPJ and Rolex to MB&F. For me I geek out over the movement, which thankfully is thin AND fills the rear of the case. The dial is surprisingly easy to read even in low light. Very comfortable to wear and safe for beach / ocean fun. There's more... yet I'm happily biased. Am curious, if it had AP or PP on the dial would you say $20k would be about right, dare we say $30k since it is ultra-thin and the oveall-ish design has earned many awards? __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

1 November 2020, 06:09 AM	#6
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,854	There is nothing similar available at that price point 12.000 euro is not cheap but if you’re looking for something similar you’ll need over 20.000 __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

1 November 2020, 07:14 AM	#8
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,882	I didn't look at both. For me the blue dial, etc on this new model checked all the right boxes. The Octo series reminds of Panerai in that you can choose different configurations of the same 'theme'. Some might want titanium, or gold, or.... __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

1 November 2020, 09:51 PM	#11
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	I think they are on the rise as a watchmaker. I would not be purchasing at full retail. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

1 November 2020, 04:52 AM	#2
dchang81 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,152	Gonna say I don’t think I like those on the strap...

1 November 2020, 05:49 AM	#5
nda "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: England Posts: 413	I'd love to try one on.... my SkyDweller looks medium sized on my wrist, so I suspect it would be a good fit for me. The movement is in-house - what's not to like? Striking looking watch.

1 November 2020, 11:35 AM	#9
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,278	I like the watch and think it looks great on you. My wallet would appreciate if you all would stop sharing pictures of this beauty :)

1 November 2020, 07:28 PM	#10
uksubman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Rob Location: London UK Watch: 116610LV Posts: 10	Significantly cheaper than an AP and not that bad looking. But still some great watches available at that price point

1 November 2020, 11:20 PM	#12
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,385	I like the watches but do not have a feel for the market, availably or resale. I would like to possibly have one but I am not an informed consumer just yet. I do like the LE that Revolution did with them this week. White dial chronograph.

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