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Old 17 July 2019, 11:23 AM   #61
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100m WR would be great. i have to admit I have been extra careful with mine when it comes to water, I know 30m should be ok for washing hands etc but still..
Never a concern for routine hand washing, same way I treat all my dress watches on leather straps.

The octo is just such a perfect watch to wear and forget its on your wrist
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Old 17 July 2019, 12:34 PM   #62
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Old 18 July 2019, 11:26 PM   #63
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I don't normally show off a new acquisition but felt like I wanted to show-off my new Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in Titanium. I have been looking at this watch ever since it was released in 2017, having tried it on a number of times and purchased a few watches ahead of it in the meantime. On the weekend i dropped past the local AD and tried it on again but this time decided to go for it (The deal I was offered helped a lot too).



The industrial design with sharp corners / facets everywhere and the stark yet very legible face are something to behold.

Flipping it over to view the display back is a sight to behold, a very well finished movement (especially at this price point) and that gorgeous Platinum micro rotor, I find I am taking it off the wrist quite often just to look at the back.



It wears very light on the wrist and is a bit of a shock for me as I am used to wearing heavy dive watches. Still getting used to the weight (or lack of) but enjoying the feeling.

According to the specs the watch weighs in at 73grams and is 5.15mm thick, Just for reference the crystal on my Rolex DSSD is 5mm thick!



Anyway thanks for looking





Love it. That’s been on my radar too.
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Old 10 October 2019, 03:11 AM   #64
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I think it’s a great watch. I tried on the skeleton in Vegas. Maybe I’ll pick it up on the cheap here. I wouldn’t buy retail.
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Old 10 October 2019, 07:32 AM   #65
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Love mine ! So thin, so light. It’s a very unique piece.



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Old 10 October 2019, 09:09 AM   #66
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Old 18 November 2019, 09:06 PM   #67
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100m WR would be great. i have to admit I have been extra careful with mine when it comes to water, I know 30m should be ok for washing hands etc but still..
If a $15 Casio can survive an actual diving experience, getting Octo Finissimo wet shouldn't be a problem:

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f74/can-i ... 47322.html
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Old 19 November 2019, 02:32 AM   #68
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They don’t make them more comfortable.

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Old 20 November 2019, 12:41 AM   #69
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They don’t make them more comfortable.
Amazing watch!! Congratulations!
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Old 20 November 2019, 01:59 AM   #70
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They don’t make them more comfortable.

Spectacular watch. As good as most others costing many times more.
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Old 20 November 2019, 02:23 AM   #71
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Spectacular watch. As good as most others costing many times more.
Thanks guys its a great watch. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an avant-garde sports piece. It's like a more comfortable RO that flies under the radar and you don't have to worry about scratching it. Then it appeals to the WIS in you as well with the worlds thinnest chronograph movement.

The movement finishing is far more industrial and nothing to write home about but I generally buy watches on the strength of their overall aesthetic and comfort first and this has that in spades.
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Old 20 November 2019, 05:58 AM   #72
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Thanks for your feedbacks.
And what do you think about the level of finishing of the case and bracelet.
Is it comparable to the level of a RO ou Nautilus?
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Old 20 November 2019, 06:40 AM   #73
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Thanks for your feedbacks.
And what do you think about the level of finishing of the case and bracelet.
Is it comparable to the level of a RO ou Nautilus?
Definitely not. The case design is very well thought out and the bracelet is fantastic. There is not however the sort of finishing you would find on a RO, which I would argue would be out of place with the sleek industrial feel of the design.
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Old 20 November 2019, 07:03 AM   #74
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Many thanks.
I’m considering the purchase of this model.
I would like to include it to my collection of high end sport watches (5711 and 15202 for the time-being). Nevertheless I would be disappointed if the octo finissimo would be lower in finishing compared to the others.
I want to build a homogeneous trinity.
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Old 20 November 2019, 08:59 AM   #75
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Thanks for your feedbacks.
And what do you think about the level of finishing of the case and bracelet.
Is it comparable to the level of a RO ou Nautilus?
The case design is as good or better than those other references and the tolerances in the finishing especially for example the clasp are at the top level!

The movement is also fantastic.

Is there hand polishing of the components like some of the highest level brands , no but for me that is not something that would dissuade me from this piece.

The fit on the wrist, had to be experienced... I would say it was as good or better (depending on the individuals wrist shape)than the AP jumbo, which to date has been my favorite
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Old 20 November 2019, 10:23 AM   #76
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Really unique piece, different from the rest of genta design. Congrat bro!
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Old 20 November 2019, 10:46 PM   #77
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The case design is as good or better than those other references and the tolerances in the finishing especially for example the clasp are at the top level!

The movement is also fantastic.

Is there hand polishing of the components like some of the highest level brands , no but for me that is not something that would dissuade me from this piece.

The fit on the wrist, had to be experienced... I would say it was as good or better (depending on the individuals wrist shape)than the AP jumbo, which to date has been my favorite
Thanks for sharing your mind.
I understand that there are different positions about this subject.
When I talk about level of finishing, I mean I don’t want a watch which look like shipper.
I love the Daytona but we must notice that it has not the same level of finishing compared to the RO.
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Old 31 January 2020, 07:26 PM   #78
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I would be really sold on this watch if they managed a 100m WR.

I suppose the ultra thin profile presents a challenge here.



I see this piece as a direct alternative to the nautilus and AP jumbo.





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Old 31 January 2020, 08:20 PM   #79
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Fantastic choice, looks good on you.
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Old 1 February 2020, 04:16 AM   #80
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Fantastic watch. You will love it! One of the few novel designs in an era of all the same.
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Old 2 February 2020, 12:01 AM   #81
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I would be really sold on this watch if they managed a 100m WR.
I suppose the ultra thin profile presents a challenge here.

I see this piece as a direct alternative to the nautilus and AP jumbo.

The new stainless steel variant has 100m WR:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/bu...el-introducing
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Old 2 February 2020, 01:01 AM   #82
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Congrats! What an interesting piece. I'm really liking this now that i know what im really looking at. Both reviews are very well worth the look.

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Old 2 February 2020, 12:36 PM   #83
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Just saw a few Octos today. Really a great and creative line of watches. The chrono GMT is as light as a piece of paper which is great for wearing purposes but also leaves me thinking about how weight and wrist presence are usually associated with luxury watches.


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Old 2 February 2020, 01:17 PM   #84
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i’ve seen a few at some AD’s they are quite impressive timepieces!


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Old 2 February 2020, 01:18 PM   #85
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Looks great. I read about it on A Blog to Watch. I want to try it out.


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Old 2 February 2020, 01:43 PM   #86
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I love the chrono gmt Octo Finnisimo as well...
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Old 2 February 2020, 02:57 PM   #87
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Just saw a few Octos today. Really a great and creative line of watches. The chrono GMT is as light as a piece of paper which is great for wearing purposes but also leaves me thinking about how weight and wrist presence are usually associated with luxury watches.


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It’s a great watch buy it! As far as weight and luxury that’s silly. RM light as a feather and cost a bundle. Comfort is king.
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Old 3 February 2020, 12:06 AM   #88
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Pricing info for anyone interested...I was at Disney, Florida couple weeks ago and tried the titanium Octo on, the manager quoted me $10,950 out the door shipped to Chicago. I wasn’t even trying to solicit pricing so I believe it could have been had for less if I wanted to get serious.

I am holding out and watching pricing on these, would love to get one gray in the $7s


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Old 3 February 2020, 03:44 AM   #89
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They don’t make them more comfortable.

Wow, great pic!

Always loved all versions of Octo Finissimo, but didn't ever tried one...
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Wow, great pic!

Always loved all versions of Octo Finissimo, but didn't ever tried one...


Thanks

I was tempted when the released the OF but the CGMT pushed me over.
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