Bertie
What strikes you first about the Bulgari Octo Roma is just how easy it is to wear. Its ultra-thin profile and impressively lightweight design make it feel like a second skin. Add the rubber strap that hugs the wrist perfectly, and you’ve got a watch that’s designed not only to impress, but to live with, every day.
The case design is unmistakably Bulgari: octagonal, architectural, full of character without ever going over the top. It effortlessly walks the fine line between sportiness and elegance. From the front, it appears sober, refined and restrained. Flip it over, however, and the in-house BVL 191 calibre peeps out, like a little mechanical party humming with precision.
Then there's the green dial. It's a shade that feels perfectly seasonal – like a palm tree providing shade on a summer beach or a pine tree glowing beside a winter fireplace. It's rich, versatile and always engaging. The oversized 12 and 6 numerals bring just enough modern energy to keep things feeling fresh and youthful without disturbing the Octo Roma’s core sophistication.
This isn’t a loud watch. It doesn't shout. It speaks clearly, confidently and stylishly.
Marine
From the first contact with the Bvlgari Octo Roma, what stands out is this incredible elegance, a restraint that commands respect. The octagonal case is out of the ordinary and gives a specific character to the watch, without ever falling into excess. But the real love at first sight is this warm green color of the dial, an incredible shade that captures the light in depth.
Under the dial, you feel the technicality and expertise of Bvlgari. With its automatic winding manufacture movement, the caliber BVL 191 Solotempo, and its 42-hour power reserve, this piece is as reliable as it is beautiful. And the rubber strap? A bold choice that brings unexpected comfort and a modern touch while remaining perfectly chic. Despite its distinctive design, the Octo Roma adapts wonderfully to a feminine wrist, bringing a unique touch of character and subtle refinement. It is a watch that brilliantly combines boldness and discretion.
Yannick
This watch expresses something special. A presence. A form that fits into no box: a subtle balance between round and octagonal. Its deep green dial captures the light thanks to the Clou de Paris pattern. Each facet acts like a little prism and transforms the dial into a miniature landscape. The Swiss watchmaking heritage is felt in the attention to detail combined with the contemporary character of the steel case. Furthermore, the Solotempo BVL191 movement (so named because it consists of 191 components and displays "only" the hours and minutes) is designed, produced, and assembled in le Sentier by Bulgari, which reinforces its watchmaking legitimacy.
Aude Pataille, Head of Marketing & Digital, Club Med Switzerland
My favorite. Elegant and "sporty chic." A versatile watch that can be worn on any occasion: from a gala evening to a weekend golf outing with friends.
