I'm 28 years old and recently purchased my first high horology piece: an Octo Finissimo in stainless steel monochrome. I adore the watch and I wear it with pride. The Bvlgari brand story really resonated with me and my Octo is now my daily companion. I've wear it everyday as it is meant to be worn. I wear it swimming in the ocean, in the pool, in the shower, in board meetings, out for drinks on weekends with friends, on stage playing guitar with my band, you name it! Some of my friends think I'm nuts for wearing such an expensive watch everyday and putting it through its paces, but that's what the watch is for! It's meant to be worn! And I've already made a lifetime worth of memories with it in just under a year. I love the watch so much I feel like an unofficial brand ambassador wherever I go. Now, I only have desire to purchase Octo Finissimo's. All other watches, as nice as they are, feel outdated and unrefined in comparison. I catch myself smiling at my wrist multiple times throughout the day marveling at my little companion as we make more memories together through the world. I have yet to see another Octo Finissimo on the wrist of someone else in the wild, but I've been spreading the word about the watch to all my friends and passersby's who may be curious. I love love LOVE my Octo Finissimo and it's the best 13k I've ever spent on a (luxury) product. It will last a lifetime and outlive me no doubt and I look forward to one day passing it down to my future children (thinking wayyy into the future as I am still a young, single man haha!) but I know my Octo isn't going anywhere. She'll be there through it all. Thank you Watch Advisor and thank you Bvlgari for making such a wonderful product. It's not all about flexing. It's about the art and how the art speaks to you. Preserve art and pass it down to the next generation. I wish I could thank the watchmakers and designers in person because I truly love my little watch. Mr. Babin, I'd love to meet you and Frabrizio one day just to chat and let you know how much my Octo means to me and to thank you and your team. Best wishes to you all from Houston, TX!
Incredible emotional story, I love it! You should not only be an official ambassador for BVLGARI, but for the entire watch industry showing and telling your generation how cool and stylish it is to wear a mechanical wristwatch… When I was young - we had no smart watches yet - I always said: Time is too precious to be measured with a cheap watch, life is too short to drink mediocre wine…
Great video, Alexander. Most people are not aware that although the DNA of Bvlgari design is 100% Italian, the company's founder was not Italian but Greek. His name was Sotirios Bulgaris and he moved to Rome from a small village in Epirus, northern Greece , an area with a long tradition of silversmithing. His story and the subsequent development of his company are extraordinary. I am fascinated by the brand's watchmaking, especially the Octofinissimo line with Its classic Roman design and its high horology slim calibers and cases. When I purchased the titanium Octofinissimo GMT Chronograph in 2020 some people said this was just a "fashion" watch from a jeweler. I wish most traditional watch companies were as creative as this Italian jeweler! By the way, my Octofinissimo is still my favorite watch in my collection.
Thanks for sharing your passion with us! Did you watch our different videos about the Octo Finissimo yet? May your Octo continue to always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours…
Another superb production Alexander! Very educational too! Rome’s historic position in the world has added to its design pallet and this has given Bvlgari an uniquely exotic design language. Coupled with the craft of jewellery making it has created some absolute works of art. From its beginnings in 1919, its watchmaking has reflected this and evolved to add the more modern Gerald Genta design language to its vocabulary. Swiss manufacturing in Le Santier reflecting the craft of watchmaking. No wonder then that Hollywood stars like Richard B and Liz T were attracted to Bvlgari! I hope you keep producing more videos like this. They’re really fascinating! Thank you!
Great informative video and interview, congratulations. A wonderful heritage brand with real history and a passionate CEO. 1. 1919 2. Jaeger-LeCoultre 3. Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor
Another Wonderful dive into a historic brand Alexander, thank you for taking us to see places and meet people many of us can only dream of discovering. 1919 Jaeger- LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton
Loved the interview with Mr. Babin. Always beautiful to see Rome. One of my favorite cities to visit. Thank you Alexander for these wonderful videos. I love to learn the history of a watch brand. Bvlgari started in 1919. Manufactured in Rome The watch brand ambassador couple Liz Taylor and Richard Burton.
Hi, love the content. Do you still plan to do the video about case finishing and manufacturing that you mentioned in the other Bulgari videos ? Looking forward to that one!
Great video! I used to think Bvlgari watches were just fashion watches with cheap movements, but being around the watch forums and TH-cam has educated me on the brand. There are some Bvlgari watches I'd love to have, but you can't have everything, and I'm concentrating on another brand at the moment. 1) 1919 2) Jaeger- LeCoultre, Gerald Genta 3) Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton
Answer 1 is 1919 Answer 2 is Rome Answer 3 is Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor . This video is brilliant , and I would like to see more off . All the Best , from Simon Carter
Hi Watchadvisor , many thanks for your message. Yes the book that you are having as a prize is a very good one , as I have heard about it only a few days ago . What a prize , and keep up with the good work that you are doing . I was diagnosed with autism only 10 years ago , and since I was diagnosed my interest in watches has grown , but many thanks to a small group of people who are now friends of mine . And they work in the same Watch Boutique . All the Best Simon
Wonderful video Alexander! Love learning about all these brands in this type of format: Answers to the questions are as follows: 1. 1919 2. Jaeger Lecoultre and Vacheron Constantin 3. Elizabet Taylor and Richard Burton
My first experience was with my boyfriend for our anniversary! We had a holiday in Miami and he surprised me with a serpentini ring 🐍 wearing it every day ever since!
No, you did not! Apologies, we were simply to busy in the last days ... we will do that in January and announce on the channel in the community section...
Excellent video! Here are my responses: 1. The year 1919. 2. Jaeger LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin. 3. The iconic couple of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
To share my Bvlgari story: So far, I only own several Bvlgari sunglasses. In the last few weeks, I watched several videos of the Bvlgari Octo Chronographs. I felt in love with the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo (103661). This will be my next watch purchase.
Nice and educational video, Alexander. As usual, by the way. My experience with Bvlgari is in the "whatsoever" category. Namely, Bvlgari Omnia 😊. That's not because I wouldn't want a Bvlgari Octo Finissimo, but...😢 Also I will try to answer your questions: 1. 1919 2. I think JLC 3. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
Hey! Thanks for this once again very interesting video. The answers : 1. 1919 2. Jaeger Lecoultre and Vacheron Constantin 3. Elizabet Taylor and Richard Burton Thank you also for the opportunity to win this book !
I'm 28 years old and recently purchased my first high horology piece: an Octo Finissimo in stainless steel monochrome. I adore the watch and I wear it with pride. The Bvlgari brand story really resonated with me and my Octo is now my daily companion. I've wear it everyday as it is meant to be worn. I wear it swimming in the ocean, in the pool, in the shower, in board meetings, out for drinks on weekends with friends, on stage playing guitar with my band, you name it! Some of my friends think I'm nuts for wearing such an expensive watch everyday and putting it through its paces, but that's what the watch is for! It's meant to be worn! And I've already made a lifetime worth of memories with it in just under a year. I love the watch so much I feel like an unofficial brand ambassador wherever I go. Now, I only have desire to purchase Octo Finissimo's. All other watches, as nice as they are, feel outdated and unrefined in comparison. I catch myself smiling at my wrist multiple times throughout the day marveling at my little companion as we make more memories together through the world. I have yet to see another Octo Finissimo on the wrist of someone else in the wild, but I've been spreading the word about the watch to all my friends and passersby's who may be curious. I love love LOVE my Octo Finissimo and it's the best 13k I've ever spent on a (luxury) product. It will last a lifetime and outlive me no doubt and I look forward to one day passing it down to my future children (thinking wayyy into the future as I am still a young, single man haha!) but I know my Octo isn't going anywhere. She'll be there through it all. Thank you Watch Advisor and thank you Bvlgari for making such a wonderful product. It's not all about flexing. It's about the art and how the art speaks to you. Preserve art and pass it down to the next generation. I wish I could thank the watchmakers and designers in person because I truly love my little watch. Mr. Babin, I'd love to meet you and Frabrizio one day just to chat and let you know how much my Octo means to me and to thank you and your team. Best wishes to you all from Houston, TX!
Incredible emotional story, I love it! You should not only be an official ambassador for BVLGARI, but for the entire watch industry showing and telling your generation how cool and stylish it is to wear a mechanical wristwatch… When I was young - we had no smart watches yet - I always said: Time is too precious to be measured with a cheap watch, life is too short to drink mediocre wine…
Very well said. Curious to see what the next watch will be
Great video.. again! So interesting, Bvlgari is cool.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thank you so much 😊
Great video, Alexander. Most people are not aware that although the DNA of Bvlgari design is 100% Italian, the company's founder was not Italian but Greek. His name was Sotirios Bulgaris and he moved to Rome from a small village in Epirus, northern Greece , an area with a long tradition of silversmithing. His story and the subsequent development of his company are extraordinary. I am fascinated by the brand's watchmaking, especially the Octofinissimo line with Its classic Roman design and its high horology slim calibers and cases. When I purchased the titanium Octofinissimo GMT Chronograph in 2020 some people said this was just a "fashion" watch from a jeweler. I wish most traditional watch companies were as creative as this Italian jeweler! By the way, my Octofinissimo is still my favorite watch in my collection.
Thanks for sharing your passion with us! Did you watch our different videos about the Octo Finissimo yet? May your Octo continue to always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours…
Love this video!! Please include more Jewelry content aswell 😍
Thanks for your kind feedback and for sharing your passion with us! I hear you… 😜 we will in the future…
Another superb production Alexander! Very educational too! Rome’s historic position in the world has added to its design pallet and this has given Bvlgari an uniquely exotic design language. Coupled with the craft of jewellery making it has created some absolute works of art. From its beginnings in 1919, its watchmaking has reflected this and evolved to add the more modern Gerald Genta design language to its vocabulary. Swiss manufacturing in Le Santier reflecting the craft of watchmaking. No wonder then that Hollywood stars like Richard B and Liz T were attracted to Bvlgari!
I hope you keep producing more videos like this. They’re really fascinating! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your passion with us!
Very very like
Thanks for sharing!
Great informative video and interview, congratulations.
A wonderful heritage brand with real history and a passionate CEO.
1. 1919
2. Jaeger-LeCoultre
3. Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor
Thanks for sharing our passion and answering the questions!
Fantastic video!
Thanks for sharing our passion!
Another Wonderful dive into a historic brand Alexander, thank you for taking us to see places and meet people many of us can only dream of discovering.
1919
Jaeger- LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin
Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton
Thanks for sharing our passion and answering the questions!
Beautiful video Alexander!👋
Thank you very much! The story of BVLGARI is amazing....
I've visited rome twice. Beautiful city. Thank you for the wonderful video and history story of bulgari
The city of Rome is magic... unfortunately a bit overcrowded these days... Thanks for your kind feedback!
Love my Octo Solotempo. The case design is so beautiful
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Thanks for sharing! May your BVLGARI continue to always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours…
Loved the interview with Mr. Babin. Always beautiful to see Rome. One of my favorite cities to visit. Thank you Alexander for these wonderful videos. I love to learn the history of a watch brand.
Bvlgari started in 1919.
Manufactured in Rome
The watch brand ambassador couple Liz Taylor and Richard Burton.
Thanks for the kind feedback and for sharing your passion with us... The second question is not answered correctly though...
@@WatchAdvisor mis read your question. Jaeger- LeCoultre
Good 👍🏼 try
Hi, love the content. Do you still plan to do the video about case finishing and manufacturing that you mentioned in the other Bulgari videos ? Looking forward to that one!
Yes, more Bvlgari videos will follow during the year…
Great video! I used to think Bvlgari watches were just fashion watches with cheap movements, but being around the watch forums and TH-cam has educated me on the brand. There are some Bvlgari watches I'd love to have, but you can't have everything, and I'm concentrating on another brand at the moment.
1) 1919
2) Jaeger- LeCoultre, Gerald Genta
3) Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton
Thanks for sharing your passion with us! BVLGARI not yet… you never know… keep us posted please… Good answers!
Hi Alexander 👍👍👍
Hope you are doing well.
Steve
Thanks for your thumbs up! I’m fine and you? Don’t forget to answer the questions and/or write us your BVLGARI story…
Answer 1 is 1919
Answer 2 is Rome
Answer 3 is Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor .
This video is brilliant , and I would like to see more off . All the Best , from Simon Carter
Simon, trhanks for sharing your passion with us and your correct answers...
Hi Watchadvisor , many thanks for your message. Yes the book that you are having as a prize is a very good one , as I have heard about it only a few days ago . What a prize , and keep up with the good work that you are doing . I was diagnosed with autism only 10 years ago , and since I was diagnosed my interest in watches has grown , but many thanks to a small group of people who are now friends of mine . And they work in the same Watch Boutique . All the Best Simon
Wonderful video Alexander! Love learning about all these brands in this type of format:
Answers to the questions are as follows:
1. 1919
2. Jaeger Lecoultre and Vacheron Constantin
3. Elizabet Taylor and Richard Burton
Thanks for sharing your passion with us and your kind feedback! Good answers!!
The answers are:
1)1919 ; 2) Vacheron Constatin and Jaeger Lecoultre; 3) Elizabeth (Liz) Taylor ans Richard Burton
My first experience was with my boyfriend for our anniversary! We had a holiday in Miami and he surprised me with a serpentini ring 🐍 wearing it every day ever since!
Lovely story… once again thanks for sharing!
Maybe I missed the announcement of the results. But have you done it? Just curious.
No, you did not! Apologies, we were simply to busy in the last days ... we will do that in January and announce on the channel in the community section...
Excellent video! Here are my responses:
1. The year 1919.
2. Jaeger LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin.
3. The iconic couple of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
Correct, thanks for sharing and the kind feedback!
Great history. 1) 1919. 2) JLC , 3) Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
1) ✅ 2)✅ 3)✅
To share my Bvlgari story:
So far, I only own several Bvlgari sunglasses.
In the last few weeks, I watched several videos of the Bvlgari Octo Chronographs.
I felt in love with the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo (103661).
This will be my next watch purchase.
Thanks for sharing! Good choice 👍🏻… May I for curiosity ask you to specify a bit the why?
1919, JLC and Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. One more trivia fact Sotrios Bulgari was from Ioannina in Greece. My parents home town.
OPA
Good answers! Thanks for sharing! Καλό βράδυ!
Nice and educational video, Alexander. As usual, by the way.
My experience with Bvlgari is in the "whatsoever" category. Namely, Bvlgari Omnia 😊. That's not because I wouldn't want a Bvlgari Octo Finissimo, but...😢
Also I will try to answer your questions:
1. 1919
2. I think JLC
3. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
Thanks for sharing and your kind feedback! Good answers for the questions!
Faaaantastico video. Im honored to own an octo finissimo sejima. Octo finissimo is an icon in the makimg. 1. 1919 2. JLC 3. Liz Tylor / R. Burton
Thanks for your kind feedback! May your Octo continue to always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours…
1919, jlc & vc, burton and taylor (would love to get one of the books 🤞🏻)
Correct answers! I hear you… 😜
Hey! Thanks for this once again very interesting video.
The answers :
1. 1919
2. Jaeger Lecoultre and Vacheron Constantin
3. Elizabet Taylor and Richard Burton
Thank you also for the opportunity to win this book !
Good answers! Thanks for sharing our passion and your kind feedback!
1. 1919
2. Jaeger- LeCoultre
3. Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton
Thanks for sharing our passion and answering the questions!
Why does the Solo Tempo also have a date window?
Makes no sense. Date windows ruin watch dials.
I am not a fan of date windows either...
I love Rome. 1. 1919. 2. JLC. 3. Burton-Taylor
We too! 1) ✅ 2)✅ 3)✅
What about Paramythia?
Why do you refer to this ancient Greek town?
@@WatchAdvisor Because it has something to do with where it all started. BTW this town still exists
@@akislolis Bulgari, the founder, came from Greece to Italy…