I accidentally got to try on a titanium skeleton and they are stunning. Disappears on the wrist and the design is even better in real life. The fine angles and lines are sublime in such a thin watch.
I used to be a bit of an Octo Finissimo fanboy. Until I saw one in an ADs window. Despite knowing the basic specs…40mm diameter, 48mm lug to lug etc…it still looked huge! And with the blue sunburst dial of the variant I was looking at, rather gaudy too. I reckon it might have to do with the square shape. Square/rectangular watches always wear quite a bit larger than their round counterparts, and the Octo in particular, has a lot of extra metal around its dial. So, unfortunately I don’t fancy owning one anymore. But if I had to, I’d go with the slightly more subdued grainy black dialed variant.
This watch is so elegant it's surprising, I never took a proper look at it, but watching it closely, even on video, it really struck me as elegant and as classy as it gets
The Octo is a fantastic watch! Over the last few years Bulgari proved itself as a true high end watch manufcaturer winning many innovative prices! Bought my Octo Skeleton full ceramic in April of this year and never looked back! Amazing art on your wrist and I often get compliments or questions about. I like my version of the Octo better than the steel versions, as mine is more stealth and less in your face, yet still the obvious Italian genta design style embedded in it! I tried the steel GMT version in the boutique but because of the white metal, it really looks bigger than a 40mm watch. Recommend for the average wrist to go with a black or dark grey color version of the Octo. Thanks for the great video!👍
I‘m a great fan of Bulgari watches , owning booth shown in the video plus a Octo Solotempo 41S and Ergon 41S I can say that these watches are one of the most underrated in the market. Built quality , finish , technology and of course the service are exceptional ! For me these are the most innovating watches today .
@time+tide Love this watch, but is this a prototype? I'm shocked to see how crooked the 9 o'clock hour marker is on the time only model in this video. It should be perpendicular to the bezel and in a straight line parallel with the 3 o'clock hour marker....but from every camera angle shown it looks like it's significantly off. If you extended the 9 o'clock marker across the dial, it would hit the other side of the dial around 2:30 or 2:40. I'd hope a production watch at even 1/10th this price wouldn't be so far off.
A shame you didn’t also compare the various materials. The original titanium is even thinner and lighter and, in the case of the chrono, smaller in diameter. The steel variants are very shiny and an easier transition from a typical steel sports watch, however in titanium or carbon the weight, or lack thereof, is just as surprising as the thinness and broadness.
An excellent point - more guilty of being too broad than too specific, so this one is an attempt at a sheer spec breakdown, but all good points well made on the Ti vs the steel. The Ti is infinitely more wearable in the chronograph, this is 100 percent true. I wore it for a month straight and didn't take it off, absolutely superb.
The steel Chrono is actually bigger than the titanium and ceramic versions which is listed at 42mm. I've got large wrists and the titanium is perfect for me but the steel was just too big
Each & everytime I view Your Channel I suffer from I Really Want that"new watch"when it should be i just need one...You see when I was very young Boy attending school I used to be the ONLY child who couldn't be satisfied with just 1 quality watch...& for many yrs.I used to be purchasing⌚ as if I watch an addict ! & I was worried & I thought something was wrong with ME ?!!! Then when I became an adult I started traveling internationally & it was there I saw so many different brands from around the world 🌎 & it blew my mind 🤯 in a good way.Now that I'm 51yrs.old who is still in ❤ with over 30 watch brands,do you think I'm a watchalcoholic who's thirst may never be quenched ? 🤔😃
A commenter above made the excellent point that the Ti version of the chronograph is totally different on account on material (weight) and also dimensions, so don't give up and don't go to the Amazon just yet!
@@Timeandtidewatches you know what I was thinking of the other kind of Amazon, like Wonder Woman rocking an Octo Finissimo on each wrist and defecting bullets with aplomb!
disagree. these are all GPHG award winners with fine hand finished movements and amazing case and bracelet design and quality. these are underpriced and i believe the prices will shoot up in the next few years as more people experience them.
@@timeisahumanconstruct9251 Well, you started off claiming that "these are all GPHG winners," which is false but also irrelevant. My point was that these watches are overpriced. I compare them to JLC and Grand Seiko, and find the hand finishing of the Bulgari underwhelming. Regarding the designs, the major difference among watches is the thinness of the watch, which I also don't care about. I would be pleased to own one, but not at $15,000 plus. My favorite brand is probably Grand Seiko, which I feel does give great bang for the buck. I'm wearing my Omiwatari right now.
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I accidentally got to try on a titanium skeleton and they are stunning. Disappears on the wrist and the design is even better in real life. The fine angles and lines are sublime in such a thin watch.
I’ve missed you my friend!! Love you all out there at TimeandTide!!!!
I used to be a bit of an Octo Finissimo fanboy. Until I saw one in an ADs window. Despite knowing the basic specs…40mm diameter, 48mm lug to lug etc…it still looked huge! And with the blue sunburst dial of the variant I was looking at, rather gaudy too. I reckon it might have to do with the square shape. Square/rectangular watches always wear quite a bit larger than their round counterparts, and the Octo in particular, has a lot of extra metal around its dial. So, unfortunately I don’t fancy owning one anymore. But if I had to, I’d go with the slightly more subdued grainy black dialed variant.
This watch is so elegant it's surprising, I never took a proper look at it, but watching it closely, even on video, it really struck me as elegant and as classy as it gets
Usually I'm not a fan of thin watches, but this really is thin done right. Killer watch and a nice video
The Octo is a fantastic watch! Over the last few years Bulgari proved itself as a true high end watch manufcaturer winning many innovative prices! Bought my Octo Skeleton full ceramic in April of this year and never looked back! Amazing art on your wrist and I often get compliments or questions about. I like my version of the Octo better than the steel versions, as mine is more stealth and less in your face, yet still the obvious Italian genta design style embedded in it! I tried the steel GMT version in the boutique but because of the white metal, it really looks bigger than a 40mm watch. Recommend for the average wrist to go with a black or dark grey color version of the Octo. Thanks for the great video!👍
Congratulations on your purchase. That ceramic skeleton is my dream watch but way out of my budget!
I‘m a great fan of Bulgari watches , owning booth shown in the video plus a Octo Solotempo 41S and Ergon 41S I can say that these watches are one of the most underrated in the market. Built quality , finish , technology and of course the service are exceptional ! For me these are the most innovating watches today .
Time only blue dial for me! Thx T&T keep 'em coming
@time+tide Love this watch, but is this a prototype? I'm shocked to see how crooked the 9 o'clock hour marker is on the time only model in this video. It should be perpendicular to the bezel and in a straight line parallel with the 3 o'clock hour marker....but from every camera angle shown it looks like it's significantly off. If you extended the 9 o'clock marker across the dial, it would hit the other side of the dial around 2:30 or 2:40. I'd hope a production watch at even 1/10th this price wouldn't be so far off.
Great video, very engaging and well presented
Is it just me or is the 9o'clock marker misaligned on the time only?
You're absolutely right. And there are spots on the polished hands as well. Absolutely unacceptable for a watch at this price point
Time only for me. There's a Bulgari AD not too far from me. I should (or maybe I shouldn't) go try this on one day.
Amazing watches, thanks Andrew. 👍⌚
Gorgeous watch
Why choose, both amazing! Especially for me and a physical match large and in charge if only had to have one.
Fantastic video. I've been in love with the GMT but the size has been questionable.
One measurememt which hasn't been mentioned is the diagonal distance, which is huge due to its square shape.
A shame you didn’t also compare the various materials. The original titanium is even thinner and lighter and, in the case of the chrono, smaller in diameter. The steel variants are very shiny and an easier transition from a typical steel sports watch, however in titanium or carbon the weight, or lack thereof, is just as surprising as the thinness and broadness.
An excellent point - more guilty of being too broad than too specific, so this one is an attempt at a sheer spec breakdown, but all good points well made on the Ti vs the steel. The Ti is infinitely more wearable in the chronograph, this is 100 percent true. I wore it for a month straight and didn't take it off, absolutely superb.
The steel Chrono is actually bigger than the titanium and ceramic versions which is listed at 42mm. I've got large wrists and the titanium is perfect for me but the steel was just too big
Each & everytime I view Your Channel I suffer from I Really Want that"new watch"when it should be i just need one...You see when I was very young Boy attending school I used to be the ONLY child who couldn't be satisfied with just 1 quality watch...& for many yrs.I used to be purchasing⌚ as if I watch an addict ! & I was worried & I thought something was wrong with ME ?!!! Then when I became an adult I started traveling internationally & it was there I saw so many different brands from around the world 🌎 & it blew my mind 🤯 in a good way.Now that I'm 51yrs.old who is still in ❤ with over 30 watch brands,do you think I'm a watchalcoholic who's thirst may never be quenched ? 🤔😃
The system works 🤙
how much?
I've heard people say that the sharp angles on this watch's lugs cut into the wrist.
They should make a smaller/36mm version of this watch.
It has to be this big for the flat movement to fit.
Why is there durt and dust on the hands and dial? This isn't the first review I see with such problems on bvlgari watches ...
Beautiful watch Andrew but I absolutely cannot pull this off; it looks like I'm trying to cosplay as an Amazon.
A commenter above made the excellent point that the Ti version of the chronograph is totally different on account on material (weight) and also dimensions, so don't give up and don't go to the Amazon just yet!
@@Timeandtidewatches you know what I was thinking of the other kind of Amazon, like Wonder Woman rocking an Octo Finissimo on each wrist and defecting bullets with aplomb!
@@Timeandtidewatches that said, my interest in the Ti is piqued and I feel like I need to check it out in person to be fair
Bvlgari becomes a new representative of the thin watch!!!
Beautiful watch. Man oh man. I love it but think it'd look ridiculous on me. #NotReady
make a 36mm and I am in
Index at 9 is bad on the time only
Like a square dinner plate on the wrist
Too large no one can pull this watch off, weirdly shaped but has potential, maybe a 38mm case?
These are waaaaay too expensive for what you get.
disagree. these are all GPHG award winners with fine hand finished movements and amazing case and bracelet design and quality. these are underpriced and i believe the prices will shoot up in the next few years as more people experience them.
@@timeisahumanconstruct9251 Disagree all you want.
@@skzion2 i laid out my reasoning. what's yours?
@@timeisahumanconstruct9251 Well, you started off claiming that "these are all GPHG winners," which is false but also irrelevant. My point was that these watches are overpriced. I compare them to JLC and Grand Seiko, and find the hand finishing of the Bulgari underwhelming. Regarding the designs, the major difference among watches is the thinness of the watch, which I also don't care about. I would be pleased to own one, but not at $15,000 plus.
My favorite brand is probably Grand Seiko, which I feel does give great bang for the buck. I'm wearing my Omiwatari right now.
@@skzion2 Alright, good explanation.
So thin yet so clunky.
Sorry but it’s hideous