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BASEL
PREVIEW
New in 2018: Octo L’Originale and
the Octo L’Originale Chronograph
clasp in DLC-coated steel. The three-hand version is equipped with a mechan-
ical self-winding movement (Calibre BVL 191 Solotempo) driving the hours,
minutes, seconds and date functions. Prices: $7,150 (three-hand) and $10,200
(chronograph).
OCTO L’ORIGINALE
First introduced in 2012 and noted for its faceted case and modern styling, the
top-selling Octo is this year making its debut in titanium in two models. The
results combine the firm’s very successful Octo Collection case shape with the
matte titanium dial and case finish found on its three record-setting ultra-thin
Octo Finissimo models.
The new three-hand Octo L’Originale and the Octo L’Originale Chrono-
graph measure 41mm in diameter. The chronograph features a titanium
crown and a transparent caseback for viewing the high-frequency (El Prim-
ero-based) self-winding BVL 328 Velocissimo column wheel chronograph
movement. The watch is fitted on a leather and rubber strap with a folding
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SERPENTI
New Serpenti watches (previous page) offer a multitude of interchangeable
strap and bracelet options. Called Serpenti Twist Your Time, these models
offer colorful leather straps for daily wear or a bracelet composed of several
dainty pink gold chains, flowing supplely around the wrist. Four new varia-
tions will be available, including one limited edition available only in Bulgari’s
New Curiosity Shop in Rome. That piece is a limited edition quartz-driven
timepiece (20 pieces) and will be available exclusively at the new concept
store, an imaginatively designed art space destined to be the one-stop shop for
all things Bulgari.
The Serpenti Only in Rome features a pink gold case with diamonds on
the bezel, while the caseback is engraved “Only in Rome.” Interchangeable
straps are available in pink or blue metallic calf leather, and the mother-of-
pearl dial has pink gold Roman numerals and indexes. Prices for Serpenti
models begin at $6,500, and the Serpenti Only in Rome is listed at 11,000
euros. Additional watches within the Serpenti (including new Tubogas and
a new ceramic Serpenti), Divas’ Dream and Octo collections are also making
their debut this year.