BVLGARI
BRS8L 2013
THE NEW OCTO STEEL A BLEND OF PERFECT GEOMETRY AND STRENGTH
The contemporary Bulgari Octo collection has
in steel or pink gold, Octo lays claim to distinction, in
added a new model with a powerful steel bracelet,
the shape of absolute charisma.
specially designed and manuf.tctured to complement irs charismatic appeal. A versatile piece that can be worn with ease on any occasion, this new version
ASYMBOLOFHARMONYAND PERFECTION FROM EAST TO WEST
enriches a collection for men that is an emblematic
expression of Bulgari's stylistic identity. The vety
The inspiration fur Octo's distinctive shape has ancient
symbol of excellence, the shapely Octo's harmonic form sets the bar for the world of men's watches.
roors: &om East to West, the ocragnnal shape has expressed over the centuries a series of powerful and
Octo epitomises the watch made for the Bulgari man: exuding a strong personality, class and chatisma, he
fuscinating symbols that is linked to the concept of
appreciates archirectural design as much as he does
octagon was used in many constructions, the most
the contemporary aesthetic. Also breaking free of
significant of which are Castel del Monte in the region ofPuglia, the dome ofthe Duomo cathedral in Florence,
traditional conventions, the Octo exists outside typical
Haute Horlogerie, searnlessly forging the new. Irs bold intersection of circle and square, giving
perfection, balance, and harmony. In architecture, the
the Pantheon and the Caracalla Baths in Rome, and the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
rise to the octagon, delineates time in a complex: yet
In medieval Europe, alchemisrs believed that the
perfect geometty; the eight sections of the case break
combination of the square and circle was an expression of
classicism, but they maintain exquisitely calibrated
all meticulously worked by hand, with alternating polished and brushed finishes. With a heart beating
the mystical relationship between Heaven and Eanh. In the oracular Book ofChanges, or I Ching. &om China, the ocragnnal symbol ofthe Baguahas a fundamental function: each side has trigrams that, when combined, describe the conditions of the world and their subsequent evolution. In the Chinese art of Feng Shui, placing the Bagua like a
to the rhythm of an exceptional movement, Octo is
compass over a home plant makt:s it possible to artange
powered by the BVL 193 manufacture caliber to display hours, minutes, seconds, and a date window at
the furniture to achieve the best possible dynamic balance between the person and his environment.
3 o'clock. This mechanical movement with automatic
The numbet eight irself corresponds to infinity
wioding via a unidirectional oscillating weight
in mathematics as well as to unchanging eternity. In
mounted on ball bearings - a guarantee of optimal
China, it also symbolizes the totality of the universe.
proportions. As such, the highly structured case states its presence with clean, taut lines that convey its character and power. Octo's no separate facets are
wioding - is equipped with two barrels ensuring a
In Buddhist symbolistn, eight is the number of petals
so-hour power reserve. Uncompromised quality also characterizes the movement parts: the snailed bridges
of the lotus blossom and also the number of paths to wisdom. Octo - which means eight in Latin - there-
with clltes de Geneve embellishmenrs have chamfered
lOre speaks a universal language. In much the same way,
and polished edges, while the main-plate is decorated
Rome, the city in which Bulgari has irs toors and &om
with a perlage finish. The elegant black lacquered dial
which it draws inspiration, established the first teal
accentuates the overall purity of the model. Available
cosmopolitan world in histoty.
BVLGARI
BRS8L 2013
OCTO STEEL
DESCRIPTION
DIMENSIONS AND JEWELLING
DISPLAY
POWER RESERVE
FREQUENCY
FINISH I N G
J EWE L S U R R 0 UN D S
DIAL
CASE
BVL 193, mechanical calibre automatically wound by a unidirectional oscillating weight. 25.60= x 3路70=; 28 jewels. Hours, minutes and seconds, semi-instant date window at 3 o'clock.
Double ba1rel ensuring a 50-hour power reserve. 4Hz-28,8oovph. Bridges snailed and adorned with C8tes de Gerdve motif, chamfered and polished bridge edges, circulai-gtained mainplate, satin-brushed wheels, polished pivots. Tone-on-tone diainond polished. Black lacquered, hand-applied rhodium facetted hour-maikers. In-house manufactured case, screw-lock crown with ceramic insert, screw-down case, transparent sapphire back; 41,5mm x 10.55mm, waterresistant to 1oom.
STRAP
Stainless steel bracelet with alternating satin & polished elenrents, stainless steel folding clasp.