The Basics
The Bvlgari Octo Solotempo 102429 BGO38C3SLD features a distinct eight-sided case, inspired by an original design by the late Gerald Genta. Its many sides, facets and alternating finishes give the Octo a luxurious and sculpted feel. This watch is powered by a mechanical ‘manufacture’ movement with automatic winding and date, decorated with perlage, côtes de Genève and chamfering finishing.
| Brand: | Bulgari |
| Family: | Octo |
| Reference: | 102429 |
| Name: | Octo Solotempo 38 Blue |
| Produced: | N/A |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Bulgari’s model 102429 from Octo watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Bulgari’s Octo Solotempo 38 Blue (102429) was originally released in N/A. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 38mm in diameter and roughly mm thick. The case is paired with a blue color dial with dauphine-shaped hands, and a stick / dot hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Bulgari’s Octo model 102429 is water resistant up to 100 meters (328 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | |
| Diameter: | 38mm |
| Height: | mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 100 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Octo 102429 movement is a powered by caliber BVL 191 made by Bulgari. The 26-jewel automatic movement is 25.6mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 42-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | Bulgari |
| Caliber: | BVL 191 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 25.6mm |
| Jewels: | 26 |
| Reserve: | 42 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Bulgari’s Octo 102429 cost? This watch was introduced in N/A and has been in Bulgari’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: $6,500
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Specifications:
- Brand: Bulgari
- Model: Octo Solotempo 38 Blue
- Reference Number: 102429
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 38
- Thickness:
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Blue
- Indexes: Stick / Dot and Dauphine-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 100 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Bulgari
- Caliber: BVL 191
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 25.6mm
- Jewels: 26
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
About Bulgari
Sotirios Voulgaris founded Bulgari in 1884 in Rome, Italy, as a manufacturer of luxury goods and accessories. The company’s watch division was founded in Neuchatel, Switzerland, in 1980. Now owned by LVMH, Bulgari’s collections include the Octo and Bulgari Bulgari lines.
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