The Basics
The Bvlgari Octo Velocissimo features a bold and powerful eight-sided case in stainless steel, measuring in at 41mm. The various angles, facets and finishes give this watch a sculpted and architectural feel. It is powered by an automatic chronograph movement with column wheel and silicium escapement beating away at a high-paced 36.000bph. In this version, it is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet.
| Brand: | Bulgari |
| Family: | Octo |
| Reference: | 102116 |
| Name: | Octo Velocissimo |
| Produced: | 2014 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Bulgari’s model 102116 from Octo watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Bulgari’s Octo Velocissimo (102116) was originally released in 2014. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 36000 bph ( 5 Hz) to provide a 50-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 41mm in diameter and roughly mm thick, with 30mm lug width. The case is paired with a black color dial with dauphine-shaped hands, and a stick / dot hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Bulgari’s Octo model 102116 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: | 41mm |
| Height: | mm |
| Lug Width: | 30mm |
| W/R: | 100 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Octo 102116 movement is a powered by caliber BVL 328 made by Bulgari. The 31-jewel automatic movement is 30mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 36,000 semi-oscillations per hour or 5 Hz. This movement offers a 50-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | Bulgari |
| Caliber: | BVL 328 |
| Base: | Zenith El Primero 400 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 30mm |
| Jewels: | 31 |
| Reserve: | 50 hours |
| Frequency: | 36000 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Bulgari’s Octo 102116 cost? This watch was introduced in 2014 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: $9,900
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Specifications:
- Brand: Bulgari
- Model: Octo Velocissimo
- Reference Number: 102116
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 41
- Thickness:
- Lug Width: 30
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Stick / Dot and Dauphine-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 100 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Bulgari
- Caliber: BVL 328
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 30mm
- Jewels: 31
- Power Reserve: 50 hours
- Frequency: 36000 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small 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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