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. This version is made in collaboration with Maserati motorcars and features a tachymeter bezel, blue dial and matching strap. It is limited to 1914 pieces.
| Brand: | Bulgari |
| Family: | Octo |
| Reference: | 102229 |
| Name: | Octo Velocissimo Maserati |
| Produced: | 2014 |
| Limited: | Yes, 1914 units |
Below is a detailed look at Bulgari’s model 102229 from Octo watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Bulgari’s Octo Velocissimo Maserati (102229) 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 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 102229 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 102229 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 102229 cost? This watch was introduced in 2014 and has been in Bulgari’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 1914 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: $10,750
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Specifications:
- Brand: Bulgari
- Model: Octo Velocissimo Maserati
- Reference Number: 102229
- Limited: Yes, 1914 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 41
- Thickness:
- Lug Width: 30
- Dial Color: Blue
- 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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