Bulgari · Octo

Strap for Octo Solotempo 38 Pink Gold

Integrated bracelet: measurements, the most common questions, and the way to a made-to-measure strap.

Integrated bracelet

The Bulgari Octo 102119 is designed with a bracelet integrated into the case. For a compatible made-to-measure strap, the Casati Milano atelier builds it on your watch.

Case diameter38 mm
Reference102119
FamilyOcto
MovementBulgari caliber BVL 191 Hours, Minutes, Seconds | Date
CaseRose Gold

Spring bar

Swiss Standard universal spring bars

The right category for this model · 316L steel, all lug widths 13–26 mm

The Octo 102119, seen from the bench

The Octo represents one of Bulgari's contemporary collections characterized by an octagonal case. The model mounts the automatic caliber BVL 191 with indication of hours, minutes, seconds and date. The reference 102119 maintains the distinctive geometric lines of the Octo series.

Frequently asked questions

Can a standard strap be fitted to the Bulgari Octo 102119?

No, not a standard commercial one: the Bulgari Octo 102119 features an integrated bracelet or proprietary lug system incompatible with conventional mounting solutions. However, a bespoke leather strap can be constructed directly onto the watch at <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>, adapting perfectly to the case geometry.

How does the bespoke strap construction process work for this model?

Casati Milano's atelier takes precise measurements of the lug during a private consultation, measuring depth, geometry, and attachment points on the case. The leather strap is then handcrafted using the watch as a continuous reference, ensuring perfect alignment and total aesthetic integration.

Which leather is most suitable for the Bulgari Octo 102119?

Rose gold on the 102119 dialogues beautifully with fine-grain aniline leather, laminated alligator, cognac calf, or shell cordovan. The choice depends on usage: vegetable-tanned leather develops patina over time and amplifies narrative character, whilst more formal hides maintain stable tone and consistency.

How long does a well-crafted artisanal strap last?

A strap realised with bespoke tailoring techniques using superior-quality leather and constructed with passants, buckles, and stitching free from compromise lasts years with ordinary care. Longevity depends on use, sun exposure, and humidity, but bespoke construction guarantees structural rigidity that protects against premature wear.

Why is the Bulgari Octo 102119 considered a design masterpiece?

Gérald Genta's 2012 design fuses octagonal geometry with golden proportions, creating an architectural manifesto conveying three millennia of Roman classicism towards Swiss haute horlogerie. Rose gold, the BVL 191 calibre, and the structural integration between case and lug form an aesthetic continuum without compromise.

The next step

The right strap isn't chosen. It is built, together.

From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is made for those who know that things done well take time. Rare leathers, one piece at a time, eighteen months of warranty.

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