Bulgari · Octo

Strap for Octo Finissimo Skeleton DLC / Rose Gold / Alligator

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

Integrated bracelet

The Bulgari Octo 102469 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 diameter40 mm
Reference102469
FamilyOcto
MovementBulgari caliber BVL 128 SK hours, minutes, small seconds | power reserve indicator
CaseRose Gold, Stainless Steel

Spring bar

Swiss Standard universal spring bars

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

The Octo 102469, seen from the bench

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton DLC in rose gold and steel, designed in 2012, features an octagonal 40mm case with eight sharp angles that defy traditional round watch design. The model is equipped with an integrated bracelet in alligator leather, requiring bespoke craftsmanship to match its distinctive geometry and architectural proportions.

Frequently asked questions

Can you fit a standard strap to the Bulgari Octo 102469?

No, the bracelet is integrated into the case. The lug attachment is not interchangeable — it's built as one with the case itself. A standard strap simply won't engage. I craft custom straps directly on your case at the atelier, shaping the leather to fit the specific attachment points of the Octo.

How does the custom strap process work for this model?

I work by appointment only at <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>. I take all measurements directly from your case, study the lugs, and build the strap piece by piece at my bench. It's not a simple swap — it's bespoke craftsmanship.

Which leather do I recommend for the Octo?

I prefer Mississippi Alligator or aged Barenia. The Octo has a geometric, almost architectural character — it needs leather that breathes structure and solidity, not fragile softness. Alligator holds the case's rigour; Barenia ages nobly over time.

How long does a well-made strap last?

A strap built with selected leather and hand-stitched lasts for years. I have straps in the atelier that are ten, fifteen years old and still perfect. It depends on daily use, how you care for it, and whether you let the leather breathe. Periodic rotation, gentle conditioning — leather doesn't wear out, it becomes noble.

Why does the Octo demand such precision in strap making?

The Octo is drawn from absolute geometry — eight sides, sharp angles like palace facades. Its integrated bracelet follows that same millimetre-level architecture. A poorly made strap breaks the visual balance of the entire case. I won't compromise: every stitch is calibrated, every seam invisible.

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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