Bulgari · Octo

Strap for Octo Finissimo Automatic Pink Gold / Pink / Bracelet

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

Integrated bracelet

The Bulgari Octo 102912 (aka: BGOPGXTAUTO) 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
Reference102912 (aka: BGOPGXTAUTO)
FamilyOcto
MovementBulgari caliber BVL 138 hours, minutes, small seconds
Year2018
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 102912 (aka: BGOPGXTAUTO), seen from the bench

The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Automatic is a 40mm pink gold case watch inspired by Roman rationalist architecture. It features an integrated bracelet and represents a record-thin design philosophy combining minimal volume with maximum visual impact. The octagonal geometry defines its distinctive aesthetic.

Frequently asked questions

Can you fit a standard strap on a Bulgari Octo 102912?

No. The bracelet is integrated into the case itself – there are no lugs compatible with a standard strap. What you see is pure geometry, built in rose gold. If you want to change it, the only way is to have an artisan rebuild it entirely bespoke on the watch.

How does bespoke strap work on the Octo?

You come to the atelier. <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>, by appointment, Via XX Settembre 15. I take measurements directly from the case, study the angular lugs, and build the strap piece by piece. It's not a replacement – it's complete adaptation.

Which leather would you choose for this model?

I'd go with Mississippi Alligator in natural patina. The Octo has sporty character wrapped in austere elegance – that leather ages with dignity, develops striations that echo the geometry of rose gold. Barenia is the alternative if you prefer something softer from day one.

How long does a well-made strap last?

A strap built with our leathers lasts 8–10 years of daily wear, sometimes longer. It depends on how you treat it: avoid chlorinated water, wipe it with a dry cloth, let it breathe. Leather ages – that's natural. If you care for it, it tells time better than the watch itself.

Why does the Octo have an integrated bracelet?

It's Bulgari's deliberate design choice. The octagonal form doesn't stop at the case – it continues through the bracelet as one piece. It rejects the compromise of standard lugs. If you move it to leather, that leather must be built in its language, not the other way around.

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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Casati Milano · Via XX Settembre 15, Milan · by appointment only