Bulgari · Octo

Strap for Octo Finissimo Automatic Stainless Steel / Grey / Bracelet

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

Integrated bracelet

The Bulgari Octo 103011 (aka: BGO40C14SSXTAUTO) 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
Reference103011 (aka: BGO40C14SSXTAUTO)
FamilyOcto
MovementBulgari caliber BVL 138 hours, minutes, small seconds
Year2018
CaseStainless Steel

Spring bar

Swiss Standard universal spring bars

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

The Octo 103011 (aka: BGO40C14SSXTAUTO), seen from the bench

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic features a stainless steel case with integrated bracelet in grey, designed by Gerald Genta in 2012. The octagonal case showcases 110 facets creating distinctive light play. The watch houses an automatic movement and measures approximately 40mm in diameter. The integrated bracelet system requires custom lug attachment fitting.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fit a standard strap on the Bulgari Octo 103011?

No, the bracelet is integrated into the case and has no standard lugs. A regular strap won't attach. The only option is to have a bespoke strap built directly at the atelier, by appointment.

How does the bespoke strap work for this model?

I work exclusively at <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>, by appointment. I take measurements directly from your watch case, then craft the attachment by hand so the strap engages in perfect balance with the case geometry.

Which leather do you recommend for the Octo?

I prefer Barenia for this model. It has that sport-elegant character that respects Genta's faceted architecture. It ages beautifully, developing a patina that tells time. For those wanting more formal rigidity, Mississippi Alligator never disappoints.

How long does a well-made strap last?

Four to six years of regular wear, depending on how you treat it. Leather is alive: protect it from excessive sweat, don't soak it, let it breathe. It will age coherently, and if the leather is good, it will continue to tell your story.

Why does the Octo need such precise lugging?

The 110 octagonal facets create a rigid geometry where every angle must breathe. An approximate attachment would break the balance. That's why I do it by hand: every millimetre must respect Genta's intent.

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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