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Bulgari Bulgari 102045

Bulgari Bulgari Bulgari 102045: strap made to measure on the watch at the Casati Milano atelier, by appointment.

Bulgari Velocissimo

Technical Specifications

Bulgari 102045
Reference

102045

Movement

Bulgari caliber BVL 328 Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds | Date | Chronograph, Column wheel

The Heritage

The Bulgari Bulgari 102045 is a stainless steel model with a 41.50mm case diameter, featuring the iconic double signature engraved on the bezel. Designed in the 1970s, it represents Roman design applied to watchmaking. This model requires a custom bespoke strap with non-standard integrated lugs, crafted by Atelier Casati Milano using premium leathers from their private collection.
Made to Measure

The strap for this watch is made to measure

On the Bulgari Bulgari Bulgari the bracelet is drawn as part of the case: no catalogue strap will fit. In the atelier we take the measurements on the watch itself and build the strap on the piece — that is the work of Casati Milano.

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FAQ

Can you fit a standard strap on the Bulgari Bulgari 102045?

No, the bracelet is integrated into the case and doesn't have standard lugs. A commercial strap won't attach. But in my atelier I craft a bespoke strap for you, modelled directly onto your case geometry — it's the only way that respects the watch.

How does the bespoke strap process work for this model?

Visit me at <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>, by appointment. I take measurements directly from your case, study the proprietary attachment, and build the strap piece by piece. No approximations, no compromise.

Which leather do you recommend for the Bulgari Bulgari?

I prefer ultralight Swift or hand-aged Barenia. This watch is both sporty and refined — it won't tolerate heavy leathers. Swift flows across the skin like the original bracelet, Barenia develops a patina that speaks with the steel. Both breathe with your wrist.

How long does a well-made strap last?

With proper care, 8-10 years, sometimes longer. Leather ages coherently — it doesn't wear out, it transforms. It depends on how much you wear it, how you treat it, the climate where you live. I teach every client how to care for it, because good leather deserves respect.

Why does this model require special work in the atelier?

The 102045 was designed in the 1970s with a precise constructive philosophy: the integrated bracelet is not an addition, it's part of the form itself. Modifying it superficially betrays the design. In the atelier we work by hand to restore that coherence, using rare leathers from our private reserve.

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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