Bulgari
Octo 102776

No. The bracelet is integrated into the case. There's no conventional lug system—the octagonal geometry and attachment mechanism are proprietary to Bulgari. If you want to change the strap, I build one bespoke directly onto your watch, working with the case architecture.

You visit <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a> by appointment. I measure directly from the case—every millimetre: the angles, the curve, the ceramic weight. Then I craft the lugs by hand and sew them perfectly onto your chosen leather. It's work that cannot be done remotely.

Mississippi alligator, polished black. The ceramic case has a strong, almost sculptural presence: a leather that answers that hardness, staying monochromatic, feels right. If you want something that ages and builds character, Barenia will develop a bronze patina that contrasts beautifully with the case. Both leathers hold the visual weight of the Octo.

With regular wear and basic care, 5 to 7 years easily. Good leather doesn't wear out—it ages, takes the shape of your wrist, becomes softer. Keep it dry and don't leave it in constant sunlight, and you'll be surprised at its longevity. When the time comes, I come back, re-sew the lugs, and restore it.

Eight facets is pure geometry, balance. It's not arbitrary: eight faces mean each corner of the case catches light differently, the sculpture breathes. In 2012, when he designed it, it was genuine audacity. I chose to work with the Octo precisely for that geometric rigidity: the strap must not be soft—it must support the sculpture.