Bulgari
Octo 102973

No, the bracelet is integrated into the case. There are no traditional lugs where you can attach a strap. I've seen owners attempt workarounds—it doesn't work, and risks damaging the watch. If you want to change it, I craft a custom strap in-house, shaped to the exact geometry of your case.

You book an appointment with us at <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>. I take measurements directly from your case, study the original attachments, and handcraft the terminal to fit. There's no approximation—every detail adapts to the millimetre. The strap takes shape at my bench, right in front of you.

I favour Mississippi Alligator for contrast: midnight blue echoes the geometric radicalism of the case without competing. For fluidity, Barenia Étoupe speaks to the brushed titanium, almost an extension of it. The Octo is sporty yet demanding—I choose leathers that match its character, never ones that shrink beneath it.

It depends on use and care. Leather built to proper standards bears the weight of years—Barenia patinas, Alligator holds its structure. With reasonable maintenance (no prolonged soaking, balm occasionally), I've seen straps last 5, 6, 7 years without compromise. Leather ages with dignity—that's what I chase.

Because Gérald Genta designed an octagonal case where every element speaks to the rest. The integrated bracelet isn't accessory, it's part of the sculpture. A mass-produced strap would shatter that coherence. In the atelier, I ensure the terminal disappears, that the leather continues the watch's geometric conversation. It's respect for the object, and for who wears it.