Bulgari

Presentation of the Bulgari Octo Watch at Complesso Monumentale Santo Spirito in Sassia There is something to be said about witnessing a smart company be smart. A historical brand in a historical city, Bulgari presented the world with their newest creatio...  

wow Ping and Oliver, this must have been an event to remember! I did not know what awaits me before reading, but I have to say that the event delivered exactly what I would expect of Bvlgari. Perfectly orchestrated and planned but at the same time full of... 

I have to say. I was so impressed by all the details. They seem to know exactly when to add them and when to leave them out. I can't wait to share more details about the event. Thanks for your comments Magnus!

the first part ... :-) Oliver

I would have preferred baton markers instead of the Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 but otherwise a very elegant watch. S

I suppose the choice to have the arabic numerals is part of Bulgari's signature stamp on the piece. I'm sure it would have been elegant either way.

is part of the well known Bulgari design/DNA and therefore it is a must in that case, even when I like your idea in general. Back in 1977 Gerald Genta designed the famous Bulgari Bulgari watch and guess which kind of numbers it shows ... :-) Oliver

I'm please to say that I've been privileged enough to see this watch in rose gold on a flight from JFK to SFO! Definitely was a watch I noticed immediately and immediately presumed it was a Gerald Genta or Bulgari piece. A watch with true Bulgari and Gent... 

LOL why is that?

as you can see in many, many ancient buildings all over the former Roman Empire. I included here an example of the inscription of the Titus Arch in Rome (all images: Wikipedia): If you look closely: SENAT V S POP V L V SQ V E ROMAN V S ('senatus populusqu...  

I just learned something I never knew. ;)