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We could all use a little color- More on the Bulgari PuristS Diagono X-Pro

The Bulgari PuristS 10th Diagono X-Pro is nearly identical to the original with the exception of a few color changes on the dial and the addition of the commemorative PuristS 10th stamp on the sapphire caseback. 

You can't go wrong with the black and silver combination on the original X-Pro which is classic and "safe".  However, imho, the BLUE accents make for a more dynamic and less ordinary looking watch. 

How do they match up?  Which do you prefer? 

Some additional photos, watch details and comments of the X-Pro case, courtesy of Kong , to give an idea of its exceptional construction.

To enhance the look and feel of the dual colour X-Pro, different finishing like polished, brushed and sandblast were alternated, which provide interesting contrast and light-reflection.


The new lug design which allows the straps to close in to embrace the wrist snugly.


A picture of the exploded-view of the casework of the X-Pro.


The 4-part , 104 components case was constructed for a water resistance of 100m.

Besides the rubber-fused bezel, the other interesting part is the top piece (just under the bezel). Using light-weight Titanium Grade 5, the surfaces were brushed and highly polished till 'black-polish' quality. Understand from other sources, processing of titanium, especially in cutting and polishing is more trickly than typical steel.

The Titanium Grade 5 for the caseback is also great for its hypoallergenic properties.


Interesting sectional view of the structure of the casing, note the beveled super polished top piece.


The caseband is made of steel and black DLC coated. Though the DLC is known for its anti-scratch feature, the caseband has lesser chance to be scratched than the top-plate and the bezel. so it is more for aesthetic.
Perhaps there could be a version with the reverse colour scheme or an all-black version soon.


Instead of plain boring rubber straps, the striated pattern continued and reinforced by steel pieces, giving the impression of ruggedness and strength.

Views from the sides ...





The straps would flow with the shape of the wrist, however, would need to have a minimum wrist width of 50mm to wear the watch.

Before moving on, the above picture also shows the attention to details for the casework. Note the lug-assembly. The internal of the lug-holder was sandblasted matte, while both the inner and external walls and the screw were polished.


No effort was spared for the sapphire caseback. Curvex shaped to seat well on the wrist, beveled edges and gloss polished.

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