Don't think so ...

Jan 12, 2014,09:36 AM
 

... the placement on the dial makes it possible to show a date window, without having to sacrifice an hour marker. Additionally, it is tradition with the El Primero since its introduction nearly 45 years ago, and still works well.

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Bulgari Pre-Basel Release: The Octo Chronograph

 
 By: pingtsai : January 7th, 2014-21:05
Bulgaris Octo Watch has been one of the most exciting and successful releases by the Italian luxury brand in recent years. At its initial release it was hinted that the octagon-shaped and historically inspired watch would be the inception of an entire co...  

Bulgari Octo chronograph pushers blend into the design

 
 By: MTF : January 8th, 2014-08:12
Usually the crown protectors and chronograph pushers on watches look awkward. Some brands make them into features like Panerai Luminor and Patek Philippe Nautilus. Some brands go over the top like Graham. The ones on this Bulgari Octo Chronograph look lik... 

This model is great

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : January 8th, 2014-16:47
Can't wait to see it in the flesh! Cheers, Anthony

Beautiful and Balanced Look

 
 By: flamenco : January 8th, 2014-17:28
Very desirable, more so with what is seemingly El Primero powered !

The Octo range is set for success

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 9th, 2014-05:29
I like this Octo chronograph alot. Looking forward to seeing it in the metal when it comes to Singapore. Like the rose gold Octo case with a black dial, either on the regular Octo or this chrono Octo. Thanks for sharing this pre Basel release Ping. Cheers... 

One of the most beautiful chronograph designs of the last years ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : January 10th, 2014-02:32
... with a definite potential to become a design classic, like the Royal Oak or the Laureato. I appreciate the decent size perfectly staging the movement, and permitting the date to nicely blend between the hour markers. The only thing I would wish for th... 

Date at 4:30 could be a dealbreaker

 
 By: Mostel : January 11th, 2014-15:16
have to see in person... but overall... very elegant.

Don't think so ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : January 12th, 2014-09:36
... the placement on the dial makes it possible to show a date window, without having to sacrifice an hour marker. Additionally, it is tradition with the El Primero since its introduction nearly 45 years ago, and still works well. Marcus