Bulgari Octo Roma WorldTimer Singapore Edition

Opening Context
The Octo collection has become central to Bulgari’s modern identity, uniting Italian architectural design with serious Swiss watchmaking. While the Octo Finissimo explored extreme thinness, the Octo Roma line refined the geometry into a more versatile, everyday form. The WorldTimer builds on this foundation, expressing Bulgari’s long-standing interest in travel and cosmopolitan living through a complication that feels intuitive rather than ornamental. The Singapore Edition adds a regional point of view to an already globally minded watch.

Why This Reference Matters
This Octo Roma WorldTimer stands out for its clarity and restraint. The black ceramic case gives the watch a contemporary, almost stealth-like presence, while remaining lightweight and highly wearable. The black dial is organized around a world time city ring and a 24-hour disc, allowing instant reading of global time zones without visual overload. Luminous Arabic numerals reinforce legibility, especially in low light. Inside, the automatic calibre BVL 257 offers dependable performance and a clean integration of the world time function, aligning with Bulgari’s focus on usability as much as design.

On the Wrist
At 41mm, the Octo Roma WorldTimer wears comfortably thanks to the ceramic case and softened Octo Roma profile. The watch feels lighter than its dimensions suggest, sitting securely without top-heaviness. The red fabric strap introduces a deliberate contrast, giving the watch energy and regional character while keeping it casual and modern. On the wrist, it feels contemporary and purposeful, well suited to frequent travel and daily wear alike.

Condition & Transparency
This example features a black ceramic Octo Roma case with a black world time dial, luminous Arabic numerals, and a 24-hour disc. It is fitted to a red fabric strap and secured by a black DLC pin buckle. The watch is powered by the automatic calibre BVL 257 with an approximate 42-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100 meters. Any information regarding service history, box, or papers is disclosed clearly based on confirmed details, with no assumptions made where information is unavailable.

Why It Belongs in a Collection
The Octo Roma WorldTimer appeals to collectors who appreciate modern design paired with practical complication. It complements more traditional world time watches by offering a contemporary alternative rooted in architecture rather than heritage replication. Within a broader collection, it brings contrast, color, and a distinctly modern Bulgari perspective.

Closing
The Bulgari Octo Roma WorldTimer Singapore Edition reflects the brand’s ability to reinterpret classic complications through a modern, design-led lens. For collectors drawn to contemporary materials, architectural form, and travel watches that feel genuinely usable, this reference offers a confident and distinctive expression of Bulgari’s evolving watchmaking language.

Specifications

• Case Size: 41 mm
  
• Case Material: Black Ceramic
  
• Dial: Black Dial with World Time City Ring, 24-Hour Disc and Luminous Arabic Numerals
  
• Strap: Red Fabric Strap with Black DLC Pin Buckle
  
• Power Reserve: Approx. 42 Hours
  
• Water Resistance: 100 m
  
• Movement: Automatic (Calibre BVL 257)

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