The Watch: Gerald Genta designed the Octo in the 1990s, and Bulgari acquired the rights when they purchased his brand in 2000. It took another decade for Bulgari to fully realize what they had: a case shape that could anchor an entire collection. The Octo Roma softens the original Octo Finissimo's angularity into something more classical, with polished bevels and a dial layout that reads dressier than its geometric bones suggest.
Reference 103739 presents the Roma in steel with a blue dial, 41mm, automatic. The octagonal bezel sits atop a round case middle, creating a visual tension that resolves differently depending on the angle. Bulgari's in-house caliber BVL191 provides the power, with a 42-hour reserve visible through the exhibition caseback.
This example comes on Bulgari's blue rubber strap, a combination that leans into the watch's sportier potential. Watch only, priced for the collector who wants the case and movement without the full package.
