In the world of luxury horology, the Octo Roma 41 mm (Ref. 103083) from Bvlgari positions itself as an elegant union of Italian design flair and Swiss mechanical precision. At 41 mm in diameter and featuring a case crafted from stainless steel paired with an 18 kt rose-gold octagonal bezel, the watch commands presence without overwhelming the wrist. The anthracite/grey sunburst dial (sometimes annotated as “grey” in listings) offers a subdued yet refined canvas—hand-applied indices and rose gold-tone hands lend the piece quiet sophistication.

Bvlgari equips the Octo Roma with its in-house calibre BVL 191 (also labelled “Solotempo”), an automatic movement running at roughly 28,800 vph and offering about 42 hours of power reserve. Visible through a sapphire-crystal exhibition case-back, the movement carries decoration such as côtes de Genève and chamfered bridges—details that reward close inspection. Functionally, the watch provides hours, minutes, central seconds and a date display at 3 o’clock, and is water-resistant to about 50 metres.

From a wearability standpoint, the 41 mm size strikes a near-universal balance; it’s modern yet not overly large, and the integrated steel bracelet with folding clasp emphasizes comfort and versatility. The design draws heavily on architectural inspiration—namely the octagonal geometry of the historic Roman Basilica of Maxentius—making the case shape simultaneously bold and structured.

Model – Octo Roma
Reference – 103083
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Size – 41mm
Dial – Grey
Case Material – Steel/Gold
Bracelet Material – Steel
Movement – Automatic
Power Reserve – 42hrs
Water resistance – 50m
Condition – 8/10
Accs – Full Set
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