Bvlgari Octo Solotempo BGO38S

Step into architecture you can wear: the Octo Solotempo BGO38S is where Italian flair meets Swiss watch-engineering. The 38-mm stainless steel case echoes the sharp angles of the Roman Forum, its multi-facet octagonal silhouette catching light like a modern sculpture. The crisp black dial offers a minimalist yet striking backdrop for bold, applied indices, a slim date window at 3 o’clock, and polished dauphine hands. With 100 m of water resistance and sapphire crystal, it’s a refined piece that doesn’t shy away from real-life wear.

Inside, this watch carries the in-house calibre BVL 191 (for the 38 mm variant), delivering automatic winding, hours–minutes–seconds and date, all in a compact, high-finish package. The combination of a refined case profile, a well-balanced dial and a subtle yet distinctive design presence makes the Octo Solotempo BGO38S the kind of watch that quietly nails both everyday elegance and understated statement-style. Think boardroom polish meets architectural cool.

Reference: BGO38S

Dated: 2021

Case Size: 38mm x 10.5mm Thickness - Stainless Steel

Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet and Leather Bulgari Strap

Movement: BVL 191 - Automatic 

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, date

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Case has light scratches and wear. Bracelet has light scratches. Bezel has light scratches and wear. Dial, hands, and crystal have no wear.

Bvlgari, founded in 1884 by Sotirio Bulgari in Rome, began as a high jewelry house known for bold, architectural designs inspired by ancient Roman art and Italian craftsmanship. Though the brand’s roots are in jewelry, Bvlgari entered the world of watchmaking in the 1970s with the launch of the Bvlgari Bvlgari, a model that fused Swiss mechanics with unmistakable Italian design. In 1980, the brand established Bvlgari Time in Neuchâtel, Switzerland—marking its commitment to in-house watchmaking and paving the way for it to become a serious player in the world of Swiss haute horlogerie.

Bvlgari’s modern watch collections are a masterclass in design innovation and mechanical excellence. The Octo Finissimo series, launched in the 2010s, shattered multiple records for ultra-thin movements, including tourbillons, chronographs, and minute repeaters—all housed in sleek, architectural cases. The Serpenti collection blends high jewelry with horology, featuring snake-like bracelets and hidden time displays, while the Aluminium and Diagono lines bring a sporty, modern edge. Known for merging Italian style with Swiss precision, Bvlgari has carved out a distinct identity in luxury watchmaking—one that appeals to collectors who value cutting-edge design as much as traditional craftsmanship.