We went hands-on with the Bulgari Octo Roma Worldtimer 2025, ref.103762. Explore the design and feature updates with exclusive pictures. Price €10,900
In 2023, Bulgari began revisiting the Octo Roma collection, starting with the three-hand automatic models and chronographs, and progressively updating the entire line.
Now in 2025, the luxury brand continues this evolution with a refreshed Octo Roma Worldtimer, introducing refinements that enhance both its functionality and design.
The Octo Roma Worldtimer enables instant reading of the time in 24 cities, or 24 time zones. Whether you need such functionality daily or not, there is no denying that this is a fascinating and enjoyable watch to interact with.
We had the opportunity to wear and test the 2025 edition, ref. 103762, and are pleased to share our impressions and pictures.
The watch features a 41 mm x 10.80 mm case crafted from 904L stainless steel, brighter and more corrosion-resistant than the more commonly used 316L steel.
Its sculpted geometry is enhanced by the contrast of finishes, with a satin-brushed upper round bezel resting on a polished lower octagonal section, a hallmark of the Octo Roma architecture.
In keeping with the design refresh introduced in 2023, the 2025 Worldtimer has been subtly streamlined, particularly around the lugs, which now flow more smoothly into the case without sharp transitions.
And for optimal protection and aesthetic integration, two discreet guards flank the screw-down crown, which features a black ceramic inlay.
Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, equivalent to 100 metres or 330 feet, making it suitable for everyday wear.
On an average wrist, the watch feels comfortable and balanced. For reference, the wrist in our photos measures 17.8 cm (7 in).
Protected by a flat sapphire crystal, the matte blue dial displays a refined Clous de Paris motif in its central area, adding texture and depth.
Polished rhodium-plated brass indexes and satin-finished hands, filled with white Super-LumiNova that glows green in low light, ensure excellent legibility.
On the periphery, two rotating discs manage the world time indication, one bearing the names of 24 reference cities and another with a 24-hour scale divided into day and night sections.
To set the watch, position the chosen reference city at 12 o’clock, then adjust the local time using the crown until the hour and minute hands match the selected zone. Once set, the time in all 24 zones can be read simultaneously. All of these indications stand out clearly in white against the blue background.
All functions are adjusted via the crown, which after unscrewing it has three positions:
1. Manual winding.
2. Adjustment of the city disc by aligning local time with the midday position.
3. Time setting with a stop-second function; the 24-hour disc adjusts itself automatically.
The transparent sapphire crystal caseback reveals the integrated manufacture Calibre BVL257, with its oscillating weight decorated with Côtes de Genève stripes and engraved with the Bvlgari logo.
Composed of 261 components and just 6.03 mm thick, this self-winding movement beats at 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) and provides a 42-hour power reserve.
The Octo Roma Worldtimer features an interchangeable wristband system, offering the freedom to change its look whenever desired.
It is delivered with both a satin-polished stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle and an additional blue textured rubber strap with a satin-polished stainless steel pin buckle.
The practical exchange system is located on the underside of the case between the lugs and operated via an integrated pusher. Secure and user-friendly, it requires no tools; simply press the pusher to release the strap and swap it in seconds.
Additional rubber and alligator leather straps in various colours are available separately.
In its 2025 edition, the Octo Roma Worldtimer refines an already compelling model. Subtle tweaks to the case design and the interchangeable strap system improve comfort and versatility, while the refined Clous de Paris dial adds visual appeal. Powered by an integrated manufacture calibre, it remains a sophisticated, travel-ready timepiece that blends Italian elegance with Swiss watchmaking excellence.
The new Bulgari Octo Roma Worldtimer, ref. 103762, is priced at €10,900 (including VAT) / US$10,000 (excluding sales taxes). bulgari.com
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