It’s been said that good design is creating something people want before they even know it. The arrival of the new Bulgari Octo 41 is such a moment. Where before, the Octo only existed with a black lacquered dial, now it also comes in dashing white. Previously, the Octo also only existed in either steel or pink gold. Now, eager buyers can have both – literally – as the Octo 41 is made in steel with pink gold indices and numerals. The white lacquered dial seems to endow the watch with a markedly different character, like a Bruce Wayne to the Octo Ambassador’s Batman. Its crown remains harmonious with the indices and numerals and vestiges of its dark side remains as the ceramic insert is black, not white.

 

 

At 41.5mm, the Octo 41 has an exhibition case back through which the self-winding Calibre BVL 193 can be admired. Paired with a brown alligator strap, the watch is water resistant to 100m and offers a 50-hour power reserve.