HANDS-ON: Why the new Bulgari Octo Roma Automatic won me over with its quiet luxury appeal
This year the Bulgari Octo Roma received a long overdue makeover that brings it more in line with its more flashy sibling Finissimo. Not only do the changes add welcome continuity across the collection, but also a little extra elegance to the collection’s more affordable but no less delightful offering. I would hazard a guess … Continued
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