Property from a Japanese Collector
949
Bovet
Ref. 5347
An attractive and rare stainless steel mono-rattrapante chronograph wristwatch with tachymeter scale and “tropical” gilt dial
- Estimate
- HK$78,000 - 120,000€8,700 - 13,300$10,000 - 15,400
HK$107,100
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Bovet
- Year
- Circa 1940s
- Reference No
- 5347
- Case No
- 5783
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 38mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In 1936, Bovet created and patented a “mono-rattrapante” chronograph system that acted similarly to a split-seconds mechanism, however without the heavy cost to manufacture. The mechanism was operated through the top chronograph button, while the lower button would stop it and when released allowed the time to catch up to the actual time. This was done via tension in a hairspring that built up as the chronograph button was held, and when released the hairspring unwound.
The present example features a beautiful and intense “tropical” brown dial that has aged consistently and uniformly. With original radium luminous material on the dial, the Geiger reading is indeed impressive. With an exemplified vintage appeal with a case design typical of the respective era, the present tasteful example is surely impress vintage chronograph collectors.
The present example features a beautiful and intense “tropical” brown dial that has aged consistently and uniformly. With original radium luminous material on the dial, the Geiger reading is indeed impressive. With an exemplified vintage appeal with a case design typical of the respective era, the present tasteful example is surely impress vintage chronograph collectors.
Bovet
Swiss | 1822The firm Bovet 1822 has a rich, centuries-long history beginning when Edouard Bovet sold four decorative pocket watches in Canton Asia for what would today equal $1 million. By 1822, Edouard, with his brothers, registered the company in London, which at the time was an important center for watches and clocks. That same year, they moved their manufacturing center to the Swiss municipality Fleurier. Bovet became known for their highly decorative pocket watches for the Chinese market. Their richly engraved movements were so important to the watch that Bovet created the concept of the transparent watch back so owners could see the beauty of the movement. Bovet's oversized chronograph wristwatches, such as the Mono Rattrapante chronograph, are especially sought-after. Today, the firm continues their tradition of exquisitely enameled watches.
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