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Geneva, Nov 08, 2026

LOT 420

BOVET FLEURIER, SWITZERLAND, LARGE POCKET WATCH MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET, WITH SUMMER FLOWER BOUQUET, MIRROR-POLISHED MOVEMENT AND DUPLEX ESCAPEMENT, GILT BRASS AND ENAMEL

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

HKD 96,000 - 144,000 / USD 12,200 - 18,300 / EUR 10,800 - 16,200 / JPY 1,920,000 - 2,880,000

Sold: CHF 25,200

A very fine and very large, silver gilt and painted on enamel, pearl-set, manual wind open-face, key-winding pocket watch with centre seconds. Spring-loaded case back finely decorated with a painted enamel floral bouquet. Bezels, pendant and bow set with pearls. White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, blued steel trefoil hands.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Bovet Fleurier , Switzerland

Year Circa 1850

Caliber 54 mm., glazed dust covers, 12 jewels, mirror-polished and blued steel, "Chinese" caliber, free-standing barrel, Jacot duplex escapement, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.

Diameter 62 mm.

Signature Movement