Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2025
LOT 85
BOVET, SWITZERLAND, REF. 5437, MONO RATTRAPANTE, OVERSIZE, TROPICAL DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 19,000 - 38,000 / USD 2,500 - 4,900 / EUR 2,200 - 4,300TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 5,000
An exceptional and rare, large, stainless steel, manual wind chronograph wristwatch
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8-14 |
Good Slightly scratched Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Bovet, switzerland
Model Mono Rattrapante
Reference 5437
Year circa 1940's
Case No. 3437
Diameter 38
Caliber Valjoux 84, 17 jewels
Signature dial
Notes
A breathtaking example of the Mono-rattrapante by Bovet, an early simplified concept of the split-second mechanism based on the caliber Valjoux 84. Its large size (38 mm) combined with its early "waterproof" snap-back case and amazing black dial that has turned tropical makes this the best example we have ever offered at auction.