Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 15, 2010
LOT 323
Bovet - Pink Gold - Piece Unique ?Bird of Paradise? Bovet "Fleurier," No. 2522, Ref. FL 5134. Made circa 2007. Very fine and unique, self-winding, 18K pink gold wristwatch with an enameled miniature painting ?Bird of Paradise? on the dial, a fully decorated and hand engraved prestige movement and an 18K pink gold Bovet buckle. The enameling and engraving are executed by Switzerland's most skilled craftsmen. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Certificate of Origin and appraisal.
USD 10,000 - 15,000
EUR 7,500 - 11,000 / CHF 10,500 - 16,000
Sold: USD 20,000
C. Three-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, pendant bow, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown at 12, sapphire crystals. D. Cloisonné enamel with round pink gold indexes, showing the miniature painting ?Bird of Paradise.? Black wavy spade hands. M. Cal. 12"', gilt, all bridges hand-engraved, 28 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, rotor edge decorated with 23 pearls. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 8 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |