Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 88
BOVET FLEURIER A SPRING BOUQUET Bovet, Fleurier, No. 384. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1880. Very fine gilt, painted on enamel and pearl-set center-seconds pocket watch.
HKD 60,000 - 90,000
USD 8,000 - 11,000 / EUR 6,000 - 9,000
C. Three-body, Empire, the back painted on enamel with a large bouquet, pearl-set bezels, pendant and bow. D. White enamel, narrow radial Roman numerals, center seconds, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 26 mm, gilt Chinese caliber, free-standing barrel, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Case signed Bovet in Chinese characters, dial signed Bovet Fleurier. Diam. 33 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-11-24 |
Very good Slightly worn Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-06 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Partially replaced |