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.


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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