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Bovet Vintage Military Chronograph - 1947 Ghost Grey dial Triple signed Landeron 51 Serviced

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1947 | No original box | No original papers
$2,087
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Basic Info
Listing code D2JJB5
Brand Bovet
Movement Manual winding
Year of production 1947 (Approximation)
Condition
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Bulgaria, Sofia
Price €1,899 (= $2,087)
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Manual winding
Caliber/movement Landeron cal. 51 (1947 edition)
Number of jewels 17

Case
Case diameter 34 x 40.1 mm
Thickness 12.8 mm
Crystal Plexiglass
Dial Grey
Dial numerals Arabic numerals

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet color Brown
Lug width 18 mm
Clasp Buckle

Functions
Chronograph

Other
Small seconds

Description
Bovet was founded in 1822 by Edouard Bovet for the purpose of manufacturing watches exclusively for the Chinese market. He based his company's headquarters in London due to the ease of transportation provided by the East India Company's frequent ships, but the brand's manufacturing facilities were set up in Fleurier, Switzerland, by one of his three brothers.
Bovet wasn't the first (nor the last) manufacturer to target China, so it had to contend with the likes of Jaques Ullmann and Vacheron Constantin, among others. Đ•ven so - and despite their high price - Bovet's timepieces proved exceedingly popular.
While from 1820 onward Vacheron Constantin dominated imperial northern China, Bovet remained the market leader in the more populated south part of the country until 1864, when the Chinese market collapsed. Today, Bovet is recognized as one of the most collectible vintage brands, and watches like the one on offer here are looked upon favorably by enthusiasts since they more than lived up to the standards set by Vacheron Constantin.

This military chronograph is powered by a rare version of the venerated Landeron cal. 51 that was only produced in 1947. It is in superb condition, is triple signed (dial, caseback & movement), and was thoroughly serviced by our in-house watchmaker.

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Professional dealer | On Chrono24 since 2017
Sofia, Bulgaria
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Sofia, Bulgaria
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