$20,700
Bovet, Swiss, No. 2155, "New York No. 1", Ref. A800.0, specially made for Antiquorum's Inauguration Auction in New York, 11 May 1998. Very fine and unique, self-winding 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with leather fitted box and certificate of origin and authenticity No. 2155. 18K gold in polychrome "cloisonne" enamel with applied gold indexes, showing the bay of New York with its skyline and the famous Statue of Liberty. "Dauphine" skeletonized gold hands. Notes This watch is No. 1 of a limited edition of 12 examples only, produced in 1998 on the occasion of Bovet's introduction in the American Market. This series is dedicated to Newyorkers, to their sense of freedom, and their legendary spirit of enterprise. The dial of this limited series of wristwatches is exclusive to these pieces only and will never be reproduced iii any Bovet watch.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1998-05-11