Bovet

• cal. 17DM01-HU manual winding lever movement, 60 jewels, one-minute tourbillon carriage • aventurine dial, Arabic numerals, rotating disk for jumping hours, retrograde minutes, luminescent hemispherical displays for universal time and double moon phases, two concentric rollers indicating 24 places in the world, fan-form sector for power reserve indication, triple hand connected to the tourbillon displaying the seconds on a scale inside the crystal graduated to 20 seconds • 18k pink gold case with shaped profile, pusher for local time adjustment at the top of the case, cabochon sapphire-set crown, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Bovet double folding clasp

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The dial is in excellent condition. A surface scratch is visible on the side of the upper-left lug and very minor ones can be spotted on the left band. The rest of the case is in great condition with almost no signs of wear. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by a Bovet certificate of origin, instruction manual, polishing cloth, loupe, setting pin and exclusive presentation case with rotating display stand inside. The Bovet Récital 18 Shooting Star, released in 2016, combines artistic and innovative design with highly complicated watchmaking. At first glance the domed design of the watch becomes apparent. There are seven domes in total, including the four hemispheres of the movement, the dial, the tourbillon carriage and the upper crystal of the watch. 

The movement is driven by two barrels generating five days of power reserve and controlled by a tourbillon balance oscillating at 21'600 vibrations per hour. The watch is regulated by a hair spring manufactured in the in-house workshops of Bovet, an art mastered by only a few watch manufacturers worldwide.

An entirely hand-engraved constellation of stars beautifully decorates the back of the movement and even the carriage and small bridges of the tourbillon. Similar to other Bovet timepieces the following maxim is engraved on the back: "Faictes de mains de maistres, pour servir ponctuels gentilshommes, ce pour quoy attestons longue valeur." This statement traces back to the days of Bovet Freres & Co. and translates to "Made by the hands of masters, to serve punctual gentlemen, by which we certify enduring value."