Lot 8
BOVET 1822
ORBIS MUNDI
The 18K red gold 42mm Orbis Mundi Bovet timepiece is powered by a manufacture hand-winding movement with a magenta guilloché dial and an easy-to-ready world time display. Monaco is in magenta as is the X digit for the 10th edition of Only Watch.
Description
Exquisitely finished, the Orbis Mundi, « the world » in Latin, stands out for its ease of use world timer (that can be set only using the crown) and emblematic Fleurier case, a true symbol of two centuries of watchmaking excellence. The ergonomic 42mm 18K red gold case provides optimal comfort thanks to its slim profile and its iconic crown and Bovet bow at 12 o’clock.
The dial of the Orbis Mundi is guilloché, covered with seven layers of vibrant magenta lacquer. On the world time dial, Monaco, where Only Watch is based, replaces the Geneva time zone, and this is in magenta as well, helping it to stand out as a beacon to the world.
The X on the hour dial is in the same hue as well, a nod to the 10th edition of Only Watch.
The sapphire case back allows us to admire the manufactured hand-winding movement. The House of Bovet is one of the few completely integrated manufactures in the watchmaking industry. Bovet produces more than 95% of the components that go into its timepieces.
Specifications
Model name:
Orbis Mundi
Ref: NTHU024-PU
Case:
18K red gold case material — Fleurier type of case — Crown at 12 — Waterproof to 30 meters — Sapphire caseback
Dial:
Magenta guilloché base dial with 7 layers of lacquer, applied by hand — White lacquered with Roman numerals world time display, with cities representing the 24 time zones — Monaco city in Magenta — X index in Magenta for the 10th edition of Only Watch — Exposed in-House hairspring and escapement — Power reserve indicator
Calibre:
15BM01HU Caliber — High-watchmaking, hand-winding manufacture movement — Diameter: 15 1/3 ’’’ — Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour — Power reserve: 7 days with a single barrel — Functions: Hours, minutes, world timer with 24 time zones including Monaco, small seconds, power reserve indicator — All functions can be set using the crown
Bracelet:
Alligator strap — Red gold ardillon buckle — Strap attachment's points set with sapphire cabochons
Dimensions:
Diameter: 42mm
Thickness: 11.25mm
Specificities:
Easy to read and set world timer — Magenta guilloché base dial with coloured Monaco for CET timezone and X for 10th edition of OW — Manufactured high-watchmaking Bovet movement — Timepiece with more than 95% of in-house components
The brand
Bovet 1822
Founded in 1822 in Fleurier, Bovet has always handcrafted exquisite timepieces. Artfully combining the most sophisticated mechanisms with the finest craftsmanship, Bovet employs artisanal techniques such as hand-finishing, hand-engraving, and miniature painting. To further ensure this excellence, owner Mr. Pascal Raffy has limited the House’s annual manufacture, respecting Swiss artisanal processes, exclusivity, and uniqueness. Since he became the owner of the House 22 years ago, his commitment has been to honour the watchmaking arts and to continue to handcraft timepieces that fascinate and enthrall the most demanding collectors -- all of this achieved by combining decorative arts, innovation, and precision.
As The Guardian of Swiss Handcrafted Watchmaking, the House of BOVET insists on manufacturing nearly 100% of its components in-house, including movements, complications, hands, dials, cases, up to and including the hairspring and regulating organ, the beating heart of fine timepieces. The House of BOVET is recognized around the world as a leader in high watchmaking and is coveted by collectors everywhere.