Bovet Ladies’ Manual Wind Watch – Vintage 1940s/50s – Rare Survivor – Original Stretch Bracelet & Crystal – Not Working (Needs Setting Adjustment Spring)

A rare vintage Bovet ladies’ wristwatch, dating to the 1940s/50s, preserved in original condition with its stretch bracelet and crystal. Very few Bovet ladies’ watches from this era have survived, making this a highly collectible example.

• Brand: Bovet

• Movement: Swiss manual wind – not working (time-setting spring is missing)

• Case: Gold-tone case with decorative lugs

• Dial: Original dial with Arabic numerals, showing light patina

• Crystal: Original vintage crystal

• Bracelet: Period-correct expandable/stretch bracelet with serial number engraved

• Condition: This extremely rare ladies' Bovet is offered in all-original condition. The movement is currently not running, and I leave it entirely to the next owner to decide whether to restore it or to preserve it as is - a true collecor's piece seldom seen on the market.

Collectability & Prestige

Bovet, founded in 1822, is one of Switzerland’s most historic maisons, renowned for its artistic pocket watches made for the Chinese market in the 19th century. By the mid-20th century, Bovet produced far fewer pieces, and ladies’ wristwatches from this era are exceptionally hard to find.

The fact that this watch survives with its original bracelet and crystal adds greatly to its appeal. Today, Bovet has been revived under Pascal Raffy, producing ultra-high-end timepieces, which only increases the interest in rare vintage survivors like this one.

Estimated Value 

As-is, working not working : $250 – $400 USD

After servicing : $500 – $800 USD

Collectors of Bovet’s historic production may value it higher due to rarity.

Shipping

My name is Louis-François Alarie. Feel free to contact me with any questions. I am a dedicated collector and seller.

I ship each watch individually with full tracking and insurance. The flat $60 USD shipping fee per watch covers high-quality protective materials and careful packaging, ensuring your timepiece arrives safely and in excellent condition. I personally oversee every shipment to make sure it is handled with the utmost care.