Bovet Monorattrapante with a gilt black gloss dial

Collecting · · by Christian Bissener


Bovet Monorattrapante chronograph with a black dial, gilt Arabic numerals and two sub-dials on a brown strap

This Bovet Monorattrapante was one of the most beautiful chronographs we have handled. It is far from the price range of a Newman or a 130 PPC, but the combination of the Monorattrapante mechanism, a well-judged 38mm case and a remarkable dial made it a perfect timepiece.

Close-up of the black dial with gilt numerals, white Bovet signature, a sub-dial and blue-tipped hands
The gilt black gloss dial with its white Bovet signature

The detail is in the contrast: gilt numerals on a deep black dial, and the Bovet signature in white. All the lume was correct, with matching hands. It has since found its place in the collection of a fine gentleman collector – which is, perhaps, the better memory.