Horological Meandering

I have managed to find a steel Bovet Mono-Rattrapante Chronograph watch relatively cheap but the downside is that the watch is in terrible shape and it is in need of full service and repairs. To make matter worse, there are missing parts as well. After th...  

While all the rattrapantes ( split seconds ) have two hands to measure the seconds of two events, the mono rattrapante has only one. With the upper pusher, you start the Chrono, while when pushing on the pusher at 4 o clock, you make a pause, and when you... 

Be, Dirk ...  

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is a period correct bracelet!!!

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They say it was leather. I’m still going metal on this one.

Is the right choice and not too hard to source

I would enjoy seeing a moment shot as well. Great job, it looks fantastic.👍🏻

Actually, the process is tough. Luckily as I have managed to find an old Valjoux movement some time back first.

There are two versions of Bovet Mono Rattrapante chronograph wristwatch : (Right Photo )The first, features a round, flat push-piece at 2 and an olive-shaped push-piece at 4 and the diameter is 36mm (Left Photo) The second version has a round water-resist...  

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Wonderful catch!