Jay (Eire)
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First off, congrats on the academic achievement.
The watches are obviously secondary to that, but now that you have gotten it out of the way….
Your Bovet is a unique watch, this should not be something you encounter on another’s wrist except in the rarest of rare occasions and that’s kinda cool just in itself.
The dial is very ornate also, the engravings is something similar to what I have planned for a new watch due later this year. Which also has similar (small) sub dials for time and seconds and in some ways they will have some commonalities despite the other details being quite different.
And the reverse side as you note will give you pleasure and that knowing smile hopefully for years to come.
If it were me, I may change the strap to something that allows the dial to sing. Right now, dial and strap are competitors and I think the strap may be overpowering that star of a dial.
Congrats again. Let’s see some outdoor wrist shots in natural light too.
Graduation Gift 🎓⌚️
After finishing my MBA at Duke Fuqua, I finally pulled the trigger on something I’ve admired for a long time: a Bovet 19Thirty. This is my first independent watch purchase, which makes it feel even more special. I bought it used, though honestly I could n...
Huge congratulations to you, Spencer!
What an accomplishment to graduate that school. You have made a wonderful acquisition with the Bovet, and the special meaning as for why will make this one a legend in your collection. Enjoy it in the best of health!
Thank you Michael! Honestly I think you nailed it. The connection to the graduation milestone is what makes this one feel so special to me already.
And funny enough, the “8 out of 60” ended up carrying extra meaning too because 8 is considered lucky in Chinese culture, as well as red being an auspicious color. I spent a huge part of my childhood growing up across Singapore, Taiwan, and mainland China...
Huge congratulations on your graduation
and on this acquisition! I love your way of saying why you love this 19thirty, which is indeed a wonderful flamboyant timepiece. I wish you many years of happiness with it. Best, Emmanuel
Wonderfully Flamboyant 😂
Thank you Emmanuel! Honestly “wonderfully flamboyant” may be the most accurate description of a Bovet possible 😂 That unapologetic artistry is exactly what drew me to the brand.
Future CEO 😅
Haha thank you! I think the watch may currently have more confidence than I do, though hopefully I’ll catch up eventually 😂
Its the perfect commemoration
Thank you! I really wanted something memorable and slightly eccentric to mark the occasion, which made Bovet feel perfect 🍻
Thank you!
I’m really happy you mentioned the side view because that case profile was honestly one of the biggest selling points for me. Bovet cases just feel so sculptural, the undulations and curves are so cool!
Merci mon ami!
One of the things I admire most about Bovet is how unafraid they are to embrace drama and artistry. It feels very different from most modern brands.
Nice and congrats! 👏🏻🤩
Lovely! Tell me, what is the subdial on the left for? Personally I would get rid of the plastic foil on the movement side… 🤗
Temporary Plastic 😂
Haha thank you Markus! And yes… the plastic is definitely temporary 😂 I think I’m still in the nervous “new owner” phase. And the left side is actually just negative space, which I weirdly love because it makes the whole dial feel even more asymmetrical a...
First off, congrats on the academic achievement.
The watches are obviously secondary to that, but now that you have gotten it out of the way…. Your Bovet is a unique watch, this should not be something you encounter on another’s wrist except in the rarest of rare occasions and that’s kinda cool just in ...
Eccentric in the Best Way
Really appreciate such a thoughtful comment, Jay. Honestly the rarity and individuality were huge parts of the appeal for me. I love watches that feel personal and slightly eccentric rather than something you see everywhere. And I think you may honestly b...