Independents

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...  

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!

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... 

It looks splendid 👏😎👍🥂

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

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.

Haha thank you! I think the watch may currently have more confidence than I do, though hopefully I’ll catch up eventually 😂

Nice to commemorate this special accomplishment 🍻

Thank you! I really wanted something memorable and slightly eccentric to mark the occasion, which made Bovet feel perfect 🍻

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!

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.

Lovely! Tell me, what is the subdial on the left for? Personally I would get rid of the plastic foil on the movement side… 🤗

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... 

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 ... 

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...