Bovet Sportster Saguaro Chronograph Meteorite
An Original Dial for a Uniquely Designed Case – Limited Edition of 100 Pieces Each
The style of the Saguaro chronograph evokes the futuristic contours of chronographs produced during the Art Deco period by BOVET.
The symmetry of the case is accentuated by the push-pieces of the chronograph arranged on either side of the bow. This layout has the advantage of making the piece easier to operate than the side arrangement usual on conventional chronographs.
The new Saguaro Meteorite collection in 46mm is available in steel, steel black PVD or in 18kt rose gold.
About the Dial
The Gibeon meteorite, more than four billion years old, was discovered in 1836 in the region of Great Namaqualand in Namibia,Africa.
It has its origins in the asteroid belt situated between Mars and Jupiter, the fourth and fifth planets of the solar system in order of distance from the sun. Meteorites, veritable time capsules of the solar system, provide answers as to how the latter was formed, its evolution and its age. Composed of 90% steel, 8% nickel, 0.4% cobalt and 0.04% phosphorus, the Gibeon meteorite is the densest example available, with a density of around 8. For the dials of the Saguaro, its finish consists of several stages.
The material must firstly be sawn, then polished, and finally treated with acid.This gives rise to a characteristic interlaced ribbon structure, called Widmanstätten figures.
Specifications
The crown and pushers are done in 18kt rose gold. It has a non-reflecting sapphire crystal (front and back). White, black or golden meteorite dial. Meteorite counters. 18kt gold engraved ring for pulsations. White luminova dots (black or red). Hours and minutes hands with white luminova (black or red). Serpentine seconds hand.
The movement is the Bovet automatic caliber 13BA01. The rotor is done in blued steel, or in 22kt gold depending on the case metal. "Côtes de Genève" surface-finish on the bridges. Screws angled and blued by fire. Balance frequency of 28'800 bph and with a power reserve of 42 hours.
It is water resistant to 300 meters and comes with a blck rubber strap with ardillon buckle in steel or in 18kt gold.
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