Boucheron Epure WA021432

Boucheron Ref. WA021432 A unique and bedazzling white gold wristwatch with three-dimensional diamond-set and aventurine glass display

Manufacturer : Boucheron Year : 2015 Reference No : WA021432 Case No : No. 1/1; No. 21C0075 Model Name : Epure Vague de Lumière” Unique Piece Material : 18K white gold, diamonds, aventurine glass Calibre : Automatic, cal. GP400, 27 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Alligator Clasp/Buckle : 18K white gold and diamond-set Boucheron pin buckle Dimensions : 41mm Diameter Signed : Case, dial, and buckle signed. Movement signed Girard-Perregaux Provenance : Only Watch 2015, Geneva, November 7th 2015, lot 37A high jewelry interpretation of Hokusai’s 1831 masterpiece, The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, this sparkling and attention-grabbing wristwatch was Boucheron’s entry for Only Watch 2015. It seeks to reinterpret this monumental work of art, all while injecting it with Boucheron’s own jewelry and watchmaking savoir-faire. The wave is a miniature sculpture wrought in 18K white gold and both baguette and round brilliant diamonds, while the water is replaced by polished aventurine glass. Within beats a Girard-Perregaux automatic movement visible through the sapphire caseback. The wristwatch was named “Epure Vague de Lumière” or “a wave of pure light”, and engraved on the caseback “Je ne sonne que les heures heureuses”, which translates as “I only ring the happy hours.” These sentiments reflect the ethereal and joyous nature of the timepiece. Purchased by the current consignor at Only Watch in 2015 and remaining virtually unworn, the present Boucheron wristwatch presents a rare opportunity to acquire a unique piece melding art, watchmaking, and jewelry.