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Bovet AS36038-SD12
Ref. 33498
Bovet sits at the furthest reach of Swiss independent watchmaking, and pieces from this house appearing on the pre-owned market typically come from a brand better known for elaborate painted dials and complex pocket-watch-derived cases. This reference is something quieter — a 36mm round dress watch aimed squarely at a feminine wrist, with a white dial that dispenses entirely with hour markers, leaving the hands to work alone against a clean field. At that diameter it sits close rather than dominates, and the steel bracelet keeps the whole thing composed and consistent in tone. The automatic movement beneath means daily wear winds it without ceremony.
- Reference
- 33498
- Brand
- Bovet
- Case size
- 36mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,551), Watches Under 37mm (1,351), Automatic Watches (1,311), Women's Watches (1,285) and Pre-Owned, Ex-Display & Vintage Watches (199).
2-year Goldsmiths warranty
Best of 2 retailers
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 36mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
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| Specification | 33498 | 9068BR/12/976/DD00-30- | 2305V/000M-B400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £19,995 | £15,995 | £19,950 |
| Case size | 36mm | 33.5mm | 37mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 150m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | — | 38 hours | 44 hours |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's, though at 36mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths at £19,995, pre-owned. No UK retailer we track lists this reference new.
Is this available new?
Not from the UK retailers we track. This reference is listed as pre-owned only, at £19,995 from Goldsmiths. Goldsmiths test every pre-owned watch for authenticity, timekeeping and water resistance, and warrant it for 2 years — the same term they give on a new watch.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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