Boucheron ‘Double Godron’ 18k Yellow Gold with Original Boucheron Strap from 1978

This Boucheron ‘Double Godron’ catches the maison’s philosophy of creating jewellery that tells the time, rather than just designing beautiful watches. Crafted entirely in solid 18k yellow gold, it features a distinctive hinged ‘Double Godron’ bezel this term is used to describe this watch in the Boucheron Collection book. The hinged bezel is a signature design element that blends sculpture with functional ingenuity. The hinged bezel system adds a tactile, almost playful, mechanical charm.

The white dial is adorned with painted Roman numerals and fitted with gold sword-shaped hands, which are synonymous for Boucheron. The heavy French-made case has the refinement, which can be expected from the famous Place Vendôme jeweller.

Inside beats a manually wound movement, housed in a watch that is as much a piece of high jewellery as it is a timekeeper. This example retains its original Boucheron leather strap, underscoring its originality and completeness. The watch measures 29.4 x 24.5 mm, this is the largest variant of the model, proportioned to suit wrists up to 17.5 cm. It’s practically the same size as a classic Cartier Tank Louis, but then it’s horizontal!

Highlights

• Solid 18k yellow gold French-made case with signature hinged “Double Godron” bezel

• Original Boucheron leather strap

• Largest size variant (29.4 x 24.5 mm), fits wrists up to 17.5 cm

Specifications
Brand: Boucheron
Model: “Double Godron” (largest size)
Case Material: 18k yellow gold
Dial: White with painted Roman numerals
Markers: Painted Roman numerals
Movement: Manual wind
Case Width: 29.4 x 24.5 mm
Year: 1978 (documented in Boucheron Collection book, item no. 365)

An exceptional example of Boucheron’s design ethos — a finely crafted jewel that happens to tell the time — and a rare opportunity to own one of the largest iterations of this iconic Parisian creation.