Bovet Sportster

About this reference

The Bovet Sportster SP0480 is a stainless steel chronograph produced during the early to mid-2000s, now discontinued. Collectors target this reference for its Fleurier-style case, which features a 40mm diameter and a "bullhead" configuration with the crown and oval chronograph pushers located at the 12 o'clock position. The watch utilizes the Caliber 13BA01, a self-winding movement based on the ETA 2894-2, modified to accommodate the vertical orientation and a central pulsometer or tachymeter scale. The dial typically features stylized oversized Arabic numerals and a symmetrical three-register layout. On the secondary market, this reference generally trades between $4,000 and $7,000 depending on condition and the presence of the original box and papers. A notable production detail is the integrated bow at 12 o'clock, which protects the crown and mimics the aesthetic of historical Bovet pocket watches while maintaining a modern sports watch utility.