The story behind this Van Der Bauwede Magnum Commander
The House of Van Der Bauwede has its roots in a rich Geneva watchmaking tradition. The Magnum Commander model embodies a bold vision of design for the 2000s. Historically, silver was the noble metal of choice for the majestic pocket watches of the 19th century, before being definitively supplanted by modern steel. The brand has taken the singular step of resurrecting this forgotten alloy with its famous Silver 800. This bold initiative gives the timepiece bearing the case number 1632 a natural, organic patina that evolves with the wearer's lifestyle. The contrast between the pure, sparkling brilliance of the precious stones and the metal that darkens slightly over time creates a luxurious aesthetic that is completely unique on the market.
Case, calibre and bracelet of this Magnum Commander
The imposing tonneau-shaped case boasts a diameter of 40 mm with a distance from horn to horn of 48 mm and a thickness measured at 11 mm. It is entirely forged in solid 800 silver and is enhanced by an exceptional pavement of 386 brilliant-cut diamonds on its wide bezel and side stretchers. The sky-blue genuine mother-of-pearl dial delicately captures the light and serves as a backdrop for the large applied Arabic numerals. The watch is powered by the reliable quartz calibre 25. This high-precision Swiss movement has 22 jewels and a 24-month power reserve. It offers chronograph complications with its various counters and small seconds, as well as a date window in the lower part of the dial. A thick domed sapphire crystal protects the dial and guarantees water resistance to 30 metres on a daily basis. The piece is mounted on an elegant textured blue calf leather strap with a 20 mm lugs and closes with a solid butterfly folding clasp.
Why this Van Der Bauwede watch
Acquiring this declination is proving particularly interesting on the second-hand market today. The visual combination of the pastel mother-of-pearl dial and the large tonneau case entirely paved with diamonds remains a rare configuration that is highly sought after by collectors of atypical timepieces. The deliberate use of solid silver adds real soul and undeniable craftsmanship to this creation. It offers a perfect balance on the wrist between the exuberance of a majestic jewellery setting and the technical rigour of a tried-and-tested Swiss chronograph. This is a great opportunity to add to one's personal collection an emblematic achievement of a creative and totally uninhibited watchmaking era.
Delivered contents and condition
This beautiful timepiece is delivered alone without its original box or initial warranty documents. It shows slight signs of wear and very fine micro-scratches on the silver case which simply testify to its past history. The lagoon-blue leather strap also shows discrete signs of wear, but remains supple and comfortable for everyday wear. The mechanical assembly is perfectly functional and the numerous diamonds have retained all their original brilliance. A meticulous polishing of the silver or a complete ultrasonic cleaning can be carried out by our workshops on request to restore it to its original brilliance.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the absolute authenticity of this timepiece. We offer a 24-month guarantee and accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. As the leading second-hand retailer in Switzerland and with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for an on-site fitting and collection or fully secure international shipping.
* Good condition - Watch already worn. Some signs of wear (micro scratches, wear marks...). Fully functional and tested by our partner watchmakers.
