A 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.