This very nice manual-wound Boucheron Carrée from the 1960s is in solid yellow gold and is in extremely nice condition, with its original “mailles milanaises” gold bracelet.
The Boucheron Carrée represents a key moment when jewelers weren’t just making watches — they were pushing design boundaries, merging jewelry aesthetics with horological function. This places the Carrée in a category appreciated by both watch collectors and design aficionados alike.
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This very nice manual-wound Boucheron Carrée from the 1960s is in solid yellow gold and is in extremely nice condition, with its original “mailles milanaises” gold bracelet.
The Boucheron Carrée represents a key moment when jewelers weren’t just making watches — they were pushing design boundaries, merging jewelry aesthetics with horological function. This places the Carrée in a category appreciated by both watch collectors and design aficionados alike.
Boucheron is one of France’s oldest luxury jewelry houses, founded in 1858 by Frédéric Boucheron. It became the first jeweler to establish a boutique on Place Vendôme in Paris, a location that would become synonymous with haute joaillerie and elite craftsmanship.
From the mid-19th century, Boucheron was already experimenting with wristwatches as wearable art — promoting wristwatches at a time when pocket watches were still dominant.
The Carrée line was introduced around 1960 as Boucheron’s square-cased, dress-oriented wristwatch design, blending jewelry craftsmanship with watchmaking. The name Carrée literally means “square” in French — and the watch is characterized by its distinct square case, a bold geometric departure from the round cases typical of most traditional watches. Most vintage Carrée watches house hand-wound mechanical movements, showcasing classic watchmaking rather than mass-produced calibers.
The Carrée appeared in several configurations, often in precious metals like:
Boucheron was founded in 1858 in Paris by Frédéric Boucheron, the son of a draper who showed exceptional talent for jewelry design at a young age. From the beginning, Boucheron distinguished itself through innovative design, technical mastery, and a bold artistic vision.
In 1893, Boucheron made history by becoming the first jeweler to open a boutique on Place Vendôme, choosing No. 26 because it received the most sunlight—important for showcasing diamonds. This move transformed Place Vendôme into the global epicenter of haute joaillerie, soon followed by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and others.
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