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BOVET Unveils Four New Timepieces in Geneva
This January brought another successful Salon with Bovet 1822 once again debuting novelty timepieces unrivaled in technical and aesthetic prowess.
BOVET Unveils Four New Timepieces in Geneva
Focusing on Bovet’s Virtuoso II specialty caliber, released first at last year’s Salon and notable for being the first non-tourbillon movement made entirely in-house by Bovet, the 2015 collection featured three new timepieces utilizing this specialty caliber plus one master Grand Complication. Rounding out the novelties were a few new interpretations of current Bovet timepieces.
The first novelty, the Amadeo® Fleurier Mr. Bovet, extends the Virtuoso II caliber movement to the signature Amadeo® case system. The patented double co-axial seconds carriage is now put to good use with the reverse hand-fitting of the Mr. Bovet timepiece that allows for an additional hours and minutes dial on the reverse side.
Following the theme of the Mr. Bovet, the Amadeo® Fleurier Virtuoso V is another novelty featuring the new caliber within the Amadeo® system; this time with the addition of a jumping hour with retrograde minutes. The Virtuoso V has been given additional detail with 4 engraved plates on the front adding depth to complication presented so elegantly.
The third timepiece presented with the specialty Virtuoso II caliber is the Recital 17, which is a triple time zone set within a Dimier case, which is recognized by its crown at 3 o’clock. In addition to the second and third time zones each having a city disk and day/night indicator, there is a beautiful double moon phase located at 6 o’clock.
Finally, Bovet unveiled the Amadeo® Fleurier Tourbillon Braveheart, a timepiece with an unprecedented 22 day power reserve with a total of 6 patents needed to create the unique tourbillon and efficient winding system. The level of detail afforded by the House of Bovet in bringing the Braveheart to life is a story you will have to read to believe.
About BOVET 1822
BOVET 1822 is a Swiss ”Maison” of luxury timepieces whose origins date back to 1822, the year in which Edouard Bovet founded their workshop in the picturesque Val-de-Travers region of Switzerland. BOVET is renowned for its pocket watches manufactured for the Chinese market in the 19th century. Today, under the guidance and ownership of Pascal Raffy, a visionary with a passion for Haute Horologerie, BOVET is thriving manufacturing unique timepieces distinguished by their pocket watch inspired form. From extraordinary complications such as tourbillons and minute repeaters, to rare artisanal crafts such as enamel painting and “fleurisanne” engraving, each BOVET timepiece is brought to life under the practiced hand of a BOVET master watchmaker. With a highly limited production annually, BOVET seeks to preserve and cultivate the art and craft of traditional watchmaking, while delighting connoisseurs and collectors.
For additional information please visit: www.bovet.com
