ovet has traditionally been a strap House, but we have had many collectors from all over the world asking for a metal bracelet,” explains owner Pascal Raffy. “I’m very detail oriented when it comes to comfort and design, so I knew if we did a bracelet, it would have to be as close to perfect as possible. My team and I worked on this timepiece for two full years, going through version after version to get it absolutely right.”

“The bracelet is supremely comfortable, forming to the wrist and offering all-day wearability,” he continues. “I think its unique combination of style, comfort, lightness, and serious watchmaking will appear to collectors everywhere.”

The off-set dial is made completely in-house, featuring Bovet’s iconic “Lotus Flower” guilloche, with 12 petals to represent the 12 hours. The movement has been opened up to expose Bovet’s in-house balance wheel and regulating organ, as well as a portion of the gear train providing the energy from the single barrel. A new bridge was developed for the seconds cage, adding to the mesmerizing visual effect.

The bracelet’s ingenious folding clasp incorporates an expansion mechanism, allowing for up to 3mm of adjustability to accommodate minor fluctuations in wrist size throughout the day. The combination of polished and matte-brushed surfaces, along with the incorporation of the “V” of Bovet, creates a visually stunning and harmonious design. When the folding clasp comes together, the tips of the V form an infinity symbol.

The Récital 12 features a brand-new movement, its design unique for Bovet. The baseplate of the movement, which is typically visible from the front of the timepiece, has been inverted for the Récital 12. Resembling a three-quarter plate, this new baseplate has a circular bridge with Bovet engraved on it, designed so the timepiece could be thinner. The overall effect is impressive – solid and robust, yet elegant and impeccably finished.

This new movement provides seven days of power reserve (168 hours) from a single barrel, emphasizing Mr. Raffy’s commitment to provide collectors with long power reserves, much longer than the current standard in watchmaking, 36-48 hours.

Price: CHF 29,800

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