The Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter One presents a host of innovations and gives a glimpse of the scope of the unprecedented possibilities for interpreting timekeeping offered by the “writing slope” case. For this first Brainstorm chapter, Bovet 1822 owner, Pascal Raffy wanted a sapphire model. Chosen for its crystalline transparency, sapphire is also the second hardest material known after diamond....

The Ottantasei tourbillon — the latest creation born of the passionate partnership between Bovet and Pininfarina — attests to the two maisons’ shared alchemy, which enables them to achieve the accuracy that characterizes this exceptional timepiece. To satisfy its collectors, the maison is offering an exceptional edition of the Ottantasei in platinum, limited to just 10 of the 86 movements...

The Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter One presents a host of innovations and gives a glimpse of the scope of the unprecedented possibilities for interpreting timekeeping offered by the "writing slope" case. For this first Brainstorm chapter, Bovet 1822 owner, Pascal Raffy wanted a sapphire model. Chosen for its crystalline transparency, sapphire is also the second hardest material known after diamond....

Blue is an integral part of Maison Bovet’s culture and watchmaking spirit. Whether present on a major or minor note, on the dials or in the movement, this color has played a crucial role in the history and creation of Bovet’s timepieces. The color’s strength lies in the breadth of its palette, and the house has always finessed this transcendent...

On the evening of November 9, 2018 in Geneva, the prize-winners of the 18th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) were unveiled on stage at the Théâtre du Léman. Excellence, creativity and horological expertise were saluted by an international jury which had designated the winners of 17 prizes and awarded the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix to Bovet 1822 for the...

Yesterday marked the bicentenary of Edouard Bovet’s first arrival in China, on August 16, 1818, an auspicious day that forever linked the Swiss watchmaking maison with the nation of China. In the space of 20 years, the visionary Edouard Bovet and his brothers established the success of their maison, built on the burgeoning trade with China. From London To Canton:...