The creation presented by Bovet 1822 meets the highest watchmaking standards dear to the ART IN TIME gallery. This piece – the only one of its kind – is housed in the iconic Amadeo case developed by Bovet 1822. This unique and patented system means that the watch can be converted into a wristwatch, a pocket watch, or even a miniature table clock in an instant, with no tools required. The 43-millimetre 18-carat rose gold case is hand-engraved throughout, as is the clasp located at twelve o’clock. The pattern chosen for this piece is known as the ‘fleurisanne’ engraving, a distinctive style closely associated with Val-de-Travers, the home of the Bovet 1822 firm: a rare decoration, inspired by nature, sculpted entirely by hand in a piece of solid red gold.

The dial of the unique piece depicts a standing horse, finely apparelled in parade dress. The equestrian theme is no accident: the horse is a Barb, a breed highly reputed for its faithfulness and loyalty. The dial is hand-painted, then lacquered using a traditional Chinese technique adapted by Bovet 1822 craftsmen to the specific dictates of the pattern and the dial. Immortalising the noble steed in such a lifelike fashion is a painstaking task, requiring some one hundred hours of concentration. Several parts of the tack, including the horse’s saddle, stirrups, and harness, are highlighted in gold leaf. This arduous decorative undertaking calls for total commitment on the part of the manufacture’s craftsmen. The embellishments on some components take over twenty times as long as the part itself to complete.

The Virtuoso VII features a retrograde perpetual calendar, an inverted hand-fitting, a patented double coaxial second hand, and a patented convertible case. The Virtuoso VII belongs to the Fleurier collection and comes with the iconic patented Amadeo® system that allows the timepiece to be converted into a table clock, a pocket watch, and a reversible wristwatch without the need for tools.⠀An unprecedented convergence of technical ingenuity drives the Virtuoso VII to deliver more information on both dials of the timepiece. For greater comfort and chronometry, the movement’s single barrel ensures over five days of power reserve.

The perfect technical expertise goes hand in hand with all the talent of the House of BOVET artisans. Every component, whether visible or invisible, is decorated using the traditional artisanal methods. The plate and bridges showing the functions of the perpetual calendar are fully hand-engraved with the iconic Fleurisanne pattern.

The Virtuoso V integrates two complications that are difficult to combine: jumping hours and retrograde minutes. The jump of the hour disk must be perfectly synchronized with the jump of the minute hand. A power reserve indicator completes the indications by displaying a remarkable autonomy of five days with a single barrel. To add to the timepiece’s functions, the watchmakers developed a corrector that is independent of the hour disk. It allows the Virtuoso V to display a different time zone on each side of the timepiece.

The Virtuoso V features the patented Amadéo® convertible case, which allows it to be transformed into a reversible wristwatch, a table clock, or a pocket watch, without the need for a single tool. As a result, hours and minutes can be found on both sides of the movement.

The ergonomic 42mm case in titanium provides optimal comfort no matter the size of the wearer’s wrist, thanks to its slim profile (9.05mm). The 19Thirty Collection was designed with everyday use in mind. The real sapphire cabochon that is inset into the crown further highlights its elegance.

In addition to clear and easily readable hours and minutes, these timepieces display the seconds at 6 o’clock in a perfect echo of 19th-century pocket watches. At the 3 o’clock position is the power reserve indicator, highlighting the incredible seven days of power reserve — this timepiece’s incredible energy efficiency is thanks to BOVET 1822’s legendary mastery of chronometry. In fact, the brand has a history of impressive power reserves — it holds the all-time record via a pocket watch produced at the dawn of the 20th century that had an amazing power reserve of 370 days.

The 19Thirty collection stands out for its Fleurier case, a true symbol of two centuries of watchmaking excellence. It is immediately identifiable by its crown and bow situated at 12 o’clock in an acknowledgment to 19th-century pocket watches. In addition to hours and minutes, the 19Thirty timepiece displays the seconds at 6 o’clock in a perfect echo of 19th-century pocket watches. It has seven days of power reserve powered by a single barrel. The sapphire cabochon that ornaments the crown of the timepiece highlights its exceptional elegance.

The sapphire glass of the back of the case allows collectors to appreciate every detail of the movement.
By manufacturing all components (including the very sensitive tandem balance-spring), BOVET 1822 ensures extraordinary durability, chronometry, and reliability.

Versatile and elegant, the Amadéo Fleurier 43 Monsieur BOVET displays the hours and minutes on both front and back, as well as the seconds with a patented double coaxial display. The Monsieur BOVET features a seven-day power reserve and a frequency of 21,600 vph powered by a single barrel.

The iconic patented Amadéo® convertible system and the open dial invite the collector to explore the distinct structure and technicality of the movement. An off-centered dial at 12 o’clock houses the hour and minute hands. The various bridges present voluptuous shapes and the concentric curves of the dial.

The Récital 29 is easy and comfortable to wear. It’s the very first timepiece presented in a stainless steel 42 mm “writing slope” case. This trademarked case has been awarded numerous times for its readability and innovative design. It features the art and brilliance of the House of Bovet’s artisans.

Its hours and minutes are presented in Arabic numbers. It debuts another of Bovet’s exquisite domed-shaped dials that are decorated with hand-engraved guilloché. Its hand-wound caliber, built entirely in-House, was uniquely designed for the iconic “writing slope” case. The craftsmanship finishes combined with the precision of execution, that Bovet is applauded for, limits the friction of the components and powers this single barrel movement with an impressive 5-day power reserve.⠀

Born in the mind and heart of Mr. Pascal Raffy, the owner of the House of BOVET for 20 years this year, the Miss Audrey Sweet Art takes this material and transforms it – all with the goal of capturing the sweetness of love and the purity of a child’s carefree desire for confections. The process of producing this dial is extraordinarily complex. First, the pure sugar crystals are prepared so their structure will not change when exposed to light or heat (no the sugar crystals will not melt). Then the sweet crystals are chosen for size, then combined with special paints and hand-applied to the dial by one of BOVET’s miniature painting artisans. This demanding process, protected by a patent, leaves no room for error. One misstep and the entire process has to start again.

Thanks to its artisanal and hand-made nature, each and every dial is in effect a piece unique. A variety of colors are available, including solid hues as well as gradients.The result is an intriguing mix of texture and sparkle, unlike any other dial ever produced in the watchmaking industry. The special hands of the dial of the Sweet Art are a whimsical, romantic touch. Uniquely shaped, they form a beautiful heart once every hour, as the minute hand catches up to the hour hand, reminding the wearers of the loved ones in their lives.

Elegant hour and minute hands gracefully glide over the off-set aventurine dial, which makes room for the precision moon phase of the Récital 11. In addition, every hour, when the hour and minute hands overlap, their atypical designs form the shape of a heart, outlined in negative space.

Keen to develop useful complications that would allow everyday use of the timepiece, Mr. Raffy — BOVET 1822’s Owner —sought to incorporate a push button into the cabochon of the crown so as to be able to adjust the moon