Bovet 1822
Bovet Virtuoso VIII Virtuoso VIII is the ultimate expression of the artisanal watchmaking tradition that has been upheld by Bovet since 1822.
August 3, 2017In 1822, the Bovet brothers took the decorative watchmaking arts to their highest summits. Since 2001, Pascal Raffy has set out to perpetuate this heritage . The design and decoration of the caliber of the Virtuoso VIII are the ultimate expression of this. Both sides of the plate, for instance, are adorned with bridges whose […]
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Bovet Secret Beauty for Only Watch 2017 Bovet realises a unique creation to support research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy, in honor of this 7th edition of Only Watch.
August 3, 2017Bovet 1822’s charity work has always supported childhood and education. It was only natural, therefore, for Pascal Raffy and the House’s artisans to choose to support again this year the edition of Only Watch. Made from Grand Feu enamel or applied to a mother-of-pearl or lacquered base, Bovet 1822’s miniature paintings have been attracting collectors […]
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Bovet The secret formula for hairsprings The hairsprings’ manufacture is a mystery, be pleased to enter this secret world for a short time video.
August 3, 2017The hairspring is both the heart and brain of a mechanical watch movement. Bovet’s manufacturing facilities, the Dimier 1738 Manufacture, is one of the very few companies that actually manufacture them. That number is so small the hairspring remains a secret thing. First and foremost, no one knows what it is actually made of, with […]
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Watches on a butterfly theme Butterflies take centre stage The grace and delicacy of the butterfly continues to inspire watch creators. WorldTempus presents a selection of pieces on a butterfly theme.
July 24, 2017Bovet – Château de Môtiers 40As it gears up to celebrate its 195th anniversary, Bovet presents an innovative technique combining traditional miniature painting with the application of thin layers of luminescent material. The result is a design that is visible by both day and night. The technique suggests many creative possibilities, such as the ability […]
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Bovet Récital 20 Astérium An innovative and user-friendly new astronomical complication.
June 12, 2017After just one month, it seems that 2017 is the year of the astronomical complication, with two new user-friendly models presented, each so different from the other, yet both with their own unique solution to combining civil time with sidereal time. We have already covered the Vacheron Constantin Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600 in detail. […]
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Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day watches A watch makes the ideal gift to celebrate the day of love. WorldTempus has selected eight watches to delight that special someone.
June 12, 2017Blancpain – Ultraplate Saint-Valentin Blancpain is celebrating this 14th February with a new 99-piece limited edition, specially created for Valentine’s Day. The bezel and lugs of this 29 mm timepiece are set with 68 diamonds, while the delicate mother-of-pearl dial has eight. The second hand represents Cupid’s arrow, and a heart set with 19 rubies […]
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Innovation The balance wheel at the heart of change The balance wheel might not look like much and yet it is the key to precision timekeeping. Its role is currently evolving in with the emergence of new designs and structures.
June 12, 2017The balance wheel is a vital component of the movement that determines its precision and its identity, yet it often takes third place behind the escapement and the balance spring. Its exact function is not well known. It is in fact an inertia flywheel, meaning a wheel that stores and returns energy. The latter is […]
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Chinese New Year Year of the Rooster A number of watch companies traditionally pay tribute to the Chinese zodiac, bringing out new watches annually on the theme of the animal of the year. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.
June 12, 2017This year, once again, several watchmakers are honouring Chinese astrology with limited editions that celebrate the artistic crafts. The Yin Fire Rooster, the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac, is brave, determined and honest. For watchmakers, this divine messenger also has particular significance, as he tells the time by crowing at sunrise every day. Jaquet […]
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Editorial On the up Baselworld will be a continuation of SIHH as far as trends and business are concerned.
June 12, 2017Having read the press release from the Swiss Exhibitors Committee at Baselworld, which was sent out on Valentine’s Day, it looks like we can expect a continuation of the trend already seen at the SIHH for more classic watch designs pitched at more affordable prices. Echoes I have heard from other brands over the past […]
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Tourbillon Mysterious bridges Depending on how they are mounted, tourbillons may work differently, and they may even have a different name.
June 12, 2017Tourbillons spin around their own axis. But what do they spin on? Like any moving element, they need something to hold them. In fact, they are attached by very slim and delicate elements, whose volume is generally stripped back as much as possible to provide a good view of this tiny but very prestigious system, […]
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