Récital 12

For the very first time in its more than two centuries of history making the world’s most beautiful timekeeping objects, BOVET unveils the Récital 12, a timepiece that comes on a bracelet and is designed to be a constant companion.

The Récital 12 was in development for more than two years, as owner Pascal Raffy was keen to respond to requests made by many collectors around the world for an everyday-wear timepiece, specifically on a bracelet.

The Récital 12 features a new 40mm case, a redesigned and reconfigured manual-wind movement, and the aforementioned bracelet. All in titanium, the Récital 12 is light, ergonomic, while at the same time focusing on high horology.

All Day Comfort

Light and sized at 40mm, the Récital 12 has been carefully engineered to provide exceptional comfort and wearability, resulting in a timepiece that is perfect for anything and everything. You can wear it to the office, to an elegant dinner party, or on the weekend with jeans and a t-shirt.

Don’t be fooled by its seeming simplicity, the bracelet itself is a true work of art, designed with meticulous attention to detail. Its 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.

High Caliber

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.

Dial-Side

On the dial side, the movement has been opened up to expose BOVET 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. On top of the seconds wheel is a three-pronged running seconds indicator, complete with three fire-blued hands.

The off-set dial is made completely in-house, featuring BOVET’s iconic “Lotus Flower” guilloche, with 12 petals to represent the 12 hours. Fire-blued screws hold the dial in place, and it is coated with eight layers of rich lacquer to draw you in. Just above the dial is the power reserve indicator showcasing the impressive seven days of autonomy.

Where Art and Innovation Meet

The Récital 12 is the perfect embodiment of BOVET’s slogan, “Celebrating Art and Innovation. Since 1822.” Comfortable and subtle, light and perfectly sized, this timepiece incorporates a high watchmaking manual-wind movement with impeccable hand finishing, showcasing BOVET’s commitment to the highest watchmaking standards, combining the expertise of its cadre of artisans.