BOVET 1822 watches
BOVET 1822 honours Chinese history with a collection of miniature painted dragons on its dials in the new Amadéo Fleurier – Chinese Dragon timepieces
The latest offerings from Bovet 1822 presents a collection of unique timepieces that highlights the history of Chinese dragons, a composition of creatures with features of no less than nine animals that symbolises the power or the emperor, while embodying the forces of nature.
Approximately one hundred hours were required to produce each dial, with details so fine that the work demanded the use of a binocular microscope and a brush that consists of a single marten hair. This was a major challenge for the artist who painted each of them by hand on the small surface of the mother-of-pearl dial.
Presented on the Amadeo Fleurier 43mm timepiece, these dials are highlighted by the iconic convertible case – the Amadéo convertible system that enables collectors to admire their work of art as a wristwatch, or pocket watch, or to display as a table clock. The timepieces come in two editions – 18k white gold or red gold – and house the self-winding Caliber 11BA12, with a power reserve of 72 hours. The timepieces are presented with full-skin alligator strap, an 18K red gold or white gold ardillon buckle, as well as a gold/rhodium-plated silver chain, and are water-resistant to 30 m.
The history of Maison BOVET began in China in 1818, where the Bovet brothers’ excellence in the decorative arts and technical ingenuity captivated Emperor Jiaqing, his successor Emperor Daoguang and their dignitaries, resulting in a passion and recognition among art collectors.
Two centuries later, the special bonds between BOVET 1822 and Chinese history remain intact, an inspiration for Mr. Raffy, owner of BOVET 1822, and his artisans to honour the wishes of collectors by offering them unique timepieces whose decorative arts reflect their passion for ancient history and art.
