For over two centuries, Bovet has existed in a special space within watchmaking: One where artistic expression and mechanical mastery are inseparable. Long before modern brands spoke about craftsmanship or authenticity, Bovet was already fusing intricate miniature painting, hand-engraving, and precision mechanisms into timepieces that collectors from across the globe considered objets d’art. That founding philosophy, that a watch must be as beautiful as it is mechanically exceptional, remains the Maison’s defining spirit today.
The modern era of Bovet began in 2001, when collector-turned-entrepreneur Pascal Raffy acquired the historic Maison and set out to preserve its artisanal soul while elevating its technical ambition. Guided by the belief that true haute horlogerie requires independence, he consolidated every stage of watchmaking within Bovet’s own ateliers.
The result is one of the few manufactories in the world capable of producing nearly every component in-house – from the movement and complications to the hands, dials, and even the hairspring, the beating heart of a mechanical watch
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This deep, vertical integration allows Bovet to create timepieces with a level of coherence and mechanical daring rarely seen in the industry. Many of the Maison’s most celebrated creations are not compilations of complications, but complete architectural worlds rendered in miniature.
The award-winning Récital pieces, for example, reveal domed sapphire cases, sculptural movements and astronomical indications arranged like planets in orbit. Other creations, such as the Miss Audrey Sweet Art, reimagine metiers d’art using unexpected materials, including a groundbreaking dial made of crystallised sugar, a feat of both engineering and craftsmanship.
Yet what truly distinguishes Bovet is its unbroken commitment to the decorative arts. Engraving, miniature painting, and hand-finishing are not embellishments; they are integral to the identity of each watch. The artisans working within the Château de Môtiers, a 14th-century castle restored by Raffy to house Bovet’s workshops, continue techniques that have endured for generations, honouring a heritage defined by patience, precision, and artistic sensitivity
Under Raffy’s stewardship, Bovet has kept production intentionally limited, ensuring that every timepiece receives the meticulous hands-on attention required to meet the Maison’s uncompromising standards. This philosophy has earned Bovet consistent recognition at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), where its creations have been honoured for mechanical ingenuity, artistic achievement and horological innovation across multiple years.
Today, Bovet stands as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary haute horlogerie – a Maison that refuses to choose between aesthetic expression and technical complexity. For collectors, owning a Bovet is not simply acquiring a watch; it is experiencing a world where timekeeping becomes sculpture, engineering becomes poetry, and centuries-old craftsmanship finds new relevance through invention.
Bovet timepieces are exclusively retailed at SHH (Sincere Haute Horlogerie) at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue #B2M-202. For more information, click here.
Récital 28 Prowess 1
A mechanical breakthrough recognised at GPHG, this timepiece remains the first ever wristwatch adjustable for Daylight Saving Time. With 24-city rollers, a perpetual calendar, a flying tourbillon, and an extraordinary 10-day power reserve, the Récital 28 sets a new benchmark for functional complication and energy optimisation.
Miss Audrey Sweet Art
An award-winning creation defined by its daring material innovation. The dial is crafted from pure crystallised sugar – a world-first in watchmaking – transformed through a patented process that unites miniature painting, material science, and Bovet’s signature poetic sensibility.
Virtuoso V
A showcase of mechanical versatility featuring the patented Amadéo® convertible case, which transforms the timepiece from wristwatch to pocket watch to table clock. Its jumping hour, retrograde minutes and dual-time functions are framed by Bovet’s hallmark symmetry and superlative finishing.
Bovet's Pascal Raffy
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