Fans—with smaller wrists—of last year’s Recital 12 are in luck: There is now a 36 mm size, down from the 40 mm original. The name was inspired by the world of classical music, with the analogy being that, just as musicians come together to perform a récital, Bovet’s artisans collaborate to craft a watch. The craftsmanship includes gem setting (the bezel is set with 56 diamonds) and intricate fleur-de-lotus guilloché covered in lacquer. The lotus flower is a symbol of the brand, and its shape is also reflected in the eccentric hour and minute hands, which are meant to look like the blossom. The etched pattern on the caseback was inspired by a heritage pocket watch that resides in Bovet’s museum. It comes in a blue or raspberry dial hue, as well as a white mother-of-pearl option.
Case Size: 36 mm
Case Material: Steel
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Strap: Steel or alligator leather
Price: CHF 26,000
From the article by Paige Reddinger, Oren Hartov, Victoria Gomelsky, Carol Besler, Justin Fenner
