This timepiece is powered by the first movement developed and manufactured entirely by watchmakers of the Dimier Manufacture and to be regulated by a non-tourbillon movement. Five years of development has been needed to develop this movement; Pascal Raffy has kept his the promise made when he announced the project back in 2008. Specifically conceived and designed for the special features of different Bovet 1822 collections, this calibre has the ability to evolve and adapt to the type of indications it will be required to display.

Récital 12 “Monsieur Dimier” timepiece by Bovet

For its first appearance, Pascal Raffy and his team chose to present it in all its splendor. Through the use of a reverse hand-fitting, the movement reveals its gear-train, the oscillations of its balance, and a transparent coaxial choreography supporting the triple seconds-hand characteristic of the collection.

A series of elegant curves, the contours of the bridges form symmetrical shapes against which the time is displayed in the off-center dial at 3 o’clock. The surfaces of the bridge present circular Côtes de Genève decorations centered on the axis of the seconds-hand.

Optimizing its volumetric properties, dial-makers succeeded in creating a link between the visible functions of the movement and the classicism of the timepiece.

The effective power-reserve is in fact largely in excess of largely exceeds 7 days; however, the final hours dispensed by the mainspring are always prone to amplitude, as a result of which timekeeping deteriorates. Because the artisans of the Manufacturer Dimier 1738 allow no compromise, Pascal Raffy wished logically to indicate the remaining power-reserve during which the timepiece will tell the time with an accuracy worthy of its haute horlogerie credentials.

In terms of chronometry, the design office of the Manufacturer opted for a traditional escapement, which became the focus of original studies and calculations. Accustomed to the constraints imposed by the manufacture of tourbillons, they developed and produced a sprung-balance assembly offering an impeccable level of performance. Careful attention was paid to the power-reserve and to the instantaneous and long-term chronometry equation, guaranteeing qualities that collectors will fully appreciate.

Presented at the Salon Bovet 2014, the Récital 12 will be available in 18-carat red or white gold.

Source: Bovet