A BOVET Masterpiece – Virtuoso XI Skeleton Watch “In today’s world of mass-produced luxury goods, BOVET values ​​craftsmanship and the human touch,” said Pascal Raffy, owner of BOVET 1822. “I am proud to present the Virtuoso XI, which combines modern Haute Horlogerie with hand-finishing and hand-engraving. This piece is an ode to BOVET’s artisans, who take pride in every step of the process.” People all over the world love to admire the mechanical virtuosity of Haute Horlogerie movements. They are mesmerized by the whirl and turn of a tourbillon, delighted by the complexity of the gears, the sensual lines of the bridges, the finishing of the cockpits, and every spectacular detail. Skeleton timepieces are particularly appealing, and for good reason, as they put all the mechanical complexities on full display. During his 22 years at the helm of BOVET, Pascal Raffy has always ensured that the movement is visible, allowing the brand's fine watchmaking pedigree to be appreciated while also reinforcing the brand's commitment to the decorative arts.

Given this emphasis on the mechanical arts, it may seem a little surprising that the new BOVET 1822 Virtuoso XI is the brand's first fully skeletonized watch. And it's really a wonderful skeletonization.

Craftsmanship
The Virtuoso collection at BOVET 1822 takes its name from a title given to people who are highly skilled in a particular art or field, and truly represents the level of craftsmanship of the brand. Mr. Raffy believes that every member of the brand is an artisan and a master. The timepieces made by these masters are not just timepieces, but works of art.

Skeletonization of the interior
The beauty of a skeletonized movement lies in removing enough material to enhance the beauty and fully display the inner workings, while still keeping the movement strong enough to operate perfectly. For example, removing too much material from the bridges could deform and impair the performance of the movement. For this reason, the Virtuoso XI Flying Tourbillon movement, first used in the Virtuoso VIII (2017), already with beautifully refined details, was redesigned specifically for openwork.

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