Château de Môtiers 40
World Premiere
Luminescent Miniature Painting
To complement its 195th anniversary, BOVET is demonstrating just how much potential for innovation still remains, in complete respect of the tradition and rules of their art. This choice attests to the unremitting desire of Pascal Raffy, owner of BOVET 1822 and DIMIER 1738, to perpetuate and reinforce the watchmaking arts.
The innovation in question is illuminating. It involves combining the traditional technique of miniature painting with the layered application of luminescent material.
The work painted by the artist on the dial’s surface therefore becomes visible both by day and by night. The technique presents the artisan with a multitude of expressive possibilities, such as designing a motif that appears different after dark from that which is visible by day.
The skill lies in applying the luminescent material to achieve the same level of detail by night as by day, almost as if the artist is creating two paintings simultaneously. The artisan is also faced with a new constraint, in that he must repeatedly move from a lit room to a dark one in order to gauge each step of his meticulous work.
By presenting an entire collection based on this major innovation, BOVET 1822 is once again confirming its reputation as the ultimate pioneer and reference in the applied arts.
Gallery
Technical data
The case
Type of case
MôtiersGender
MenDiameter
40.00mmThickness
8.43mmMaterial
18K red goldDial
White mother-of-pearl with miniature painting «tiger»Crown
sapphireBolts
sapphireStrap
full skin alligatorBuckle
18K red gold ardillonWater resistance
30m
Reference
HMS5049-SD12Origin
Swiss Handcrafted WatchWarranty
five years
