Bovet
Fleurier, Switzerland · Est. 1822
Founded by Édouard Bovet
Bovet was founded in Fleurier in 1822 and has historically been closely associated with the Chinese export market, for which it produced ornately decorated pocket watches. The brand today is known for its exceptional hand-painted enamel dials and flamboyant tourbillon watches under the ownership of Pascal Raffy.
- Founded
- 1822
- Headquarters
- Fleurier, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Ultra
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Récital — Grand complication collection featuring the convertible Amadeo case system that transforms between wristwatch, pocket watch and table clock.
- Fleurier — Collection of flying tourbillon watches with hand-engraved and miniature-painted dials celebrating artisanal craftsmanship.
- Dimier — Complication line showcasing Bovet's in-house movement manufacturing capabilities.
Timeline
- 1822 — Founded in London by Édouard Bovet for the Chinese pocket watch market
- 1830 — Established manufacturing in Fleurier, Switzerland and became dominant in China
- 1918 — Brand declined after disruptions from World War I and the fall of the Qing dynasty
- 2001 — Pascal Raffy acquired Bovet and began reviving the brand
- 2006 — Introduced the Amadeo convertible case system
- 2010 — Opened the Château de Môtiers as brand headquarters and complication atelier
- 2025 — Recital 30 won Mechanical Exception Prize at GPHG 2025. Aperto 1 with Pininfarina named Best Design Watch at Middle East Watch Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bovet
- What is the Amadeo case?
- The Amadeo is Bovet's patented convertible case system that allows a single timepiece to be worn as a wristwatch, used as a pocket watch, or displayed as a table clock.
- Why was Bovet historically linked to China?
- Founder Édouard Bovet sold four watches for the equivalent of $1 million upon arriving in Canton in 1818, and the brand produced pocket watches almost exclusively for the Chinese market throughout the 19th century.
- Who owns Bovet today?
- Bovet is privately owned by Pascal Raffy, who acquired the brand in 2001 and has overseen its transformation into a haute horlogerie manufacture.