AMADÉO FLEURIER – CHINESE DRAGON
BOVET 1822 honors Chinese history with a collection
of miniature painted dragons on its dials
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At the dawn of the 19th century, the Bovet brothers revolutionized the applied arts of watchmaking as known up to then, raising them to a degree of excellence that remains unequaled, as evidenced by the omnipresence of BOVET timepieces in the most prestigious academic art museums in the world.
BOVET 1822 presents a collection of unique timepieces that highlights the history of Chinese dragons, a composition of creatures with features of no less than nine animals that symbolizes the power or the emperor, while embodying the forces of nature.
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Approximately one hundred hours are required to produce each dial, with details so fine that the work demands the use of a binocular microscope and a brush that consists of a single marten hair.
This is a major challenge for the artist who paints each of them by hand on the small surface of the mother-of-pearl dial. Presented on the Amadeo Fleurier 43mm timepiece, these dials are highlighted by the iconic convertible case, which enables collectors to admire their work of art as a wristwatch or pocket watch or to display it as a table clock.
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The history of Maison BOVET began in China in 1818, where the Bovet brothers’ excellence in the decorative arts and technical ingenuity captivated Emperor Jiaqing, his successor Emperor Daoguang and their dignitaries, resulting in a passion and recognition among art collectors.
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Two centuries later, the special bonds between BOVET 1822 and Chinese history remain intact, an inspiration for Mr. Raffy, owner of BOVET 1822, and his artisans to honor the wishes of collectors by offering them unique timepieces whose decorative arts reflect their passion for ancient history and art.
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With this exclusive offer, the virtuosity of the miniaturist painters is once again combined with the creative ingenuity of the House’s technicians to amaze the most demanding collectors and their successors. It perpetuates the values and symbols of an age-old culture and an incomparable time-honored expertise that has now united the Maison BOVET and the Middle Kingdom for 197 years.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Amadéo Fleurier 43 Chinese Dragon
Ref: AF43601, “Golden Dragon” design, unique piece
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Ref: AF43604, “Red Dragon” design, unique piece
MOVEMENT
Caliber 11BA12
Type Self-winding movement
Diameter 11 ½ ’’’
Frequency 28’000 v/h
Power reserve 72 hours
Functions Hours and minutes
PATENT
Amadéo ® convertible case
CASE
Type Amadéo ® convertible system
Diameter 43 mm
Material 18K red gold or white gold
Strap Full-skin alligator
Buckle 18K red gold or white gold ardillon
Chain Gold-plated silver or rhodium-plated silver
Water resistance 30 m
DIAL
Mother-of-pearl dial with a miniature painting
PRICE CHF 70’000.-
GUARANTEE 5 years
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Press release - 2019
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