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Press Release: It was on the first day of May in 1822 that the name of the Bovet House was registered for the very first time in London. Nearly two centuries later, Bovet is pleased to announce the signature of a highly symbolic partnership with the Asprey House that shares the same culture of true luxury and values, underlined by the extraordinary longevity of both Houses. Asprey was founded in 1781 and was granted with a Royal Warrant by the Queen Victoria in 1862, since firmly establishing its reputation over the generations as the finest British luxury goods House. With a long standing heritage in clocks and watches, Asprey continues with Bovet timepieces to present a unique and finely crafted selection of timepieces within Asprey’s timepiece portfolio.
Bovet timepieces are characterized by an unparalleled level of technical and chronometric quality. Benefiting from more than 192 years of expertise and know-how in Haute Horlogerie, the artisans of Bovet 1822 are renowned for the mastery of their art, which finds expression particularly in the exceptional finishes and decorations of every component of a movement. Bovet 1822 collections, consisting of masterpieces manufactured in discretionary quantities and numerous unique pieces, are found within this boutique in a showcase solely dedicated to Bovet and of rare elegance entirely in keeping with the essence of the Swiss manufacturer’s timepieces. Collectors will find within Asprey’s boutique a wide and complete range of the 2014 latest collections in a setting in which timeless classicism is paired with a uniquely modern style, offering ideal scenery for collectors wishing to quietly uncover the most sophisticated mechanisms, embellished by engravings or miniature paintings that have underpinned the reputation of the House of Bovet since 1822.
About Asprey:
Asprey has developed over generations into the finest British jeweler and luxury goods house, and become a name synonymous with refinement and luxury. Each Asprey product is made with the most exacting craftsmanship using only the finest materials. This grand tradition of offering the best craftsmanship, quality, and design continues today at the Asprey workshops and around the globe as timeless treasures are created for the exclusive Asprey clientele. About Bovet: Bovet 1822 is a Swiss Manufacturer of luxury timepieces whose origins date back to 1822, the year in which Edouard Bovet founded their workshop in the picturesque Val-de-Travers region of Switzerland. Bovet is renowned for its pocket watches manufactured for the Chinese market in the 19th century. Today, under the guidance and ownership of Pascal Raffy, a visionary with a passion for Haute Horlogerie, Bovet is thriving, manufacturing unique timepieces distinguished by their pocket watch inspired form. From extraordinary complications such as tourbillons and minute repeaters, to rare artisanal crafts such as enamel painting and fleurisanne engraving, each Bovet timepiece is brought to life under the practiced hand of a Bovet master watchmaker. With a highly limited production annually, Bovet seeks to preserve and cultivate the art and craft of traditional watchmaking, while delighting connoisseurs and collectors. For additional information please visit:www.bovet.com
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