Bovet expands its Récital 12 line with two limited editions featuring striking Malachite and Tiger’s Eye stone dials
Stone dials have found their way into the spotlight lately. Thanks to each stone’s natural visual allure and inherent unpredictability, every dial crafted from these materials carries its own unique complexities. It’s no surprise, then, that collectors, eager to satiate a desire for expression, have been increasingly drawn to these timepieces. And with Bovet releasing two new versions of its Récital 12, sporting Malachite and Tiger’s Eye dials respectively, collectors now have two more to add to the list.
In many ways, harnessing the individualistic appeal of stone dials makes perfect sense for a watchmaker as expressive as Bovet. The 203-year-old maison—from its stunningly architectural Virtuoso XI in 2023 to the exquisite Miss Audrey Sweet Art in 2021—offers some of the most richly decorated and visually distinctive watches on the market.
While an exuberant design language has long been Bovet’s modus operandi, the Récital 12, the brand’s first-ever bracelet timepiece, offers a refined canvas to both balance and highlight the visual strength of these new stone dials. Introduced in 2023, the timepiece leans into a more sporty, everyday appeal, thanks to the brushed surfaces on its bracelet, its near-monochromatic openworked visage, and its 40mm titanium case. Pair this with the bold tones of Malachite or Tiger’s Eye, and you have a watch that immediately draws you in.
On the Récital 12 Malachite, the off-centre dial immerses you in a rich palette of deep greens and layered striations. Offering just the right amount of punch, the deep shade of green exudes a sense of serenity. The same, however, cannot be said of the Tiger’s Eye version, which sports extravagant golden-brown tones that, when hit by light, gives the dial a sense of movement. Beneath both stones, the openworked architecture adds depth and contrast, allowing the natural patterns above to stand out even more.
Like the original Récital 12, both versions are housed in a 40mm titanium case and powered by the in-house, manually wound calibre 13BMDR12C2. Limited to just 60 pieces each and boasting an impressive 7-day power reserve, these watches appear to be a natural extension of Bovet’s ever-exuberant and ever-effusive watchmaking approach.
