As travel became global, time zones blurred. After sundials, water clocks, and pocket clocks, in the 1930s, the World Timer complication was introduced—a new standard that lets you see the hours and minutes simultaneously. Daylight Savings Time (DST) was introduced during World War I to save energy and provide more daylight. However, not every country has followed suit. Tropical countries such as Hawaii, Arizona, India, and some other states in the United States ignore DST because the sunrise and sunset times do not differ much.
The House of Bovet is no stranger to multiple time zone timepieces, including dual time, three time zone, and world time pieces. With examples like Orbus Mundi, BOVET has carved out a niche. Five years in development, the Swiss brand has now introduced Recital 28 “Qualification 1,” A world premiere timepiece that solves the modern timekeeping challenge posed by Daylight Savings Time (DST).
“With Récital 20 Astérium, Récital 22 Grand Récital, and Récital 26 Chapter Two, we focused on merging the heavens and the earth,” said Mr. Pascal Refie, owner and CEO. BOVETDetails “With the Récital 28 Prowess 1, we are solving the world time problem with a world timer that can be adjusted for all timekeeping variations around the world. With this timepiece, you will never It won’t hurt that it’s anywhere in the world.”
But the technical prowess of this timepiece extends far beyond its world time capabilities. Housed in a 46.3 mm case, this ideal timepiece features an extended flying tourbillon, a perpetual calendar with roller-based indicators, and a 10-day power reserve from a single barrel. At the end of the day and month, the date returns like a slot machine and comes to a gentle stop through a unique damping system.
At the heart of this remarkable timepiece is an intelligent roller system, all controlled by the crown, which allows seamless adjustment to any of the 24 global time zones. Whether you’re tracking time in UTC, AST (US Summer Time), EAS (Europe and America Summer Time) and EWT (European Winter Time), the Récital 28 Prowess 1 makes sure you get the right time. There will never be any harm. Time, no matter where your journey takes you.
Featuring 744 meticulously hand-crafted components, the beveling of the movement’s main structure is done using an angle-tenant method – a corner is inserted where two chamfers meet on the inside. The true artistry of the watch lies behind it – Côtes de Genève, perlage, and other horological techniques provide a visual treat. Given the precision required, only eight timepieces will be produced annually. Timepieces are available in 18K red gold, 950 platinum, and grade 5 titanium iterations.
Whether you are a seasoned collector or a discerning enthusiast, the Récital 28 Prowess 1 is a timepiece that demands attention.
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