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ImaWell, Bovet’s Miss Audrey collection consists of timepieces that can be worn in different ways, depending on your mood and ensemble, thanks to the patented
Well, Bovet’s Miss Audrey collection consists of timepieces that can be worn in different ways, depending on your mood and ensemble, thanks to the patented Amadeo convertible system technology. And these are not just pretty faces with guilloche decoration, or the latest versions featuring dials made of sugar. The collection was developed in 2020 for women who appreciate both beauty and mechanical finesse in their timepieces, as evident by the automatic in-house movements that drive these gorgeous timekeepers.There are grand-complication watches, which present combinations of several complications—including prestigious minute repeaters and tourbillons. And then there are grand watches, which present a handful of the most useful complications, with absolute grandeur. The Bovet Fleurier Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two would fall into the category of the latter. Sure, it includes the prestigious tourbillon—a flying one at that—but it also includes two of the most practical complications you could think of as far as mechanical timekeeping goes. One is a power reserve indicator and the other is the big date—both rather common complications, but definitely not commonly presented here. In fact, they showcase the high-performance of the calibre that runs this watch, along with the utmost convenience in usage. And then comes the grandeur part. Each element is resplendent in appearance owing to a very carefully considered approach to the design, decoration and finishing. Not that these are exceptional traits for the likes of Bovet, who are known to leave no stone unturned, and no element undecorated. In fact, this might just be the ‘most Bovet’ watch you could probably come across.