The Bovet 1822 Virtuoso XI

It stands to reason that skeletonized timepieces particularly appeal, for they put all the mechanical complexity on full display.

The movement was specifically conceived and designed from the start to have enough space to engrave both sides of the bridges and plates, all while leaving room to admire them. 

Skeletonisation is a delicate process aimed at demonstrating the inner workings of a watch.

Finally, the long power reserve, provided by a single barrel, would require meticulous winding if not for the spherical differential winding system. The application of this ingenious mechanism, and the multi-gear three-dimensional teeth of one of its pinions, has received two patents. Because of this system, the number of crown turns needed for full winding of the mainspring is halved without increasing friction and forces exerted on the gears.

• Case: 18K White Gold “Writing Slope” Case set with brilliant-white diamonds.
• Size: 44 mm
• Movement: Hand wound and Skeletonized re-engineered Virtuoso VII manufacture movement
• Function: Hours, minutes. 60-seconds Flying Tourbillon
• Power Reserve: approximately 10 days with a single barrel
• Water Resistance: 30 m
• Dial: Fully skeletonized with incredible transparency. Every plate, bridge and surface is fully hand-engraved.
• Caseback: Sapphire glass
• Strap/Bracelet: Black Alligator strap, 18K white gold buckle
• Factory Warranty: 5 years