Inside BOVET’s Manufacture: How Haute Horlogerie Is Made
Revolution takes an in-depth look at BOVET's manufacturing capabilities, highlighting their extensive vertical integration where over 95% of components are produced in-house. The report details the journey from concept and development in the technical office to the precision machining and finishing processes on the manufacture floor, showcasing how BOVET maintains independence in creating complex timepieces.
BOVET produces more than 95% of the components used in its timepieces within its own facilities, demonstrating a high level of vertical integration for an independent manufacture.
The manufacture floor includes processes for profile turning, machining, and precision work to create components like gear wheels, pinions, screws, barrel parts, and mainplates.
Microscopic finishing is applied to reduce friction and improve efficiency in the movement components.
The Récital 28 is cited as an example of close collaboration between engineers, watchmakers, and production specialists during complex mechanism development.
The Récital 30 illustrates how technical ambition is translated into an intuitive collector experience.
Quality control is integrated at virtually every stage of component production.
BOVET's philosophy combines the preservation of traditional artistic crafts with the technical independence needed for ambitious watchmaking.