Bovet Récital 32 Titanium Flying Tourbillon

quattro · 2026-04-22T16:44:31Z

Explore the Bovet Récital 32, a 60-piece limited edition titanium watch with flying tourbillon and 10-day power reserve. Discuss the openwork design and Bovet's evolving aesthetic.

Emmanuel (quattro) introduces the Bovet Récital 32, a limited-edition titanium timepiece that sparks a lively debate on contemporary watch design. His initial impressions and questions about the openwork dial invite readers to consider the balance between intricate mechanics and legibility. This discussion is particularly relevant for collectors evaluating Bovet's evolving aesthetic and the broader trends in high-end independent watchmaking.

A new addition to the Bovet collection, the Récital 32 is a 60-piece limited edition in titanium featuring:

A flying tourbillon.

A 10-day power reserve with a roller indicator at 9 o'clock.

A second time zone adjustable via a pusher at 10 o'clock.

A day/night indicator.

No other information is available at the moment.

Not my kind of watch because I'm not into openwork design, but how do you feel about it?

Best, Emmanuel

credit: @yohann_martinez (1-6), @korolevskoe_vremya_grozny (7-9) & @fabio_1986 (10)

Key Points from the Discussion

The openwork design, while showcasing the movement, often relegates time display to a secondary role, which can be a drawback for some collectors who prioritize legibility.
Despite the intricate mechanics, some collectors feel the watch needs more artisanal finishing to justify its price point, highlighting diverse expectations for high-end pieces.
The Récital 32's aesthetic represents a shift towards a less baroque style for Bovet, indicating an evolution in their design philosophy.
The limited availability of Bovet watches makes it challenging for enthusiasts to experience them in person, underscoring the importance of detailed online presentations.
The watch features a flying tourbillon, a 10-day power reserve with a roller indicator, a second time zone, and a day/night indicator, packed into a 60-piece limited edition titanium case.

The Discussion

timesmountain

Apr 22, 2026

Wow!!!

What a dial and movement, how much does this goes these days? Nice one though 👍🏻

quattro

Apr 22, 2026

Retail price is 150,000 CHF excluding VAT according to @yohann_martinez.

Best, Emmanuel

cazalea

Apr 22, 2026

My first reaction is there's too much going on in too little space

quattro

Apr 22, 2026

You're preaching to the choir:

it's a flaw that I consider (maybe wrongly of course) more or less inherent to the openwork aesthetic, which almost always relegates the time display to secondary importance. There are exceptions, of course, and some executions are better than others, but I personally prefer a solid dial centered on the time display. That said, I realize you might simply mean that the small dial contains too much information. Let me know. Best, Emmanuel

cazalea

Apr 22, 2026

Yes, the small dial trying to convey too many things, too compactly - that’s what I meant

Abu Alex

Apr 22, 2026

The Jacob & Co. for intellectuals 😀

Bovet Récital 32 Titanium Flying Tourbillon

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