Press release
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie's circle of partners continues to grow. After Harry Winston in February, now Bovet 1822 will be supporting the Foundation in its activities to promote Fine Watchmaking around the world.
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) welcomes Bovet 1822 into its network of partners, which join the Foundation in delivering the message, values and ethic of Fine Watchmaking worldwide.
Bovet was established in Fleurier in 1822 by Edouard Bovet and his three brothers. China proved a thriving market for the company's expertise, prompting Edouard Bovet to move there. He succeeded in opening up a country that had previously been impervious to foreign trade. Bovet was awarded a Gold Medal at the 1855 World's Fair in Paris for a pair of pocket watches, made to order for the Emperor of China.
In 2001, Pascal Raffy acquired Bovet and has been the sole shareholder since 2002. In 2006 he added Dimier 1738, Manufacturer of Handcrafted Fine Watches, Dimier 1738, Manufacturer of Dials and Château de Môtiers housing workshops and administration. Bovet continues to produce its timepieces in quantities that never exceed 2,000 a year. Over a third are one-off pieces, made as special commissions.
Since 2010, the Amadeo® concept has equipped every timepiece in the Fleurier collection. This revolutionary case transforms a wristwatch into a table watch, a pocket watch or a pendant watch yet requires no special tool to do so.
By becoming a partner to the FHH, BOVET endorses and supports the Foundation's role to actively defend the unique values of Fine Watchmaking.
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie's 28 partner-brands are: A.Lange & Söhne, Antoine Preziuso, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Bovet, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Corum, Girard-Perregaux, Greubel Forsey, Harry Winston, Hermès, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, JeanRichard, Montblanc, Panerai, Parmigiani, Perrelet, Piaget, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Tag Heuer, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Zénith.
