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The Récital 20 Astérium Two Tone

The GPHG award-winning Récital 20 Astérium is a key timepiece in BOVET’s collection of Astronomical Complications.

HIGHLY COMPLICATED

Housed in BOVET’s trademarked Writing Desk case, the Astérium puts this spectacular movement on full display — and what a movement it is.Housed in BOVET’s trademarked Writing Desk case, the Astérium puts this spectacular movement on full display — and what a movement it is.

NIGHT SKY MAP

Front and center is the night sky map of the stars and constellations, which are laser-engraved and then filled with Super-LumiNova on a dome of translucent blue quartz — functional, precise and intuitive all at once. To ensure utmost realism, the highest stars in the sky are depicted at the top of the dome while the lowest stars nearer the horizon appear on the periphery of the display aperture.

LEFT SIDE/RIGHT SIDE

On the left side is the Equation of Time display, as well as a precision moon phase indication. On the right is a retrograde minute display along with the power reserve indication. At 6 o’clock is BOVET’s patented flying tourbillon.

BEAUTIFUL DECORATION

The decor of the movement, with its 771 components, matches its ingenuity and innovative structure. For maximum elegance, the Manufacture’s engravers have chosen subtle and delicate chiseling to decorate the surface of the bridges and plate. The surface demonstrates all the finesse of graining and all the brilliance of the bris de verre motif. This contrasts perfectly with the framework of polished angles tracing the contours of the bridges, and guarantees a clear reading of both the night sky and the sapphire rear dial, all the while affording the admiring observer a clear view of the movement’s architecture and decoration.

NINE DAYS OF POWER

The power reserve of this timepiece is a spectacular 9 full days. Even though setting is very easy, it’s a shame to let such a complicated timepiece run down, so Mr. Raffy insisted on a long power reserve.

GPHG 2024

The GPHG is the watch industry’s equivalent to the Oscars. BOVET has been fortunate to win 6 awards in the 8 years from 2108 to 2025, including the Astronomy and Calendar prize for the Recital 20 Asterium.