Introducing Bovet Unveils a Special Edition of the Récital 12 for Ahmed Seddiqi

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ahmed Seddiqi, Bovet introduces a 10-piece limited edition of the Récital 12 featuring a Blood Jasper dial. This exquisite gemstone, often referred to as "dragon blood jasper" or "dragon stone," brings a captivating aesthetic to this versatile daily-wear timepiece.

Choosing stone as the canvas for a watch dial is to embrace the unpredictable beauty of nature, no two dials are ever alike, each revealing unique patterns, hues, and textures shaped by geological forces beyond human control.

Made from grade 5 titanium, the case keeps the same size and design of the previous editions of the Récital 12 is lightweight and measures 40 mm in diameter with a slim 9.8 mm profile, making it an elegant choice for daily wear. The watch is equipped with sapphire crystals on both sides and offers water resistance to 30 meters.

The dial embraces an openworked architecture, with hours and minutes displayed on an off-center sub-dial, which is made from Unique blood jasper gemstone dial features arabic numerals. When Blood Jasper is cut, it is carefully sliced into an extremely thin slab that must be perfectly flat and even. The dial is then polished to a bright finish, which enhances the vibrant red and green patterns characteristic of the gemstone, and it is backed by metal support. No two Blood Jasper stones are identical, making each dial completely unique.

The movement is revealed beneath, showcasing Bovet’s in-house balance wheel, regulating organ, and part of the gear train transmitting energy from the single barrel. The seconds wheel carries a distinctive three-pronged running seconds indicator with fire-blued hands, while blued screws secure the dial in place. Positioned just above is the power reserve indicator, highlighting an impressive seven days of autonomy. The Ahmed Seddiqi 75th anniversary logo is featured prominently on the movement on the back of the timepiece⁣.

At the heart of the new editions lies the hand-wound caliber 13BMDR12C2, the same movement introduced with the Récital 12 collection. It delivers a robust seven-day power reserve (168 hours) from a single barrel and beats at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). Thanks to Bovet’s vertical integration, more than 95% of the movement’s components, including the hairspring and regulating organ, are manufactured in-house.

This special timepiece is paired with Bovet’s titanium bracelet, the first ever for the brand, available in matching case finishes. The interplay of polished and satin-brushed surfaces, combined with the subtle integration of Bovet’s signature “V,” results in a refined and harmonious design. When the folding clasp is closed, the tips of the “V” unite to form an infinity symbol, a poetic detail that underscores Bovet’s aesthetic sensibility.

This timepiece is a limited edition of only 10 pieces, available exclusively at Ahmed Seddiqi boutiques.

For more information visit Ahmed Seddiqi official website.