Swiss watchmaker Bovet 1822 embraces change while still keeping tradition alive

Raffy: “It’s very important to preserve the essence of the Bovet 1822 DNA, but we’re also very keen to innovate.”

The heritage of celebrated Swiss watchmaker Bovet can be traced as far back as 1822 when it was officially founded by Edouard Bovet. This explains the name “Bovet 1822” which the brand is known by.

The son of a watchmaker, Edouard travelled all the way to China in 1818 to sell his pocket watches. He easily found buyers for his timepieces and returned to Switzerland a rich man. The trip also opened his eyes to the huge opportunity that the Asian market presented.