Our complex lifestyles sometimes finds us asking, “What day is it?,” at which time a simple answer would be greatly appreciated. Those who enjoy classic literature and music often seek a timepiece that also inspires a sense of delight. To answer this call, the Swiss firm of Bovet offers the Récital 21 Retrograde Perpetual Calendar. A sturdy 44mm case of either pink gold or titanium houses a blue hour and minute dial surrounded by a running seconds display. A 60-minute countdown is set at 9 o’clock; the day of the month at 3 o’clock; the month at 6 o’clock; and the day of the week at 12 o’clock. A mechanical movement with a 5-day power reserve can be viewed through the sapphire display caseback. While the housing is water-resistant to 30 meters, this is not the timepiece to wear for a dip in the local hot springs; Bovet.com.
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In the quiet elegance of the De La Cruz Family Private Collection in Key Biscayne, the lines between muse and masterpiece dissolve. Draped in silky textures that echo the rich tones of the walls, the model moves — nostalgic, timeless and eternal. Each frame captures her presence among the storied canvases, as if she were painted into a world where art is not just displayed — it is embodied.
