Last week, during special Masterclasses held in Vietnam, collectors had the opportunity, under the watchful eye of BOVET’s master miniature painter, to create their own Miss Audrey Sweet Art Dial.

On hand to welcome them was Miss Audrey Raffy, the daughter of BOVET 1822 owner Mr. Pascal Raffy. The events were held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with a total of 50 collectors participating. At the end of the Masterclasses, the special guests were able to take their finished dials home with them. BOVET’s miniature painter started the Masterclass by introducing the process needed to produce the sugar crystals to be applied on the dial.

Then, all the “students” took their turns making their own dials. “It’s much harder than I thought it would be,” said one female collector in Hanoi.

“The attention to detail needed is remarkable. The material is so unique and the finished dial is so beautiful.”

Thanks to its artisanal and hand-made nature, each dial is in effect a piece unique. A variety of colors are available, solid hues as well as gradients. The result is an intriguing mix of texture and sparkle, unlike any other dial ever produced in the long history of watchmaking.