Cover JC Biver x Bucherer Carillon Tourbillon set with blue sapphires (Photo: courtesy of Biver)
JC Biver x Bucherer Carillon Tourbillon set with blue sapphires (Photo: courtesy of Biver)
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Tatler takes a closer look at the JC Biver x Bucherer Carillon Tourbillon that’s as beautiful inside as it is outside
Swiss luxury watchmaker Bucherer takes its rich legacy further with a new collaboration with Biver, a horological brand founded by Jean-Claude Biver, former president of LMVH’s watch division. This new partnership between Bucherer and Biver has resulted in a carillon minute repeater, meticulously set with sapphires totalling 30.52 carats, encased in white gold, and boasting a tourbillon and platinum micro-rotor.
Since Jean-Claude Biver and his son Pierre—leveraging the elder Biver’s half-century of expertise in the watchmaking realm—introduced their eponymous brand in 2023, they have been pushing the boundaries of horology. Their inaugural piece, the minute repeater, was a bold declaration of the brand’s ethos. The Bivers, unencumbered by commercial pressures that often stifle creativity, tapped into a network of specialists to construct a timepiece that was as perfect internally as it is externally—a concept they term “invisible beauty”.
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Above JC Biver x Bucherer Carillon Tourbillon set with blue sapphires (Photo: courtesy of Biver)
JC Biver x Bucherer Carillon Tourbillon set with blue sapphires (Photo: courtesy of Biver)
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This new launch, the carillon-type repeater, with its trio of gongs and hammers, introduces a new dimension of complexity and auditory delight. The automatic movement, powered by a platinum micro-rotor, exemplifies the technical prowess of the timepiece, while the decorative plate in rose gold adds a layer of visual warmth. Each detail, down to the JCB seal on the regulating bridge, speaks to the level of craftsmanship invested in the watch’s creation.
With its 196 re-entrant angles and 44 jewels, this watch is not only a marvel from a technical standpoint but also a masterpiece of design. The tourbillon, crowned with a white gold bridge, showcases the brand’s commitment to combining sophistication with mechanical ingenuity. All of these elements are housed within a sapphire crystal case that ensures resilience and clarity. What’s more, the movement boasts a power reserve of 72 hours.
All in all, the Biver brand is not just about keeping time; it is about cherishing it, celebrating it, and, ultimately, transcending it.
As the Regional Editor for Watches and Jewellery and Editorial Content Lead for Tatler GMT, Amrita Katara specialises in luxury watch and jewellery coverage across Asia, with expertise in editorial strategy, feature writing and interviews with industry leaders. Her past roles span luxury lifestyle media and client partnerships. Based in Mumbai, Amrita’s work bridges global trends and Asian market insights.
