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Breguet Reine de Naples
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Breguet Reine de Naples
Breguet Reine de Naples Automatic
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€ 36.097
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Breguet Reine de Naples
The Breguet Reine de Naples is not just a ladies' watch; it is a wrist-borne fragment of brand history. Inspired by the timepiece Abraham-Louis Breguet created for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, the collection refines the ovoid case into a recognizable signature. Within Breguet’s portfolio it is first a dress watch, often stepping into high jewelry when diamonds meet enamel or mother-of-pearl. The look pairs elegance with intellect, a quiet signal collectors recognize: a distinctive silhouette, artisanal dials, and restrained proportions designed to flatter the wrist.
Breguet’s reputation rests on invention refined by taste, and the Reine de Naples concentrates both. The oval case hugs the wrist; an off-center dial opens negative space; and the brand’s open-tipped hands provide the familiar flourish. Dials range from hand-turned guilloché to luminous Grand Feu enamel and iridescent mother-of-pearl. It is unapologetically a women’s watch, yet it carries the same standards of finishing, accuracy, and craft expected of any haute horlogerie reference.
Design codes that define the line
Spot the ovoid case and you are on home ground. Many models add a diamond-set bezel or case; some extend gems onto the dial. Stylized Arabic or Roman numerals follow the dial’s curvature, while a cabochon crown at 4 o’clock lends asymmetric poise. Certain references adopt a Pushette-style crown that strengthens the jewelry identity. Sapphire crystals, meticulous finishing, and leather or satin straps keep the watch light and refined, suited to formal settings yet comfortable for daily wear.
Movements and why they matter
Beauty is matched by substance. Most references use slim, self-winding movements for everyday ease and graceful architecture; select pieces employ hand-wound calibers finished with traditional decoration. Complications are chosen to suit the oval canvas: moon phase, power-reserve indication, and a poetic Day and Night display. At the pinnacle, grand complications such as tourbillon or minute repeater demonstrate technical depth without overwhelming the line’s delicate proportions. The result signals genuine haute horlogerie beneath the jewelry surface.
Materials, sizes, and dial styles
Cases are forged in precious metals, chiefly rose or white gold, with platinum reserved for rarities. Sizes span discreet to assertive, letting you choose a jewel-like presence or a bolder design statement. Water resistance is modest, appropriate for elegance rather than sport. Dial treatments set the tone: guilloché for texture and depth; mother-of-pearl for shimmer; and Grand Feu enamel for classical clarity. Diamond setting ranges from a subtle bezel to fully paved cases and dials. Leather or satin straps with matching buckles or deployants complete the silhouette.
Notable references at a glance
- 8918: signature automatic with classic proportions, guilloché or mother-of-pearl, and stylized numerals.
- 8928: petite take with diamond-set bezel and slender strap for jewel-like wear.
- 8908: favored complication mix of time, moon phase, and power reserve.
- 8967: contemporary expression with bold Arabic numerals and graphic layout.
- 8999: high-jewelry showcase with extensive gem setting.
Functions and complications found across the line
- Off-center hours and minutes with characteristic Breguet hands.
- Moon phase, power reserve, or Day and Night indicator on select models.
- Tourbillon and minute repeater in rare, top-tier editions.
How it is positioned, and why prices vary
Within luxury watchmaking, the Reine de Naples occupies a prestige tier. Prices scale with clear drivers: precious metal cases; degree of diamond setting; dial craft; and complications. Moon phase and power reserve lift pricing; grand complications and full gem setting sit at the summit. Boutique-fresh pieces reflect current production and gem costs, while pre-owned examples offer access to discontinued sizes, dial variants, and compelling value. As always, condition, completeness, and recent service strongly shape secondary-market pricing.
Quick selection guide
- Case metal: rose gold for warmth; white gold or platinum for cool formality.
- Dial: guilloché for texture; mother-of-pearl for shimmer; Grand Feu enamel for purity.
- Complications: keep to time-only for simplicity, or add moon phase and power reserve for romantic utility.
- Diamonds: bezel-only for subtle sparkle; full setting for high-jewelry impact.
- Size: petite for discretion; larger oval for a modern statement.
In sum, the Reine de Naples blends poetry with prowess. Its oval form, hand-worked dials, and thoughtful movements create a distinctly feminine icon, confident, graceful, and memorable, carrying centuries of Breguet savoir-faire into the present day.