109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 124
BreguetReine de Naples
A lady's fancy oblong wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial, off-centred hour chapter ring, moon phase and power reserve indicator set with brilliant-cut diamonds - full set with original box, leather wallet, operating instructions, certificate, booklet, sales receipt and additional original black alligator leather strap
estimated
20.000—27.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
18 K white gold, screwed on glazed back, bezel and dial flange set with 128 brilliant-cut diamonds, crown set with sapphire cabochon, 18 K white gold Breguet deployant clasp set with brilliant-cut diamonds.
Dial
Mother-of-pearl, off-centred engine-turned silvered gold dial.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.1405P
Ref.8908BBV2864D
Cal.537 DRL1
Diam.29 x 37 mm
Circa2003
Ctry.Switzerland
This timeless and elegant wristwatch bears the name "Reine de Naples" and is based on a design by Abraham Louis Breguet, who created such a watch for Napoleon’s younger sister Caroline. Born in 1782, Caroline Bonaparte was Queen of Naples from 1808 to 1815.
The oval-shaped Reine de Naples is decorated with 128 diamonds. The case is available in white as well as in yellow gold; the mother-of-pearl dial adds a particular lustre to its appearance. As an interesting touch, the 40 hour power reserve and the moon phase are displayed at 12 o’clock.