The Reine de Naples collection, inspired by the first wristwatch crafted for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples and sister to Napoleon Bonaparte, continues to captivate with its timeless elegance. For Valentine’s Day 2025, Breguet unveils a stunning reinterpretation of this iconic timepiece, adorned with diamonds, pink sapphires, and red rubies, symbolizing love and passion.
The dial of this exquisite watch is crafted from natural mother-of-pearl, renowned for its iridescent beauty. Extracted from the central section of nacreous shells, the material is meticulously polished to enhance its rainbow-like play of colors, which shift depending on the viewing angle. This delicate process ensures the dial’s unique and captivating appearance.
Breguet showcases its exceptional gem-setting skills with the Reine de Naples 9915. The flange is hand-set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds, transitioning to 18 gradient pink sapphires as it nears the base of the dial. At the heart of the design lies a ruby-set heart, composed of 23 brilliant-cut red rubies, symbolizing love and passion. The gradient tones of the sapphires create a seamless visual flow, culminating in the vibrant red of the rubies.
The 18k white gold case, with its signature oval shape, is adorned with 45 hand-set diamonds along the bezel and a cabochon-cut ruby on the crown. The case’s proportions—28.45mm in diameter, 36.5mm in length, and 10.4mm in height—are designed to exude femininity and grace. The round lug attachment, set with 52 snow-set diamonds, adds a touch of brilliance to the overall design.
Powered by Breguet’s in-house Calibre 537/3, this automatic movement boasts a 45-hour power reserve and operates at a frequency of 3.5Hz. The platinum rotor, decorated with hand-guilloché patterns, and the silicon balance spring ensure precision and durability. A sapphire crystal caseback offers a glimpse into the intricate mechanics of the watch.
The Reine de Naples 9915 is a limited edition of 28 numbered pieces, each paired with a red alligator leather strap and a white gold folding clasp set with 28 diamonds. This exclusive timepiece is a celebration of love, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance, making it the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.
