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Breguet Reine de Naples in Paris
The Queen of Naples, Caroline Murat, Bonaparte’s sister, purchased her first Breguet watch at the age of 23 and went on to collect more than 30 of his timepieces. The most famous was the Number 2639, a quarter repeater in an oblong case, delivered in 1812. This watch has been lost, but the inspiration continues in the Reine de Naples collection. Some of the most stunning ladies watches with mechanical movements on the planet in my opinion.
These are just a few photos I found from my visit to the Place Vendome Breguet Boutique in Paris. Romantic watches in a romantic city. Beautiful.
Reference 8928 on a delightfully complicated but feminine bracelet
Reference 8928 gemset with automatic movement on a satin strap
Reference 8967 with mother of pearl dial. The curved case helps this watch to sit very comfortably even on a delicate wrist
Place Vendome and the Column Vendome built by Napoleon between 1806 and 1810mto celebrate the victory of Austerlitz.
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Manufacture
Breguet celebrates the 200th anniversary of the first wristwatch for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, and the 10th anniversary of the Reine de Naples collection.
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Breguet celebrates the 200th anniversary of the wristwatch, invented for the Queen of Naples in 1810. Explore this historical milestone.
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Detailed review of the Breguet Reine de Naples Princesse 8968BR. Explore its egg-shaped case, diamond accents, mechanical movement, and daily wear suitability.
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Explore Breguet's exquisite dial-making craftsmanship, including guilloché and cameo carving, from a 2013 Singapore event. See artisans at work.
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Breguet Reine de Naples in Paris
The Queen of Naples, Caroline Murat, Bonapartes sister, purchased her first Breguet watch at the age of 23 and went on to collect more than 30 of his timepieces. The most famous was the Number 2639, a quarter repeater in an oblong case, delivered in 1812...
