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Reine de Naples Exhibition
I paid a visit at the Zurich Boutique to see the Reine de Naples Exhibition. it has been on display since early December. I understand that it was already shown in other places around the world to celebrate 200 years of the delivery of the first wrist watch to Caroline Murat.
I presume most of us are familiar with the story and the Reine de Naples collection. Explanations are provided on the displays. So without further comments, a few pictures from the exhibition.
Copy from the archive. Unfortunaltey, no drawings have been preserved of the actual watch of Caroline Murat.
dials carved from cameo shells
This is a very special piece, whichis not covered by the catalogue. The dial is sculpted by an artist from 24 k gold, using nothing else but his hand and a steel stylus.
Best,
Stefan
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Reine de Naples Exhibition
I paid a visit at the Zurich Boutique to see the Reine de Naples Exhibition. it has been on display since early December. I understand that it was already shown in other places around the world to celebrate 200 years of the delivery of the first wrist wat...
Thanks for the visit, Stefan.
The Reine de Naples is an original and very nice lady watch, in my opinion. Better, it is exquisite. My wife wants one. one day, if she's kind, I will have to think about it. Best, Nicolas
didn't you mean.... "one day,...
didn't you mean.... "one day, if she's kind, i have to buy it":-) I must say that i consider the Reine de Naples one of the very few outstanding ladies watches. It is very elegent though and probably not an everyday wear. My wife wants one too, and i thou...
Thanks Stefan,
I bought the first model with moon phase in WG for my wife as a wedding present. It's a lovely watch. Now I'm waiting to hear if Patek will produce a special order model with bracelet. If not, I will buy for next wedding anniversary a standard Patek and l...
Yes, Kari, you are absolutely...
Yes, Kari, you are absolutely right! Nico should hurry up. I am sure his wife really deserves the Reine de Naples:-) Plus I heard somebody talking about the possiblity of the classic model with the moonphase being phased out after 10 years in production. ...
My wife wants the PP Perpetual
but I intend to buy 4897G unless Patek is making my special order. Darja is a lightly built Chick and an Annual Calendar would be too thick for her. Furthermore, the dial of 4897G is superb (and the watch is nearly sensibly priced). Best, Kari
The blue dial Calatrava is...
The blue dial Calatrava is stunning! This is an excellent choice. Best, Stefan On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 6:37 PM,
Thanks for your report!
I did one about the Paris exhibition here: amp;fi=1&pi=5596933&ti=828268&msid=&s= Fx
I must have missed your...
I must have missed your report, Xavier, ....which is well done by the way! I was told by the boutique manager in Zurich that the original 2639 was "oblongue" (thats also what the extract of the archive says) but not necesseraly egg-shaped like the current...
