97th Auction

2018/5/12

Lot 254

Breguet "Reine de Naples 8908", Movement No. 0015095, Case No. 5204N, Ref. 8908BBV2864D00D, Cal. 537DRL1, 29 x 37 mm, circa 2003
A lady's fancy oblong automatic wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial, moon phase and power reserve indicator set with brilliant-cut diamonds - with original box, operating instructions, certificate and setting pin
Case: 18k white gold, screwed on glazed back, bezel and dial flange set with 128 brilliant-cut diamonds crown set with sapphire cabochon, 18k white gold Breguet deployant clasp set with brilliant-cut diamonds. Dial: mother-of-pearl, eccentric engine-turned silvered gold dial.
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 (approximate total weight 0.83k.). 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.

Sold

estimated
15.00020.000 €
Price realized
17.200 €