Baselworld 2012 - Breguet's new model in the Reine de Naples Collection - the Fils D'Or is definitely a welcome addition to this feminine collection.
In 2012, Breguet celebrates the 200th anniversary of the delivery of the first wristwatch made by Abraham-Louis Breguet for Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister, Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples - explaining the name for this collection ( Reine de Naples - Queen of Naples)
The case is egg-shaped in 18K white gold with fine fluting on the case band - a Breguet hallmark.
The bezel is set with 117 diamonds totaling 0.99 ct.
Sapphire crystal caseback.
Dimensions: 28.45 × 36.50 mm.
Dial in engine-turned 18K silvered gold and Mother-of-Pearl with black Tahiti Mother-of-Pearl on the moon phase aperture.
Small seconds at 7 o’clock, Moonphases at 12 o’clock with a rhodium moon
Power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock.
Movement self-winding - Cal. 537 DRL1.
40 hours of power reserve.
In-line Swiss lever escapement and flat balance-spring.
18K White gold multi-chain bracelet.
The little details that Breguet adds to this timepiece make it special - like the patterning on the off-set hours & minutes dial, as well as the small seconds sub-dial.
The crown is placed on the case between 4 & 5 o'clock & has a beautiful blue sapphire cabochon.
Breguet has designed a feminine and utterly beautiful watch that still provides the sophisticated woman with the complications she expects from an exceptional watch.
Water resistant to 30 meters / 100 feet
