A watch, they say, can do so much more than just allow you to flaunt your wrist. After 200 years of practice, Breguet’s first timepiece for a queen, the Reine de Naples demonstrates an uncanny ability to touch a woman’s most secret emotions and awaken subtle desires. Inspired by an early bracelet watch that A.-Louis Breguet created for Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister Caroline, the queen of Naples, this contemporary jewellery watch is a symbol of feminine refinement and is a perfect example of how the brand has managed to masterfully combine the watchmaker’s art with that of the gem jeweller’s. In fact, throughout the brand’s history, several prominent women have owned and worn Breguet timepieces. Marie-Antoinette, queen of France, the Marquise de Condorcet, Empress Joséphine and Caroline Murat have all found the charm of a Breguet impossible to resist.

To cater to its feminine clientele, the Reine de Naples combines technology with mesmerising craftsmanship. This stunning watch comes with an 18-K silvered gold, hand-engraved dial that is paved with 67 diamonds weighing approximately 0.168 carats, individually numbered and bearing the Breguet signature, partly in blue natural mother-of-pearl. Water-resistant for up to 100 feet, the 18-K yellow gold case comes with a finely fluted case band and bezel paved with 86 baguettes weighing approximately 6.85 carats and welded horns and screw-secured strap attachments. The bracelet studded with 540 diamonds completes this glam watch fit for a queen. Indulgently elegant, it is perfect for the sophisticate.

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