Breguet - Reine de Naples Cœur

Breguet adds a new touch to its Reine de Naples model with a hand that changes shape. The Reine de Naples Coeur ref. 9825BR has a price of €45600.

Breguet adds a new touch to its superbly feminine Reine de Naples model with the introduction of a new hand in the shape of a changing heart.

A limited edition of 28 numbered pieces available through a selection of Breguet boutiques, the Reine de Naples Cœur comes in a rose gold oval-shaped case (28.45 mm x 36.5 mm with a thickness of 10.96 mm) that frames a pared-down dial with vermilion red accents nicely matching the ruby adorning the crown and the refined leather strap. The resulting composition is delicately elegant. 

Protected by four patents, a sophisticated mechanism changes the heart shape of the minute hand – off-center at 6 o’clock – depending on its position on the oval dial. Its curves stretch as the hand moves across the top half of the dial, and become more rounded at the bottom adapting to the dial space. 

This is achieved by means of two independent arms, capable of twisting thanks to an ingenious set of gears. Equipped with an oval-shaped cam – mirroring the typical shape of the Reine de Naples – the mechanism allows each of these arms to move at different speeds. 

This unique hand moves over a sapphire-crystal dial, lacquered in white for a very soft and subtle translucent effect. Its tip, marked by a subtle red heart, indicates the minutes on the hours chapter, punctuated by tiny hearts every five minutes. For better readability, the quarter numerals are distinguished by their size and their outline, lacquered with vermilion. 

The hour appears in the center through a window. 

To add even more preciousness, the dial flange and the bezel are set with 128 diamonds. The setting of the folding buckle, also in gold, echoes the brilliance of the case, amounting to a total of approximately 0.94 carats. 

The movement, Caliber 78A0, is visible through the sapphire-crystal caseback. Beating at the frequency of 3.5 Hz (25,200 vibrations per hour), it has an autonomy of 40 hours. On the gold rim, the individual number of the watch is engraved, recorded in the archives of the House of Breguet, a tradition that has been maintained since the end of the 18th century.

Presented in an envelope clutch bag finished in grained calfskin leather and dyed vermilion red to match the strap, the Breguet Reine de Naples Cœur ref. 9825BR/S8/964/D00D has a price of Euro 45,600. breguet.com