Breguet - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Geneva Sessions Spring 2024 Geneva Tuesday, March 5, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Breguet
    Year: 2008
    Reference No: 8908BA
    Movement No: 0'030'390
    Case No: 2609AA
    Model Name: Reine de Naples
    Material: 18K yellow gold and diamonds
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 5370RL1, 22 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Satin
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold and diamond-set Breguet buckle
    Dimensions: 28mm Width and 36mm Length
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Breguet guarantee dated September 23, 2008, product literature, wallet, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Breguet's Reine de Naples collection is inspired by an early bracelet watch that Abraham-Louis Breguet created for Bonaparte's sister Caroline, Queen of Naples. Since then, the line has developed in strides, with Breguet created different variations, whether it be for in dial design, complications and metal combinations.

    - The present watch features not only the crucial design elements such as the oval case, coin-edge case band and sapphire cabochon crown, it is furthermore embellished with a mother-of-pearl dial, power reserve and a moon phase indication. No detail is forgotten - even the clasp is set with diamonds, giving the watch a glamorous touch. Incredibly elegant, it's a perfect accompaniment, whether it be for everyday wear or a dressier night event.

    - Preserved in excellent condition, it furthermore is accompanied by its Breguet guarantee dated September 23, 2008, product literature, wallet, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Artist Biography

    Breguet

    Swiss • 1775

    Established in 1775 by Abraham Louis Breguet, widely considered the greatest watchmaker of all time, the storied brand continues to thrive in the modern era, creating exceptional high-end watches as the Swatch Group's premier prestige brand. Some of the most important and lasting inventions in watchmaking are attributed to Abraham Louis Breguet, including the tourbillon, shock resistance and the use of hammers and gongs employed in nearly all minute repeating watches made since.

    Eighteenth and nineteenth century Breguet pocketwatches are especially sought-after by collectors, and many of them were made for the elite of European society, including Napoléon and Marie Antoinette. Key wristwatches from the twentieth century include oversized dress watches, two-register chronographs, triple calendars and Type XX aviator's chronographs made for the French military and civilians.

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Ref. 8908BA
A rare and attractive yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial and power reserve, moon phases, guarantee and presentation box

2008
28mm Width and 36mm Length
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
CHF6,000 - 12,000 
€6,400-12,800
$6,900-13,700

Sold for CHF15,240

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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Geneva Sessions Spring 2024

5 - 12 March 2024