Breguet Reine de Naples Hour Strike
The Breguet Reine de Naples Hour Strike. Launched back in March at BaselWorld, I can seriously say this is my favourite watch of the year out of everything I saw at the show. Mechanically, you wouldn't expect anything less than perfection from Breguet- It's the first ladies automatic watch to be fitted with the hour strike function, a seemingly useless but very charming complication.
When the function is switched on, the gong strikes three times (if I remember correctly) at the hour every hour. You can also set it off just for the heck of it with the pushers on the side. What is the point of such a function, you may ask. Well, for the purpose of keeping time, watches are obsolete. But the genuine passion and craftsmanship that goes into producing something that is as 'useless' as this is very moving.
The watch, with its oval case dotted with diamonds just around the bezel, does not scream 'I'm filthy rich and don't actually even care about reading the time.' It's elegant, it's sophisticated, it's a work of art for the wrist.
Everyone who knows me has heard me declare my love for this watch. One day, if I ever get married, I would like this in place of an engagement ring. It's the ultimate timeless declaration of love!
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