The replica Reine de Naples 8918BR reproduces one of the most distinctive shapes in watchmaking: an elongated oval case with the dial pushed to one side, a layout Breguet has kept since the first oval wristwatch was delivered to Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1812. This first copy version keeps the mother-of-pearl dial, the off-center hour chapter, and the stone-set bezel that give the model its jewelry-like presence. It is the easiest way to wear a Reine de Naples silhouette without original-collection money.
What makes the 8918BR stand out?
It is the shape. The oval case, the offset dial, and the curved lugs are recognizable across a room, so the watch reads as a dress piece rather than a generic round ladies' watch.
Key Features
- Elongated oval case in the classic Reine de Naples silhouette
- Mother-of-pearl dial with an off-center hour and minute chapter
- Small seconds subdial set into the lower half of the dial
- Breguet-style hands and applied Arabic numerals
- Diamond-look bezel accents for a jewelry finish
- Self-winding automatic movement, visible through the caseback
- Scratch-resistant crystal with polished case flanks
- Leather strap with a secure deployant-style clasp
Materials and specifications
The case is cut and polished to the same proportions as the reference, roughly 36.5 mm long by 28.5 mm wide, so it sits flat on a smaller wrist and slips easily under a cuff. The dial is finished with a layered mother-of-pearl effect, with printed and applied markers, and the bezel is set with clear stones that catch light the way diamonds do. Inside runs an automatic movement with a smooth sweeping seconds hand. The crystal is scratch-resistant and the strap is real leather. Splash resistance covers handwashing and rain, but the watch should not be worn swimming or in the shower.
How close is a first copy to the original?
At arm's length the proportions, dial layout, and overall finishing are very close, which is exactly what a first copy aims for. Up close, a trained eye may notice differences in stone setting, engraving depth, and movement decoration.
What about shipping and returns?
Each order is packed in a protective box with padding around the case and strap, then shipped with tracking so you can follow it to your door. Inspect the watch the moment it arrives; if the fit or finish is not what you expected, unworn pieces in their original packaging can be sent back through the standard returns process.