Breguet presents a new iteration of the Hora Mundi, this time adding it to the Breguet Marine. The new Breguet Marine Hora Mundi ref. 5557 helps you travel at a click. The Hora Mundi became an instant hit at the time of its launch in the Classique collection. This mechanical watch, which had taken three years to develop and been awarded four patents, featured a critical asset in the shape of an instant-change dual-time display.
The Breguet Marine Hora Mundi is available in either 18K white gold or 18K rose gold measuring 43.9 mm in diameter and with a thickness of 13.8 mm. Ready to travel the world, the new Breguet Marine Hora Mundi is available with either a leather strap, a rubber strap, or a gold bracelet. The watch is powered by the automatic Breguet calibre 77F1 with 40 jewels and equipped with an 18K gold rotor. The movement provides a power reserve of 55 hours when fully wound.
The dial offers a fascinating interpretation of the world on the wrist by a play on materials and superimposed plates. On the first gold base, the hand-guilloché waves lap gently against the shores of the continents. The sunburst dial base attired in abyssal blue creates the impression of a permanent waltz of the wave motifs.
This effect may also be due to the way in which the continents are depicted: an additional plate made of sapphire is composed of the metalized meridians and the continents are treated to horizontal satin brushing, while their coastlines are subtly outlined with a metallic turquoise border.
Finally, an outer flange serves as a support for the various elements present on the dial. The result features brilliantly crafted dimensions and surfaces thanks to various treatments requiring several weeks of work.
This technical feat is accomplished via the pusher and crown. Having selected the first city’s time and date, the owner of the watch need only set the second city. The watch mechanism then calculates the time and date by means of a clever system of cams, hammers, and an integrated differential. At that point, simply pressing the pusher is enough to travel from one end of the planet to the other, all without disturbing the accurate running of the watch. The watch is water resistant to 100 meters.
Sticker Price $95,200 USD on a bracelet and $72,700 USD on a rubber or alligator strap.
