Founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet, one of horology’s most famed watchmakers, Breguet is a brand rooted in classical horological excellence. With such innovations as the tourbillon, the Breguet overcoil and their eponymous ‘Breguet’ hands and even numerals among their impressive list of accolades, Breguet are widely renowned as one of the most influential and important watchmakers in the industry. With a truly remarkable history, Breguet’s timepieces often hark back to the classical period of watchmaking through a traditional aesthetic, and this 18kt white gold Marine “Hora Mundi” (world time in Latin) does exactly that. Launched in 1996, the Hora Mundi combines Breguet’s traditionalist aesthetic with a utilitarian flair that results in a timepiece that is both elegant and useful. Boasting a perfectly round 18kt white gold case with a polished domed bezel that swoops down to a step before the midcase where Breguet’s signature coin-edge texture can be found, the Hora Mundi is exceptionally elegant. Much like its case, this Hora Mundi’s silver dial features a beautiful blend of textures, with a globe-type pattern engraved in its center along with concentrically-brushed chapter rings that house the hours in both Roman numerals and in Arabic numerals, and the cities whose time zones the Hora Mundi cover. An elegantly styled timepiece, this example is undoubtedly Breguet at their finest in just about every way from its craftsmanship, design and execution.

Unmistakable as a Breguet thanks to the numerous hallmarks of the famous French Maison's aesthetic, the Hora Mundi brings Breguet's style of watchmaking to life in a manner that is equally as elegant as it is useful.