Inside Breguet Marine Hora Mundi 5555 – An Exclusive Mechanical Complication With An Instant-Jump Time-Zone Display

Breguet Marine Hora Mundi Only Watch 2023 (Estimate: CHF 70,000 – 80,000) – Instant-jump time-zone watch with mechanical memory.

Elegant design, functionality, readability and the finest movement decoration are the marks of watchmaking excellence from Breguet since 1775. Breguet Marine Hora Mundi Only Watch 2023 is a Unique Timepiece Celebrating Innovation and Aesthetics.

Breguet, a renowned name in the world of luxury watchmaking, is set to participate in the prestigious Only Watch auction, a charity event organized by the Only Watch Foundation every two years. As part of this charitable endeavor, Breguet is unveiling a one-of-a-kind version of its exquisite Marine Hora Mundi model, a watch that seamlessly combines technical sophistication with timeless elegance.

The Marine Hora Mundi watch model, launched in March 2022, showcases Breguet’s commitment to innovation and craftsmanship. At the heart of this watch lies a patented mechanism that allows for instant time-zone changes with just a single click. By manipulating the pusher and crown, the wearer can set two different cities, enabling the watch to calculate and display the time and date in both locations simultaneously. This remarkable mechanism, achieved through clever use of cams, hammers, and an integrated differential, allows the wearer to effortlessly switch between time zones, ensuring precise timekeeping throughout their travels.

The Marine Hora Mundi’s dial is a masterpiece in itself, captivating with its interpretation of the terrestrial planisphere. Different materials and superimposed plates create a visually stunning effect. Hand-guilloché waves gently lap against the continents’ shorelines on a gold base, while a sunburst blue dial background is engraved with “wave” decorations. An additional sapphire plate displays luminescent gold hour-markers and engraved navy blue continents. For this exclusive edition, bright rose gold dots represent lights glowing across the Earth, a reminder that our planet never sleeps. The dial’s multiple elements are masterfully held together by an external flange, resulting in a brilliantly executed design achieved through meticulous craftsmanship.

Breguet’s attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the Marine Hora Mundi Only Watch 2023 edition. The watch hands and trapeze-shaped hour-markers are enhanced with red luminescent material, a nod to the Only Watch 2023 colors, and the anchor at 6 o’clock indicating the reference city is also accented in red. In a gesture of homage to the Only Foundation, Paris is replaced by the principality of Monaco in red on the dial.

The Marine Hora Mundi’s unique movement, Calibre 77F1, is a marvel of engineering and precision. The self-winding mechanical movement features a silicon escapement, a material known for its resistance to corrosion, wear, and magnetic fields. The patented additional modules within the movement include a dual-time mechanism, second time-zone display, programmable mechanical memory wheel, and a pointer-type day/night display.

For admirers of watch mechanics, the sapphire caseback provides a window into the intricate workings of Calibre 77F1. The oscillating weight, with its distinctive rudder-like appearance, adds a touch of artistry to the movement, while the Côtes de Genève motif, guilloché, and snailed finishing lend a touch of elegance to the caseback.

The Marine Hora Mundi Only Watch 2023 edition is ready to accompany its owner on global journeys, fitted with a midnight blue rubber strap that adds a contemporary touch to the timepiece.