The Eleonore edition takes its cues from Eleonore d’Aquitaine (Eleanor of Aquitaine) one of the most powerful and influential women of the Middle Ages. As Queen of both France and England, Eleonore was renowned for her beauty, political acumen, cultural sophistication, and indomitable spirit. This heritage finds expression in the double rotor, transformed here into a sparkling cascade of diamonds radiating from the centre like fireworks. The result is a dial that seems alive, catching the light in constantly shifting patterns with every movement.
The Eleonore watches are housed in a 36.5 mm titanium case, a material that ensures both lightness and resilience. The bezel is offered in two versions, either polished to a mirror shine or encircled with 64 diamonds. Five dial colors evoke imperial elegance: white mother-of-pearl, deep Saxon blue, soft boudoir pink, imperial green, and a velvet black. Faceted rhodium-plated hour markers complete the display, but the true spectacle remains the restless dance of the double rotor.
Inside beats the P-181-H, an automatic calibre developed in-house specifically for this configuration. Its slender 4.9 mm profile belies the complexity within: 100 components, 26 jewels, and a 42-hour power reserve. Finishing details such as circular graining and Côtes de Genève bridges confirm its haute horlogerie pedigree. The bracelet, a polished-satin titanium construction, offers comfort while retaining elegance, with the option of a color-matched leather strap for variety. The Leonore Collection is a testament to Perrelet’s ability to combine mechanical ingenuity with a distinctly feminine elegance.
