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Breguet
Ref. 3237
"Tuxedo"
A refined and extremely rare white gold chronograph wristwatch with onyx hour and minute track
- Estimate
- CHF25,000 - 50,000€27,000 - 54,000$30,600 - 61,300
CHF57,150
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Breguet
- Year
- Circa 1995
- Reference No
- 3237
- Movement No
- 1148
- Case No
- 3537E
- Model Name
- "Tuxedo"
- Material
- 18k white gold and onyx
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 533, 21 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold Breguet pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 36mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Breguet is typically known for its classic signature elements, such as its coin edge cases with thin elongated lugs and superbly elegant hand guilloché dials. However, sometimes, Breguet adds a twist to its dials and the present chronograph reference 3237 is a perfect example.
The outer track is printed in silver over an onyx outer track - a small detail that makes all the difference and fully impacts the overall attractivity and looks of the watch. Adding panache to elegance and flamboyance to classicism.
Nicknamed “Tuxedo” due to the color combination, the present chronograph is not just a pretty face but houses one of the most respected manual wind chronograph movements: the Lemania Cal. 2310 – a movement that was used by Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin or Roger Dubuis to name a few.
In absolutely superlative condition, the present reference Breguet 3237 chronograph is, according to research, one of only five examples in this configuration. Most notably, the dial bears the number "3537" meaning that the present watch is one serial number away from a previously sold example with serial number 3538.
The outer track is printed in silver over an onyx outer track - a small detail that makes all the difference and fully impacts the overall attractivity and looks of the watch. Adding panache to elegance and flamboyance to classicism.
Nicknamed “Tuxedo” due to the color combination, the present chronograph is not just a pretty face but houses one of the most respected manual wind chronograph movements: the Lemania Cal. 2310 – a movement that was used by Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin or Roger Dubuis to name a few.
In absolutely superlative condition, the present reference Breguet 3237 chronograph is, according to research, one of only five examples in this configuration. Most notably, the dial bears the number "3537" meaning that the present watch is one serial number away from a previously sold example with serial number 3538.
Breguet
Swiss | 1775 Established in 1775 by Abraham Louis Breguet, widely considered the greatest watchmaker of all time, the storied brand continues to thrive in the modern era, creating exceptional high-end watches as the Swatch Group's premier prestige brand. Some of the most important and lasting inventions in watchmaking are attributed to Abraham Louis Breguet, including the tourbillon, shock resistance and the use of hammers and gongs employed in nearly all minute repeating watches made since.
Eighteenth and nineteenth century Breguet pocketwatches are especially sought-after by collectors, and many of them were made for the elite of European society, including Napoléon and Marie Antoinette. Key wristwatches from the twentieth century include oversized dress watches, two-register chronographs, triple calendars and Type XX aviator's chronographs made for the French military and civilians.
Browse MakerEighteenth and nineteenth century Breguet pocketwatches are especially sought-after by collectors, and many of them were made for the elite of European society, including Napoléon and Marie Antoinette. Key wristwatches from the twentieth century include oversized dress watches, two-register chronographs, triple calendars and Type XX aviator's chronographs made for the French military and civilians.