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Breguet
Ref. 3947
Classique
A very fine, attractive and well-preserved yellow gold split-seconds chronograph wristwatch with guilloché dial
- Estimate
- HK$100,000 - 200,000€11,300 - 22,700$12,800 - 25,600
HK$254,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Breguet
- Year
- Circa 2000s
- Reference No
- 3947
- Movement No
- 0’106
- Case No
- 2805 I
- Model Name
- Classique
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, Lemania-based cal. 2320, 23 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Breguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 38mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Breguet additional crocodile strap, associated presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Abraham Louis Breguet undeniably holds a prominent position among the giants of horology, recognized as one of the most influential figures in the watchmaking industry. Since its establishment in 1775, Breguet has been responsible for patenting and innovating some of the most significant advancements in the field, including the groundbreaking tourbillon.
Breguet's expertise extends well beyond tourbillons. He has made remarkable contributions to various complications, leaving a profound legacy. Among these, the chronograph occupies a special place, being one of the most sought-after and cherished complications in wristwatches. Renowned for its intricate movement architecture, practicality, and aesthetically pleasing finish, the chronograph has captured the hearts of watch enthusiasts around the globe.
The current timepiece elevates this legacy by featuring a split-seconds chronograph, enabling the simultaneous measurement of two series of events. Its allure is further enhanced by the mesmerizing guilloche dial and the coin-edged caseband, both hallmarks of Breguet's exceptional craftsmanship. Whether viewed from the front, side, or back, this watch captivates with its extraordinary design and meticulous details.
Breguet's expertise extends well beyond tourbillons. He has made remarkable contributions to various complications, leaving a profound legacy. Among these, the chronograph occupies a special place, being one of the most sought-after and cherished complications in wristwatches. Renowned for its intricate movement architecture, practicality, and aesthetically pleasing finish, the chronograph has captured the hearts of watch enthusiasts around the globe.
The current timepiece elevates this legacy by featuring a split-seconds chronograph, enabling the simultaneous measurement of two series of events. Its allure is further enhanced by the mesmerizing guilloche dial and the coin-edged caseband, both hallmarks of Breguet's exceptional craftsmanship. Whether viewed from the front, side, or back, this watch captivates with its extraordinary design and meticulous details.
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.