Ref. 3477A very fine and elegant pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with guilloché dial, equation of time, leap year, power reserve indication and certificate
Manufacturer: Breguet
Year: Circa 2000s
Reference No: 3477
Movement No: 6911
Case No: 5275 I
Model Name: Classique “Grande Complication”
Material: 18K pink gold
Calibre: Automatic, cal. 502, 38 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Breguet deployant clasp
Dimensions: 36mm diameter
Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories: Accompanied by undated Breguet Certificate of Origin stamped CARDA WATCH CO. LTD., Hong Kong, and product literature. Condition Report
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Manufacturer
:
Breguet
Year
:
Circa 2000s
Reference No
:
3477
Movement No
:
6911
Case No
:
5275 I
Model Name
:
Classique “Grande Complication”
Material
:
18K pink gold
Calibre
:
Automatic, cal. 502, 38 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
:
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
:
18K pink gold Breguet deployant clasp
Dimensions
:
36mm diameter
Signed
:
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
:
Accompanied by undated Breguet Certificate of Origin stamped CARDA WATCH CO. LTD., Hong Kong, and product literature.
Catalogue Essay
To honor the legacy of Abraham Louis Breguet, one of the greatest horological inventors in the history of watchmaking, Breguet's Classique Grande Complication collection features some of the most interesting complications in the history of watchmaking. The present example boasts the perpetual equation of time, a mechanism that couples the perpetual calendar with the equation of time patented by Breguet in 1991.
The equation of time is a rare complication that displays the difference between mean solar time – our civil time based on a conventional twenty-four-hour period – and true solar time, which varies with the earth’s irregular orbit round the sun. The complex mechanism is driven by the ultra-thin base calibre 502, modified from the Frederic Piguet calibre 70 from the 1970s, and the exquisitely engraved pink gold movement is proudly displayed via the transparent case back.
The dial of the present timepiece is further adorned by the instantly recognizable Breguet motifs. The fineness of the hand-crafted engine-turned silvered dial is paired with the iconic blued Breguet hands and satin-finished chapter ring, stamped with the secret Breguet’s signatures between 11 to 1 o’clock. The case is equally iconic with the embellishment of the caseband fluting and Breguet lugs. These delicate details demonstrate extraordinary craftsmanship and artistry, and are fundamental to the unique charm of a classic Breguet watch.
Offered in excellent condition, and accompanied by a Breguet Certificate of Origin and Breguet product literature, the present reference 3477 in pink gold is a striking timepiece that blends mechanical mastery with aesthetic elegance, and is one not to be missed by the tasteful collector.
Please note that the proceeds of the sale of the present watch will be given by the Consignor to various charities.
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Artist Biography
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.
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Ref. 3477
A very fine and elegant pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with guilloché dial, equation of time, leap year, power reserve indication and certificate
