841Σ
Breguet
Ref. 3947
Classique
A very fine, attractive and well-preserved yellow gold split-seconds chronograph wristwatch with guilloché dial
Full-Cataloguing
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 | 1775Established 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.