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Breguet
Ref. 5238
Classique Chronographe
An impressive, highly rare and attractive white gold skeletonized baguette diamond-set chronograph wristwatch with warranty and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$400,000 - 800,000€44,200 - 88,400$51,300 - 103,000
HK$863,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Breguet
- Year
- Circa 2000s
- Reference No
- 5238
- Movement No
- 196
- Case No
- 2396Q
- Model Name
- Classique Chronographe
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 533.2 SQ, 21 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Breguet deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 41mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Breguet warranty stamped Breguet Boutique Hong Kong, instruction manual, product literature, key, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Classique Chronograph ref. 5238 presented here elevates this tradition into the realm of the extraordinary. Where most Classiques lean toward restrained elegance in yellow gold with silvered guilloché dials, this example embraces opulence: a commanding white gold case, richly set with 96 baguette-cut diamonds across the bezel and lugs. Complementing this splendor is the cal. 533.2 SQ, a movement that seamlessly unites Breguet’s artistry in engraving with the transparency of skeletonization.
Through its openworked architecture, every detail of mechanical life comes alive: Each component is both functional and ornamental, transforming timekeeping into a mechanical performance of the highest order. Exceptionally rare and radiantly executed, this ref. 5238 is the first of the reference to be offered at Phillips. Preserved in barely worn condition and accompanied with its full set of accessories, this is a statement of mastery, decadence, and horological heritage like few others in the history of Breguet.
Through its openworked architecture, every detail of mechanical life comes alive: Each component is both functional and ornamental, transforming timekeeping into a mechanical performance of the highest order. Exceptionally rare and radiantly executed, this ref. 5238 is the first of the reference to be offered at Phillips. Preserved in barely worn condition and accompanied with its full set of accessories, this is a statement of mastery, decadence, and horological heritage like few others in the history of Breguet.
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.