Manufacturer: Breguet Year: Circa 1950’s Case No: No. 310 Material: 18K yellow gold Calibre: Manual Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold pin buckle Dimensions: 33mm diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
Catalogue Essay
The present ultra-thin yellow gold skeletonized Breguet wristwatch dates back to the 1950’s. Regarded as one of the fore founders of horology, Abraham Louis Breguet was an innovator for many important components and mechanism that are still featured till date. The present timepiece is presented in attractive overall condition and is a perfect specimen of the fine craftsmanship from the respected era by one of the most respected manufacturers of horology.
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.