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Breguet

Ref. 5497

Héritage Tourbillon

A "like-new", very fine and attractive platinum tonneau-shaped tourbillon wristwatch with small seconds, guilloche dial, certificate and presentation box

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 400,000
€24,000 - 48,000
$25,600 - 51,300
HK$228,600
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Breguet
Year
Circa 2023
Reference No
5497
Case No
3208BB
Model Name
Héritage Tourbillon
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Manual, cal. 187H, 21 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum Breguet deployant clasp
Dimensions
42mm length x 35mm width
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Breguet certificate stamped Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, Tokyo dated 10 September 2023, instruction manual, product literature, key, pouch, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay

Breguet has pioneered one of horology's most revered complications - the tourbillon. Each Breguet tourbillon bears the engraving "Brevet du 7 Messidor An 9", marking the pivotal date of June 26th, 1801 when Abraham-Louis Breguet first patented his invention. This was a period of immense upheaval in France, amidst the aftermath of revolution and Napoleon's rise to power. Yet Breguet tirelessly pursued his life's work, developing the groundbreaking innovations that remain relevant centuries later. The tourbillon stands as a testament to his relentless genius.

This platinum tonneau-shaped Héritage Tourbillon consummately embodies the maison's horological mastery. The oversized case magnifies appreciation of the tourbillon occupying the 6 o'clock position, with Breguet's signature guilloché patterns radiating outward from its cage and elegant time display with classic Breguet hands. The Roman numerals further adds to the ingenuity of the dial layout.

Offered in "like-new" condition complete with accessories, this watch allows the collector to acquire a fitting modern tribute to the enduring legacy of Breguet's pioneering genius.

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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