103rd Auction
2020/11/7
Lot 128
Breguet "Classique 5357 Grande Complication Tourbillon Brevet du 7 Messidor an 9", Movement No. 1320, Case No. 4263N, Ref. 5357, Cal. 558.1, 40 mm, circa 2006
An elegant platinum wristwatch in near mint condition, with one-minute tourbillon
Case: platinum, glazed push back, reeded band, Breguet platinum deployant clasp. Dial: two-colour silvered, engine-turned.
The hand-engraved movement is inscribed "7 Messidor An 9", which is the 26th of June, 1801 in the Gregorian calendar. It is the date when Abraham Louis Breguet received the patent for his tourbillon, which he had developed and tirelessly worked on over 10 years. Even today the tourbillon regulator is regarded as a technical masterpiece produced only by the most accomplished makers.
An elegant platinum wristwatch in near mint condition, with one-minute tourbillon
Case: platinum, glazed push back, reeded band, Breguet platinum deployant clasp. Dial: two-colour silvered, engine-turned.
The hand-engraved movement is inscribed "7 Messidor An 9", which is the 26th of June, 1801 in the Gregorian calendar. It is the date when Abraham Louis Breguet received the patent for his tourbillon, which he had developed and tirelessly worked on over 10 years. Even today the tourbillon regulator is regarded as a technical masterpiece produced only by the most accomplished makers.
Sold
estimated
35.000—50.000 €
Price realized
30.000 €