106th Auction
2022/5/21
Lot 232
BreguetClassique Tourbillon Brevet du 7 Messidor an 9
An elegant rose gold wristwatch in mint condition, with one-minute tourbillon, original box, operating instructions, booklets and certificate
Sold
estimated
23.000—35.000 €
Price realized
33.800 €
specific features
Case
18 K rose gold, glazed push back, reeded case band, Breguet 18 K rose gold deployant clasp.
Dial
Two-tone silvered, engine-turned.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.334X
Ref.3357
Cal.558.1
Diam.36 mm
Circa2006
Ctry.Switzerland
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.