L.A. LOUVRE, les BIDS! A modern luxury auction to benefit the Musée du Louvre | Hosted by Sotheby’s

L.A. LOUVRE, les BIDS! A modern luxury auction to benefit the Musée du Louvre | Hosted by Sotheby’s

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Breguet

Classique Hora Mundi (5727BR129ZU)

Lot Closed

May 13, 08:03 PM GMT

Estimate

55,000 - 75,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Breguet

Classique Hora Mundi (5727BR129ZU), 2022


Dial: silvered 18-carat gold, engine-turned

Caliber: 77F0 with 39 jewels, self-winding movement

Case: 18-carat gold watch with sapphire case-back, welded lugs with crown and push piece-crown at 08 o'clock

Closure: Rose gold triple-blade folding clasp

Size: 43 mm diameter

Signed: Case, dial, and movement signed with "BREGUET" Brand, sapphire case-back signed with the "Arc de Triomphe of the Carrousel du Louvre."

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Donated by Breguet

The Breguet Classique Hora Mundi is the first timepiece to memorize two separate time-zone settings featuring the pre-selection of a dual instant-jump time zone with synchronized date, day/night indication, and city. This watch has been specially engraved with the Arc de Triomphe of the Carrousel du Louvre on the case-back.



Please note that while this auction is hosted on Sothebys.com, it is being administered by American Friends of the Louvre, and all post-sale matters (inclusive of invoicing, taxes and property shipment) will be handled by American Friends of the Louvre. As such, Sotheby's will share the contact details for the winning bidders with American Friends of the Louvre so that a member of its staff will be in touch directly post-sale. This watch is currently stored in Switzerland, and shipment, taxes and other associated costs will be the buyer's responsibility.

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