Breguet

Launched as part of the Classique collection, the reference 5930 captures the very essence of Breguet’s identity — a seamless continuation of the codes first established by Abraham-Louis Breguet at the turn of the 19th century. The silvered dial, enhanced with traditional guilloché and framed by the maison’s instantly recognizable fluted caseband, recalls the restrained refinement that defined Breguet’s early pocket watches. Blued steel hands complete the unmistakable aesthetic, underscoring the enduring legacy of Breguet’s design language.

The present example is cased in yellow gold and powered by the automatic calibre 517/1, celebrated for its reliability and fine finishing. The discreet date display at 6 o’clock adds modern practicality to a composition otherwise steeped in history.

First introduced in the late 20th century, the Classique line was conceived to reaffirm Breguet’s role as a guardian of horology’s most elegant traditions, at a time when collectors sought a return to understated, historically inspired wristwatches. This reference 5930, offered in very good condition, is accompanied by its Breguet presentation case and is a refined example of how the manufacture successfully reinterpreted its timeless codes for the modern era.