Lot 167
  • 167

BREGUET | REF 7047 LA TRADITION A YELLOW GOLD SEMI SKELETONIZED TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH CHAIN AND FUSEE AND SILICON BALANCE SPRING CIRCA 2013

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40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • REF 7047 LA TRADITION A YELLOW GOLD SEMI SKELETONIZED TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH CHAIN AND FUSEE AND SILICON BALANCE SPRING CIRCA 2013
Dial: semi skeletonizedCaliber: 569 manual winding movement, 43 jewelsMovement number: 8000225Case: 18k yellow gold, snap on sapphire display backCase number: 670 AEClosure: 18k yellow gold Breguet folding claspSize: diameter 42 mmSigned: case, dial and movement

Condition

CASE Case in overall excellent condition with some light wear. Bands and lugs with some faint superficial surface scratches. DIAL/ MOVEMENT Overall excellent condition. Some very faint surface scratches to the barrel at 3 under close observation. Movement running at time of cataloguing, The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping.***
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Catalogue Note

The Breguet La Tradition Grand Complication is a superlative model in the firm's repertoire. Breguet impressively showcases classic and new technologies with a 50 hour fusee and chain power reserve, and a one minute tourbillon with titanium bridge and silicon overcoil hairspring. Each separate complication requires remarkable skill and patience to manufacture. The fusee chain is a traditional technique that has been used in pocket watches since the 19th century.  When wound, the conical shape fusee barrel is wrapped with a miniature chain, which then creates a constant and smooth power output from the barrel as energy is released. By making the movement capable of running for 50 hours and regulating the torque, Breguet’s master watchmakers have managed to successfully miniaturize and modernize this traditional complication.

The famous Breguet overcoil hairspring has also been updated with innovative silicon material.  As silicon is devoid of the malleability of metal, it required a complete rethinking of the production process to form a bend rising up from the coil. This created a technical challenge which was brilliantly mastered in the present movement.

To protect and showcase this tour de force complication, the Ref 7047 is cased in a heavily domed sapphire crystal. The watch is a true combination of Breguet's commitment to both tradition and the future.