Important Watches: Part I

Important Watches: Part I

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Breguet

Classique Messidor, Ref. 5335PT429W6 Platinum skeletonized tourbillon wristwatch Circa 2012 | 寶璣 5335PT429W6型號「Classique Messidor」鉑金鏤空陀飛輪腕錶,年份約2012

Auction Closed

May 11, 01:00 PM GMT

Estimate

50,000 - 80,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Breguet

Classique Messidor, Ref. 5335PT429W6

Platinum skeletonized tourbillon wristwatch 

Circa 2012

寶璣 5335PT429W6型號「Classique Messidor」鉑金鏤空陀飛輪腕錶,年份約2012


Dial: skeletonized

Calibre: cal. 558SQ2 manual winding, 25 jewels

Movement number: 6'469

Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws

Case number: 3'939 AO

Closure: Breguet alligator strap and platinum folding clasp

Dimensions: 40 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Breguet Certificate of Origin, instruction manual and presentation case with outer packaging

This watch is protected by a two-year Bucherer CPO warranty. Please consult the condition report for more details or reach out directly to the watches department for any questions that you may have.
Released in 2007, the Breguet Tourbillon Messidor pays homage to Abraham-Louis Breguet's invention: the tourbillon. The twirling gravity-compensating complication was indeed patented on 7 Messidor, year IX, corresponding to June 26, 1801 in the old calendar format.

This important skeletonized wristwatch offers an uncompromised view on the intricacies of the highly complex movement. No effort has been spared by the watchmakers who hand-finished every single part, to the wearer's absolute delight. The oversized flying tourbillon is evidently displayed and showcased on the dial, allowing for an uncluttered appreciation of the mechanical marvel at work. Its seamless integration to the fully visible movement creates an overwhelming sentiment of nostalgia, harking back to the golden age of handcraft, passion and functional complication work.

The present Breguet Tourbillon Messidor is fitted with a noble platinum case, expertly balancing the visual lightness with the heavyweight of luxury. It is further offered as a complete set with Certificate of Origin, instruction manual and presentation case.