Important Watches: Part II

Important Watches: Part II

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Breguet

Ref. 3755PR1E9V6 Platinum skeletonized tourbillon perpetual calendar wristwatch with retrograde date and leap-year indication Circa 2008

Lot Closed

November 11, 02:02 PM GMT

Estimate

50,000 - 70,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Breguet


Ref. 3755PR1E9V6

Platinum skeletonized tourbillon perpetual calendar wristwatch with retrograde date and leap-year indication

Circa 2008


Dial: skeletonized

Calibre: cal. 558 QPSQ manual winding, 21 jewels

Movement number: 4'167

Case: platinum, snap-on sapphire crystal display back

Case number: 728 AC

Closure: Breguet alligator strap and 18k white gold folding clasp

Dimensions: 39 mm 

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: no

Accessories: Breguet Certificate of Authenticity and presentation case with outer packaging

Considered one of the most prestigious complications in horology, the tourbillon was invented by no other than the famous watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet. He patented his invention on June 26th, 1801. Other makers and brands have since adapted the ingenious mechanism which was developed to make watches more accurate. By mounting the escapement and balance wheel in a rotating cage, the effects of gravity when keeping the watch in a certain position are negated. In other words, the tourbillon averages out errors from different positioning of the watch.


The present example by Breguet plays tribute to its namesake inventor and beautifully displays the complicated tourbillon mechanism at 6 o'clock. It is further equipped with a sophisticated perpetual calendar with leap-year indication, rightfully making this Breguet a grand complication. It is further skeletonized and therefore showcases the astonishing movement and its decorations from both sides. 


Offered with its Certificate of Authenticity and presentation case, the lot has been further retained in very attractive condition with very light wear only.