Breguet
Reference 3757 | A platinum perpetual calendar tourbillon wristwatch with retrograde date and leap year indication | Circa 2019
Auction Closed
November 9, 12:39 PM GMT
Estimate
35,000 - 70,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 558 manual winding, 21 jewels
Case: platinum, snap-on sapphire crystal display case back
Case number: 600Z
Closure: platinum Breguet folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Breguet certificate of origin and warranty, setting pin and presentation case
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
Abraham Louis Breguet revolutionized the horological world when he invented the tourbillon in order to create more accurate timepieces. Conceived in 1795, and patented in 1801, the tourbillon counter acts the effects of gravity by mounting the balance wheel in a rotating cage in order to negate the effect of gravity on the escapement. Makers now include the tourbillon as a novelty and demonstration of sophisticated watchmaking skill.
The Breguet firm continues to honor Abraham Louis Breguet's legacy today by creating exceptional high-end timepieces. The present Reference 3757 combines the tourbillon with other sought after complications, such as the perpetual calendar, retrograde date, and leap year indication.
The guilloché dial, which features registers finished with silver chapter rings, epitomizes Breguet's classic aesthetic.
This piece perfectly encapsulates the archetypal watchmaker's refined level of craftsmanship, and would make a wonderful addition to any connoisseur's collection.