BREGUET (CLASSIQUE PLAT GT / AUTOMATIC GOLD REF. 5157 BB /11/9V6 - 2154), Circa 2016 Flat watch with large opening in 18K (750 thousandths) white gold, fluted caseband, smooth bezel and clipped caseback with porthole sapphire crystal (signed, hallmarked and numbered 1242V). Silvered dial with guilloche centre and bezel applied with Roman numerals. Fluted crown and blued steel Breguet apple hands. Sapphire crystal. Used crocodile strap (Crocodylia spp. CITES appendix II B) with original Breguet 18-carat (750 thousandths) white gold pin buckle. Movement: Automatic calibre signed BREGUET / 502.3 with guilloche balance wheel in Swiss white gold. Diameter: 38.5 mm. Condition: Very good (Breguet wooden pen box, certificate of origin) (Gross weight: 53.20 g).

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