71 - Breguet - Classique 3350 Grande Complication Tourbillon

Breguet - Classique 3350 Grande Complication Tourbillon An early, rare neo-vintage wristwatch with a one-minute tourbillon, one of the first watches produced under this reference number—number 19 in this case Movm. No. 19, Ref. BA 3350, Cal. 558, Case No. 4338 A, Dimensions 36 mm, circa 1989, Origin: Switzerland, Original box, Original certificate, Accessories, original gold clasp Case: 18K gold, glazed push-back case back, fluted case band. Dial: Two-tone silvered, guilloché pattern. Movement: Manual-winding. The hand-engraved movement is inscribed with “Brevet 7 Messidor An 9,” which corresponds to June 26, 1801, in the Gregorian calendar. This is the date on which Abraham Louis Breguet received the patent for his tourbillon, which he had developed and worked on tirelessly for over 10 years. Even today, the tourbillon regulator is regarded as a technical masterpiece produced only by the most accomplished watchmakers. The tourbillon regulator was first used in a Breguet wristwatch in 1988. Even before he established his own manufactory, Daniel Roth—one of the most gifted watchmakers of his time—was tasked with reviving the Breguet brand. Roth conducted extensive and meticulous research on Breguet timepieces, which led to the development of the breathtaking tourbillon wristwatch, reference 3350. This watch features all the signature Breguet elements, such as the eponymous hands, the guilloché pattern on the dial, and the fluted bezel. The timepiece has a large opening for the tourbillon cage in the lower part of the dial and an offset hour and minute display in the upper half. The visible plate is finely hand-engraved with intricate tendril ornamentation that is repeated on the back and can be admired through the crystal push-back. Case: very good, slightly worn. Dial: very good. Movement: very good, in working order, cleaning recommended. Please note that leather straps made from endangered or protected species—such as alligator, crocodile, or lizard—are used in our catalog or on our website for illustrative purposes only. For customs-related reasons, such straps cannot be shipped outside the EU.