49 Breguet An interesting and rare, Classique Alarm minute and hour disk side date adjuster, automatic wristwatch in white gold, with silver guilloche dial, reference 3600

Estimate: CHF 9,000 –⁠ 18,000

This Breguet timepiece captures the very soul of the maison’s enduring legacy—where mechanical ingenuity and aesthetic refinement are held in perfect balance. Crafted in white gold, the case exudes classical restraint. Each detail has been meticulously hand-engraved, exemplifying the artisanal savoir-faire that defines Breguet’s most storied creations. The regulator-style display, an homage to the precision clocks once used in observatories, offers a poetic nod to the brand’s historic dedication to accuracy. At the center, Breguet’s signature blued steel hands, including the elegant moon-tipped minute hand, sweep gracefully across the dial, delivering both exceptional legibility and a refined visual rhythm. Twin crowns flank the case, a subtle yet elegant additional pusher hints to its additional complication, the alarm. The Roman numeral hour track is crisply executed, while a beautifully framed date window at six o’clock blends utility with grace, maintaining the dial’s symmetrical balance. Uniting time-honored technique with contemporary sophistication, this timepiece is a striking example of Breguet’s unparalleled ability to bridge past and present. At once understated and intellectually compelling, it is a watch for the collector who values not just craftsmanship, but the historical arc of horology itself.