Introduction
Founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet, one of horology’s most famed watchmakers, Breguet is a brand rooted in classical horological excellence. With such innovations as the tourbillon, the Breguet overcoil and their eponymous ‘Breguet’ hands and even numerals among their impressive list of accolades, Breguet are widely renowned as one of the most influential and important watchmakers in the industry. With a truly remarkable history, Breguet’s timepieces often hark back to the classical period of watchmaking through a traditional aesthetic, and this Classique Perpetual Calendar Equation of Time ref. 3477BA, as its name suggests, is no different. Measuring a fashionable 36.5mm, its perfectly round 18kt yellow gold case features a polished domed bezel that swoops down to the midcase where it overhangs a coin-edge texture, this timepiece perfectly combines Breguet’s traditionalist aesthetic with their modern craftsmanship. Matching this level of exuberant detail, the Classique Perpetual Calendar Equation of Time’s stunning dial also features a beautiful blend of textures with concentrically-brushed chapter rings throughout, a wave pattern for each of its indicators and a hobnail pattern within its center. Powered by a stunningly engraved automatic cal. 502, this is an elegantly styled timepiece that is undoubtedly Breguet at their finest.
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Grade
M 8.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Pusher tool with Chain
Est. value range
$20,000 – $30,000
The Details
Brand
Breguet
Dimensions
36.5mm
Model
Classique Perpetual Calendar Equation of Time
Movement
Automatic cal. 502 DPET
Reference
3477
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
Circa 1990s
Condition
Excellent
Material
18kt yellow gold
Included
Watch only
Dial Color
Silver
THE DIAL
Unmistakable in its design, the Classique Perpetual Calendar Equation of Time's dial features a slew of Breguet's design landmarks with its Breguet hands and array of stunningly well-executed guilloche patterns and complicated displays arising from its bevy of subdials and indicators.
THE CONSTRUCTION
A stunning blend of Breguet's classical aesthetic and modern watchmaking's tastes, the Classique Perpetual Calendar is indeed classic in its aesthetic, with an 18kt yellow gold case that takes direct inspiration from mid-century dress watches via its coin-edge textured midcase and straight lugs.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in excellent overall condition. The case shows minor signs of wear, with some marks and superficial scratches visible on some of the surfaces. The guilloche dial is near-mint with little to no signs of aging. The previous owner had looped the pusher tool into the springbar, and customized a hole in the strap to tuck it in and wear with the watch. This feature can be easily reversed. The watch is keeping good time as indicated in the timing machine readout, and we have advanced the date via pushers and crown and it appears to work properly, but we have not tested the equation of time and perpetual calendar mechanism extensively and we do not warrant its performance.
Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.
Our Perspective
Vividly Breguet in just about every way possible, the Classique is one of the famed French watchmaker's most refined and elegant timepieces, and this Perpetual Calendar Equation of Time variant combines all of Breguet's famed detail and craftsmanship into one expression of true horological engineering excellence.
Justin Gruenberg
Co-founder
