Exceedingly rare and prestigious, the superlative limited release reference 3857 was introduced in 1997, created in order to mark the 250th Anniversary of the storied firm, Breguet.

An extraordinarily complicated wristwatch, its functions include a minute repeater, perpetual calendar and tourbillon escapement, all housed within a 40mm 18k yellow gold case with classic Breguet details. The dial display is masterfully executed, featuring jumping hours and minutes, a retrograde date, and decorative Swiss guilloché.

The celebrated manufacture Breguet is known for their classically elegant and complicated timepieces. The founder Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) was a master of both technical mastery and aesthetic perspective. The Classique Grande Complication 7637 was launched in 2009 at Basel with a retail price of USD 237’000. The gongs, and hammers sound out the time from their patented positioning to create pure and audible tones.

Carefully cherished throughout the years, the present wristwatch is an extraordinary example of combining complex mechanics with an enduringly simple design. The present lot is offered in pristine and excellent condition with the presentation box and original guarantee.