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What is the oldest wristwatch?
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The oldest wristwatch does not have a name. Delivered in 1812, it was created by Abraham-Louis Breguet for Caroline Murat, the queen of Naples and Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister. The watchmaker crafted many timepieces for the French court, including for Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Find a large selection of Breguet watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
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Breguet 18Kt. Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs, 1930's
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Lugs
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Two Tone Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 25mm
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
$15,250
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Breguet Classique 3210 30.5mm Silver Roman Dial Manual Winding 18k White Gold
By Breguet
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3210
Serial: 40**
Year: ~1990-1999
Model: Breguet Classique
Case Material: 18k White Gold
Band: Custom Black Leather Strap & Steel Buckle
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1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Breguet Marine 5817BA Automatic 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
A men's watch created by Breguet 5817BA/12/9V8 for the Marine collection, featuring an 18K yellow gold bezel enclosing a 39 mm round case with a silver guilloche dial and Roman numer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breguet Classique Chronograph 18k Yellow Gold 3237BA
By Breguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare Breguet Classique Chronograph, reference 3237BA, crafted in 18k yellow gold.
This distinguished gentleman’s timepiece features a silver guilloché dial with Roman numerals, blued steel Breguet-style hands. The dial’s classic symmetry is framed by a smooth fixed 18k yellow gold bezel and protected by a sapphire crystal.
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Pin Setting
METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Diameter 32mm
CIRCA: 1900's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
By Breguet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.
Category
Antique 1890s French Pocket Watches
