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What is the oldest wristwatch?

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What is the oldest wristwatch?
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.
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Breguet Marine Chronograph 42mm 18K Rose Gold Box Set 5827BR/Z2/5ZU
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
Breguet Marine 2 Chronograph 5827BR/Z2/5ZU, featuring a luxurious 42mm 18k rose gold case and a distinctive black rhodium guilloché dial. The dial is elegantly accented with applied ...
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Breguet Marine Royale Alarm 45mm 5847BB/12/5ZV 18K White Gold Box Papers
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
​The Breguet Marine Royale Alarm 5847BB/12/5ZV is a commanding and technically sophisticated timepiece that exemplifies Breguet’s maritime legacy. Crafted from 18K white gold, its su...
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Breguet Marine Chronograph 5527BB/Y2/5WV 18K White Gold Blue Dial Box Papers '22
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
Breguet Marine Chronograph 5527BB/Y2/5WV, featuring a 42.3mm 18k white gold case with a brushed and polished finish. The striking blue dial showcases a sunburst pattern with applied ...
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Breguet Classique Power Reserve 7137BB/11/9V9 Men's Watch in White Gold
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
Breguet Classique Power Reserve 7137BB/11/9V9 Men's Watch in White Gold SKU: 135019 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Breguet Model: Classique Power Reserve Country of Origin: Switzerland Mo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Breguet Classique 39mm 7787BR/29/9V6
By Breguet
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Classique in 18k rose gold on a brown alligator strap with 18k rose gold deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep seconds, moonphase and power reserve. 39 mm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Breguet Minute Repeater 40mm 5447PT/1E/9V6
By Breguet
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar in platinum on a black alligator strap with platinum deployant buckle. Manual wind movement under glass with minute repeater function and perpetual calendar including date, day, month, year, and moonphase. 40 mm case size. With box and booklets. Ref 5447PT/1E/9V6. *Bank wire only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Breguet Watch. Certified preowned Classic Breguet Minute Repeater 5447PT/1E/9V6 watch is made out of Platinum on a Black Alligator strap with a Platinum Deployant buckle. This Breguet watch has a 40 x 40 mm case with a Round caseback and Silver Roman Numeral dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by certified in-house master-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Breguet Minute Repeater watch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

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