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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.
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 MOVE...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

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 B...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White 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 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. Powered by a renowned manual-winding Lemania chronograph...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow 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

Breguet Horloger De La Marine White Gold
By Breguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Breguet Horloger De La Marine wristwatch in white gold. Featuring a silvered guilloche dial with Roman numerals and a date display at 6 o'clock. The watch also features blued steel...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

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