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Who made the first wristwatch?
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Abraham-Louis Breguet made the first wristwatch. Delivered in 1812, it was created for Caroline Murat, the queen of Naples and Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister. Breguet is commonly called the “father of modern horology.” The Swiss horologist is responsible for the creation of many clock and watch innovations that are still used in timepieces today, including the self-winding watch, the tourbillon movement, the perpetual calendar and a shock absorption system. Find a collection 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 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
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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 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 Reine de Naples 8967 Mother Of Pearl Ladies Watch
By Breguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Breguet Reine de Naples 8967 Mother Of Pearl Ladies Watch - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with exposition back (44 x 35 mm). Mother of pearl dial with Breguet Arabic numer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Breguet Classique Chronograph 18k Yellow Gold 3237BA
By Breguet
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
