Known for high-quality craftsmanship and meticulous design as well as ease of use and portability, Breguet wristwatches and pocket watches have remained quite popular throughout history.
Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747–1823) 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. Breguet is also credited with having designed the first wristwatch.
Born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Breguet was introduced to watchmaking through his stepfather, watchmaker Joseph Tattet. As a teenager, he traveled to Versailles to apprentice under a master watchmaker. In 1775, he opened his own workshop on the Quai de l’Horloge in Paris.
Breguet was soon crafting timepieces for the French court, including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, who purchased several Breguet designs. In 1783, one of her guards (and an ardent admirer) commissioned Breguet to design a gift for the Queen, asking him to develop the world’s most complicated timepiece. It would take 44 years to complete and was finished by Breguet’s workshop in 1827, four years after his own death and 34 years after Marie Antoinette was executed.
The Breguet No. 160 pocket watch, as Breguet’s 160th watch was officially called, is now in the Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem and was the subject of an infamous 1983 theft before it was recovered in 2006. Breguet now sells a reproduction of what is still the fifth most complicated watch in the world.
Plenty of royals, politicians and virtuosos have acquired their own Breguet timepieces, including Queen Victoria, Napoleon Bonaparte, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Ettore Bugatti and Sir Winston Churchill.
The world’s first known wristwatch — delivered in 1812 — was created by Abraham-Louis Breguet for Caroline Murat, the queen of Naples (and Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister). By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch.
The house of Breguet is still in operation today with an enduring commitment to technical innovation in personal timekeeping. It was run by members of the Breguet family through 1870, after which it was sold to English watchmaker Edward Brown, whose family managed it for the next century.
In 1970, the company changed hands to the French Chaumet family, and in 1999, it was acquired by the Swiss Swatch Group. Breguet’s Reine de Naples drew on the founder’s watch for Murat and introduced an unusual ovate case to a receptive public in 2001.
Find a range of vintage Breguet wristwatches and pocket watches on 1stDibs.
Breguet Cadran Guilloche Round Shape 18 Karat Rose Gold Cufflinks
By Breguet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant Breguet cufflinks crafted in 18 karat rose gold, featuring the maison’s signature guilloché “cadran” pattern in a classic round shape. Measuring approximately 17 mm in diamet...
Gold, Rose Gold
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...
White Gold
Breguet Marine Chronographe 5527 Slate Dial 18K Rose Gold Mens Watch Box Papers
By Breguet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Breguet Marine Chronographe 5527BR/G3/5WV Mens Watch. 42.3mm 18K rose gold case. 18K rose gold bezel. Slate Guillochage dial with rose gold hands and Roman numeral hour marker. Date ...
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...
18k Gold, White 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...
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...
18k Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Breguet Cadran Guilloche Round Shape Cufflinks 18K Rose Gold YB4590
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Breguet Cadran Guilloche cufflinks feature round shape crafted in 18K rose gold with each cufflink set with partial guilloché dials. Diameter: 17mm. Total weight: 20.4...
18k Gold, Rose 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.
Breguet Marine Titanium Chronograph Men's Watch 5527TI/Y1/9WV
By Breguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Breguet Marine Titanium Chronograph Men's Watch 5527TI/Y1/9WV - Automatic winding. Marine Automatic. Titanium case with exposition back (42mm diameter). Blue dial with Roman numerals...
Titanium
Breguet 18kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Manual Winding Watch, Circa 1950's
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 31mm X Width 17mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT ...
18k 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...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breguet Classique Ladies Diamond in 18K Gold 25mm Watch
By Breguet
Located in Miami, FL
Breguet Classic Ladies 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Bezel Watch. Manual wind. All original parts. Details: Item Type: Ladies' wristwatch Brand: Breguet...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Breguet Marine 3400SA Two-Tone 18K YG & Steel Guilloché Dial Automatic 35mm
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Elegance In A Robust Format The Breguet Marine reference 3400SA is a distinct execution of the brand’s nautical heritage, blending the formality of a dress watch with a ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Breguet Cadran Guilloche Diamond 18k White Gold Cufflinks
By Breguet
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Exemplifying the timeless artistry of Breguet, these Cadran Guilloché Diamond Cufflinks in 18K white gold are a masterful fusion of horological heritage and refined masculine eleganc...
White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Breguet NOS Classique 7147BB/12/9WU Watch
By Breguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Breguet Classique wristwatch crafted in white gold. Featuring a silvered dial with a textured guilloche pattern, a small seconds sub-dial and a white gold bezel. Equipped with a B...
18k Gold, White Gold
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...
White Gold
Breguet Marine 39mm Big Date Rose Gold Rubber Strap Mens Watch 5817BR/Z2/5V8
By Breguet
Located in Aventura, FL
Breguet Marine Rose Gold Rubber Strap Mens Watch 5817BR/Z2/5V8. Automatic self-winding movement. 18K rose gold coin-edged case 39.0 mm in diam...
Gold, Rose Gold
Breguet Stainless Steel Transatlantique Type XX Chronograph 33mm Blue MOP
By Breguet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, 12 hour register Case: 33mm, stainless steel, sapphire crystal, diamond and sapphire bezel Dial: blue mothe...
Stainless Steel
Breguet 5920 Watch in 18K White Gold, 1990s
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
Here's a Classique neo-vintage Breguet reference 5920 with a beautifully hand finished silver guilloche roman numeral dial from the 1990s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. M...
White Gold, 18k Gold
Breguet Artisan 18K Gold Diamond Flower Cameo Clip-On Earrings, France
By Breguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Breguet Diamond Earrings Flower Cameo s Amazing and Unique ! Earrings; 20.6mm x 19.4mm x 18.0mm total weight earrings: 12.1gram, 0.425oz 7.7dwt
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$4,280
H 1.03 in W 1.03 in L 1.03 in
Van Cleef and Arpels 18932 B2 watch. 18k Gold VCA Classique Diamond Bezel.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Van Cleef & Arpels Watch Classic or Classique Ladies ref. 18932 B2 Diamond Bezel with Diamonds Bezel set on lugs. 18k Yellow Gold Case. 18k Yellow Gold Original VCA Buck...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
Gold-filled
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold White Mother of Pearl 8+2 Custom Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold White Mother of Pearl 8+2 Custom Diamond Watch 18038
Diamond, Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Titanium Black Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These titanium cufflinks are from Men's Collection. Each rectangular cufflink is decorated with 4 natural round black diamonds and 18K rose gold detail. The total amount of diamonds ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium
Cartier Pasha 1353 Chronograph Grey Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap 35mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1353 Model: Cartier Pasha Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Brown Leather Strap Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Grey Dial Face: Sapphire C...
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Breguet Cadran Guilloche Round Shape Cufflinks 18K Rose Gold YB4590
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Breguet Cadran Guilloche cufflinks feature round shape crafted in 18K rose gold with each cufflink set with partial guilloché dials. Diameter: 17mm. Total weight: 20.4...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Wristwatch 18k Yellow Gold
By Pomellato
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing the exquisite and timeless Pomellato wristwatch, a true masterpiece of luxury and elegance. Crafted from solid 18 carat yellow gold, the snapback case boasts a classic ye...
Yellow Gold
$6,529Sale Price|20% Off
Breguet Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry Statement Cufflinks
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Cufflinks White Gold 18 K Diamond 72-Round 57-0,3-F/VS1A Onyx 2-5,28ct With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which cr...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Breguet 18kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Manual Winding Watch, Circa 1950's
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 31mm X Width 17mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT ...
18k Gold
Cartier Tortue de Cartier WA504351 Unisex Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tortue de Cartier WA504351 Unisex Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 141907 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Tortue de Cartier Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Hand-winding Year of Manufacture: 2010-2019 Condition: No longer in production, the Cartier Tortue watch...
White Gold
Breguet Type XX Flyback Chronograph, Circa 1970, 3 Registers, Anti-Magnetic
By Breguet
Located in Vannes, FR
Iconic Breguet Type XX flyback chronograph dating to circa 1970. Featuring a black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, three-register layout, and rotating bezel. Powered by a manual...
Breguet Classique Le Reveil Du Tsar GMT Alarm 5707BA/12/9V6
By Breguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A highly complicated Breguet Classique Le Réveil du Tsar Reference 5707BA/12/9V6, distinguished by its mechanical alarm and dual time zone functionality. The 39mm case is crafted in...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breguet Reine De Naples 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond 8908 Watch
By Breguet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Breguet Reine De Naples 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond 8908 Watch Metal: 18k yellow gold Reference: 8908 Movement: Automatic Case size: 28.5mm Diamonds: Approx. 0.83 CTW F-G VVS rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breguet Classique Le Rveil du Tsar Alarm Dual Time 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5
By Breguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Breguet Classique Le Rveil du Tsar Alarm Dual Time 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5707 BA (5707BA/12/9V6) - Automatic winding; alarm with power reserve indicator; dual time. Le Reveil d...
Breguet Type XXI Flyback Chronograph Pilot's Watch 3810ST/92/9ZU
By Breguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 42mm stainless steel Type XXI crafted by Breguet. Features a brown dial with arabic luminous numbers, a date aperture at 6 o'clock, and 3 subdials featuring a smalls seconds, a day...
Stainless Steel
Breguet Rotor 18k White Gold Spinning Cufflinks
By Breguet
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Breguet Cufflinks are a testament to exquisite design and superior craftsmanship. These cufflinks are crafted from luxurious white gold, exuding a sleek and polished appearance. ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Breguet Le Reveil du Tsar Classique Alarm Dual Time 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5
By Breguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Breguet Le Reveil du Tsar Classique Alarm Dual Time 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5707 BB (5707BB/12/9V6) - Automatic winding; alarm with power reserve indicator; dual time. 18k white g...
Breguet Tradition Manual Wind 37mm 7027BR/R9/9V6 18K Rose Gold Box Papers
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
The Breguet Tradition 7027BR/R9/9V6 is a remarkable timepiece that showcases Breguet's innovative design and horological expertise, this model features a 37mm 18K rose gold case with...
Rose 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...
Breguet Cadran Guilloche Round Shape Cufflinks 18K Rose Gold YB4590
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Breguet Cadran Guilloche cufflinks feature a round shape crafted in 18K rose gold with each cufflink set with partial guilloché dials. Diameter: 17mm. Total weight: 20...
Rose Gold
Breguet Rose Gold Classique 7147BR/12/9WU
By Breguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 40mm extra thin Classique wristwatch by Breguet, crafted in rose gold. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with blued steel hands and a rose gold bezel. Fitted with a sapphire glass ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold