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 Stainless Steel Flyback Type XXI Chronograph Mens Watch Ref. 3810
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
This Breguet Type XXI Ref. 3810 is a bold and highly refined sports chronograph, combining the technical appeal of a flyback movement with the distinctive aviation-inspired design of...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Breguet Marine 4081A 18K YG Emerald Diamond MoP Dial Auto 35mm
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
An Off-Catalog Masterpiece The Marine collection, launched in 1990, was Breguet's entry into the luxury sports watch category, building on a legitimate heritage as Chronometer-Maker...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Breguet La Marine 18k Gold Stainless Steel Date Automatic Women's Watch
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
This Breguet La Marine is a refined and highly desirable women’s timepiece, combining the prestige of one of the most historic names in Swiss watchmaking with the versatility of an elegant sport-luxury design. Breguet watches are especially important in horology because the brand is associated with exceptional craftsmanship, technical innovation, and a level of heritage that places it among the most respected makers in the world. The La Marine model is particularly appealing for its blend of sophistication and wearability, with the 18k gold and stainless steel construction giving the watch both luxury and everyday practicality. Its 26mm case offers a classic feminine proportion, while the automatic movement and date function add the convenience and mechanical substance collectors appreciate. In great condition and keeping good time, this is a beautiful Breguet ladies...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Type XX Transatlatique in Rose Gold Rose Gold on Strap with Black Dial 3820BR/F2
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
*Type XX Transatlatique in Rose Gold Rose Gold on Strap with Black Dial Model Type: XX Reference Number: 3820BR/F2/3W6 Gender: Men's Metal: 18K RG Case Size:39 mm Wrist Size: Fits w...
18k 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 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
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 Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
By Breguet
Located in Stamford, CT
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.
2010s Breguet Classique 5930 18K Yellow Gold Guilloche Dial Automatic 36mm
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
The Essence Of Neoclassical Design The Classique collection is Breguet's purest expression of traditional watchmaking, and the reference 5930 is a perfect example of this philosophy...
18k Gold, Yellow 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 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 Hora Mundi "Europe" 5717BR, 44mm Case, 18K Rose Gold, World Time, Yr2012
By Breguet
Located in Canterbury, England
An exceptional watch, our Breguet Hora Mundi "Europe" reference 5717BR features a 44mm 18k rose gold case with world time complication, which allows...
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 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 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 Marine 18K White Gold 30mm Mother of Pearl Diamond Bezel 8818B Watch
By Breguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience luxury and precision with the Breguet 8818BB/59564 DOO. This elegant timepiece features a reliable automatic movement and a durable 50m water resistance, perfect for every...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris 18k gold ladies watch with a Roman numeral dial and the classic Cartier style blue sword-shaped hour markers. Manual wind movement with a screw-down crown and s...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tourneau Men's Watch 8 1/2" 7 3/4" - Stainless Steel Quartz
By Tourneau
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Tourneau Movement: Quartz Number of Jewels: 5 Warranty: 1 year Movement Maker: Swiss Metal Content: Stainless Steel Fastening Type: Buckle Clasp Features: Numbers marking th...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex DateJust Jubilee Black Dial Two-Tone Rose Gold Diamond Hour Markers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust wristwatch with smooth bezel and two-tone oyster band/dial. This Rolex's significance lies in the dial. A smooth Everrose gold bezel sets the stage for a subtle, yet g...
Diamond, Rose Gold
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1962 ROLEX EXPLORER...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Antique Rolex 9K Yellow Gold 15 Jewel Manual Wind Women’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This antique Rolex women’s watch features a 9K yellow gold case with a coordinating yellow gold link bracelet and a round champagne-tone dial. The dial is signed Rolex and is designed with bold Arabic numeral markers, blued hands, and a classic early wristwatch presentation. The watch is powered by a hand-wind Rolex 15 jewel...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Vintage Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Wrist Watch, 35 MM Stainless Steel 3 piece Water Proof case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Excellent, mint condition, Silver Satin dial with raised and Gold Foil impressed markers. New Black Lizard Grain Leather strap, watch length 8 3/4 inches. A very clean, seldom worn watch, triple Omega signed...
Stainless Steel
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
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...
Baume & Mercier Promesse MOA10182 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
Baume & Mercier Promesse MOA10182 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 133841 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Promesse Country of Origin: Switzerland Moveme...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Chopard Imperiale Stainless Steel Ladies Chronograph Watch Ref. 388378
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Imperiale Stainless Steel Ladies Chronograph Watch Ref. 388378 - Quartz. Imperiale. Stainless Steel case (31 mm). Blue dial with chronograph. Black strap band with Chopard ta...
Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Men Watch 168000
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Submariner Black Dial Steel Men's Watch 168000 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 40.0 mm in diameter. Stainless steel dive bezel with black inse...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505 Black Dial Pink Subdials 18K Rose Gold Box/Card
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Discover our collection of carefully evaluated and inspected pre-owned watches, each meticulously assessed and authenticated by our in-house certified horologists. Every piece underg...
Rose Gold
Breguet Classique 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch
By Breguet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A well-preserved Breguet Classique wristwatch in 18K yellow gold, reference 3910, circa 2003. The 35mm case and buckle are stamped 750, fitted with a sapphire crystal and seconds han...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Breguet Tradition 40mm 7097BB/G1/9WU 18K White Gold Skeleton Dial Watch
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Recently serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well.
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 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 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 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 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
Breguet Marine Automatic Big Date Men's Stainless Steel Watch 5817ST125V8
By Breguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Breguet Marine Automatic Big Date Men's Stainless Steel Watch 5817ST125V8 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with exposition back (39mm diameter). Silver dial with black Roman...
Stainless Steel