Breguet Reveals Two New Examples of its Classique Tourbillon 3358
Available in either white or rose gold.
Breguet is expanding its Classique Tourbillon collection with the introduction of two new models, the 3358BB/VD/986D0 and the 3358BR/8D/986D0.
These new timepieces are designed to uphold the brand’s legacy of innovation, established by its founder Abraham-Louis Breguet — notably, the inventor of the tourbillon mechanism which counteracts the effects of gravity on timekeeping precision.
The white gold model, dubbed “Starlit Night” – 3358BB/VD/986D0, encapsulates a celestial realm with its midnight blue mother-of-pearl dial, further enhanced by a cascade of diamonds across the watch face. Accompanying this are gold stars of varying textures, including some that are crowned with a diamond, adding a three-dimensional aspect to the design.
Starlit Night’s dial showcases a classic off-centred chapter ring at 12 o’clock, with Arabic numerals and rhodium-plated gold Breguet hands. A polished, curved aperture at 6 o’clock unveils the tourbillon, crowned with a shooting star-shaped bar set with 45 snow-set diamonds and a blue spinel at its heart. The sapphire case back offers a glimpse into the movement, accentuating the hand-engraved baseplate with Breguet’s name and the unique movement reference number.
As for the rose gold iteration, named “Stunning Sight” – 3358BR/8D/986D0, it is embellished at the dial with 281 diamonds, forming curves between 3 and 9 o’clock. The natural white mother-of-pearl chapter ring at 12 o’clock complements its Arabic numerals and hands. The tourbillon, positioned within a polished oval-shaped aperture, is framed by a rounded gold bar that is set with 14 diamonds.
Both models are housed in a 35 mm case with water resistance up to 30 meters and are powered by the hand-wound 187 D movement, boasting a 50-hour power reserve. The watches’ calibre operates at a frequency of 2.5 Hz and is complemented by a steel Breguet balance spring. Additionally, each watch is paired with a glossy alligator leather strap, midnight blue for the Starlit Night and crimson red for Stunning Sight, adding a final touch of elegance.
The two watches are priced at $136,376 USD and $146,114 USD respectively, available through appointment only via Breguet’s official site.
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