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Breguet Classique 18K WG (Ref. 5930BB/12/984), 2005

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Breguet (maker)
Date
2005
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Wristwatch
Stock no.
BGTC5930BB
Credit line
Dealer listing, Craft & Tailored (BGTC5930BB)
Catalogue title (original)
2005 Breguet Classique 18K WG (Ref. 5930BB/12/984) W/ Papers & Booklets (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Craft & Tailored (dealer), Los Angeles (stock number BGTC5930BB), this is a wristwatch by Breguet, made in Switzerland, dated 2005. The Atlas places it in the Mechanical Renaissance period (1990 – 2010) of its Wristwatches collection. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Craft & Tailored

When it comes to the names that have shaped the landscape of watchmaking as we know it today, there are few that have been more influential than Abraham-Louis Breguet. Credited with numerous horological innovations ranging from multiple different automatic winding systems to even the tourbillon itself, Breguet left an indelible mark on the watchmaking industry and his eponymous brand is one of the oldest still in operation today, with a rich history that dates all the way back to 1775. The Classique Collection from Breguet is the purest form of watchmaking for the historical house. Focusing on the artistry of watchmaking through refined craftsmanship and sleek overall designs that call back to the brands heritage. Ranging from ultra-complicated timepieces that house tourbillion balance wheels to the most simple time-only wristwatches, with every execution having one major theme in common, elegance. Stock # BGTC5930BB Brand Breguet Style Classique Model 5930BB/12/984 Serial Nº4715 Size Men's Material 18K White Gold Dial Silver "Guilloche" Millimeters 36 Strap 2pc Handmade Leather Strap CASE & BRACELET The 18K white gold case features the classic "coin-edge" detailing to the side of the case and remains is in excellent condition, with gentle signs of use throughout but no notable elements of wear. The case retains its original Breguet-signed crown. The factoring markings and finishing remain in deep and fully present condition. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc handmade leather strap. DIAL & HANDS The original and beautifully crafted silver guilloche dial is virtually flawless, showing no age, oxidation, or damage. The blued Breguet-style hands add a charming touch of color to the watch and remain in perfect condition. The numerals in the date wheel are also blue to match the hands. ACCESSORIES The watch comes with its original Breguet Certificate of Origin booklet, the instruction booklet, and an additional Breguet pamphlet. The watch is keeping time and functioning perfectly, previous service history is unknown.

Historical context

Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)

Mechanical watches return as cultural objects; independent watchmaking flourishes.

Mechanical watches returned as cultural and luxury objects. Complications, tourbillons and new materials proliferated; independent watchmakers such as George Daniels, F.P. Journe and Philippe Dufour revived artisanal watchmaking; collecting vintage watches became a major field.

Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Quartz Revolution

Atlas type guide

Wristwatches

Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.

After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.

What to look for

  • The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
  • The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
  • Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
  • Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.

Dating clues

  • Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
  • Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
  • Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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