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Breguet Classique Moonphase 18K YG (Ref. 3300BA), 1990s
- Maker / attribution
- Breguet (maker)
- Date
- 1990s
- Historical period
- Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Wristwatch
- Stock no.
- BGTCM3300BA
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, Craft & Tailored (BGTCM3300BA)
- Catalogue title (original)
- 1990s Breguet Classique Moonphase 18K YG (Ref. 3300BA) (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by Craft & Tailored (dealer), Los Angeles (stock number BGTCM3300BA), this is a wristwatch by Breguet, made in Switzerland, dated 1990s. 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 brand's heritage. Ranging from ultra-complicated timepieces that house tourbillion balance wheels or full moonphase calendars to the most simple time-only wristwatches, with every execution having one vital theme in common, elegance. Stock # BGTCM3300BA Brand Breguet Style Classique Moonphase Model 3300BA Serial Nº 1995 Size Men's / Unisex Material 18K Yellow Gold Dial Silver "Guilloche" Millimeters 33 Strap 2pc Breguet Black Alligator Leather Strap W/ 18K YG Breguet Deployant Clasp CASE & BRACELET The 18K yellow gold case is in exceptional condition, exhibiting minimal evidence of previous polishing and signs of only gentle use. The sapphire crystal is clean, showing no wear. The case retains its original sapphire cabochon crown. The case back is also in excellent shape showing nominal signs of use. The watch comes supplied on a Breguet 2pc black alligator leather strap with the original 18K yellow gold Breguet deployant clasp. DIAL & HANDS The original and beautifully executed silver guilloche dial is in near-perfect vintage condition, showing no damage with an extremely subtle warmth from age, adding to the vintage appeal of the watch. The original and vibrant blued-steel Breguet-style hands are in perfect condition, and moonphase wheel is also original to the watch and in excellent condition as well. ACCESSORIES None. The watch was serviced a year ago and is keeping time perfectly.
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.
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Atlas type guide
Calendar, moon-phase and perpetual calendar watches
Calendar complications range from a simple date to the perpetual calendar, which automatically allows for months of different lengths and leap years until 2100. Pocket watches with perpetual calendars were made in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; Patek Philippe made the first perpetual calendar wristwatch in 1925, and series production followed in 1941. The annual calendar (Patek Philippe, 1996) needs correction only once a year.
Moon-phase displays use a disc with two moons and 59 teeth advanced daily, approximating the 29.5-day lunation; more precise trains reduce the error to one day in over a century.
What to look for
- Apertures or subsidiary dials for day, date, month and leap year.
- Moon disc under a 'bosom' shaped aperture.
- Recessed correctors on the case band for setting the calendar.
Dating clues
- Triple-date wristwatches: popular c. 1940–1955.
- Perpetual calendar wristwatches: from 1925 (unique) and 1941 (series).
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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