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Breguet Classique Ultra Slim (Ref. 3150), 1990s

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Breguet (maker)
Date
1990s
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Wristwatch
Dimensions
Case 33 mm
Stock no.
Product 8584097824951
Credit line
Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 8584097824951)
Catalogue title (original)
1990s Breguet Classique Ultra Slim (Ref. 3150) (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 8584097824951), 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. Recorded dimensions: Case 33 mm. 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 — Huntington Company

History and Significance The Breguet Classique line has always been less about spectacle and more about proportion, finishing, and restraint. Reference 3150 represents that philosophy in one of its purest forms. At first glance the watch appears simple, but nearly every surface reveals traditional Breguet design language that traces directly back to the work of Abraham-Louis Breguet himself. The dial is the focal point here. Engine-turned guilloché, elongated black Roman numerals, secret signature, and blued pomme hands all work together in a way that feels unmistakably Breguet. Unlike many modern interpretations that exaggerate these elements, the 3150 keeps everything restrained and balanced. The slim case profile and narrow lugs allow the dial to dominate visually, giving the watch a very classical presence on the wrist. Examples from the 1990s are especially appealing because they sit in an interesting transitional period for the brand. Production remained relatively low compared to modern standards, and the watches retained a more traditional feel in both construction and finishing. The coin-edge caseband, slender welded-style lugs, and compact proportions give the watch an elegance that feels closely tied to vintage Breguet references while still offering the practicality of a modern-era piece. Writer’s Thoughts There are very few watches that feel this complete visually without needing anything extra. No date, no complications, no oversized case. Just proportion, texture, and detail. The dial on this example is especially attractive in person, and the white gold case keeps it understated despite how technically detailed the watch actually is. Our Promise Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity. Specifications Brand: Breguet Model: Classique (Ref. 3150) Year: circa 1990s Case Material: White gold Case Size: 33mm Bezel: Smooth polished bezel Dial: Silver guilloché dial with Roman numerals Movement: Manual wind Strap/Bracelet: Black alligator strap Buckle/Clasp: 18k white gold Breguet buckle Contents: Watch only Condition Case: Appears to remain in strong overall condition with light surface wear visible throughout, consistent with age and careful use. Coin-edge caseband remains sharp overall. Dial: Clean overall with crisp guilloché finishing and sharp printing throughout. Hands: Blue Breguet hands remain in excellent overall condition. Crystal: Clean overall with no wear. Strap/Bracelet: Black alligator strap remains in very good overall condition with light wear from use. Buckle/Clasp: 18k white gold Breguet buckle remains in very good condition with light surface wear visible.

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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