Breguet1801

Produced in 2001, the Breguet 1801PT was part of the limited edition series that celebrated 200 years since the invention of the tourbillon on "7 Messidor An 9 (26 June 1801).

Conceived as a half-hunter case, the front cover is engine-turned in a traditional barleycorn pattern with an oval plaque engraved ‘Tourbillon’. The dial is visible through the port-hole in the upper part of the cover. Pressing the release button in the crown reveals the full dial set into a Geneva-striped top plate with the one minute tourbillon beneath. The seconds hand is mounted on the top of the tourbillon carriage. The years 1801 and 2001 are picked out in gilt engraving to either side of the tourbillon. On the inside of the cover is the signature of Nicolas G. Hayek, a facsimile signature of Breguet and the limited edition number 10/10.

The sapphire case back reveals the hand-engraved movement plate and a rear view of the tourbillon. The movement, calibre 557, has 21 jewels and a 50 hour power reserve. The platinum case has the traditional coin-edge case middle and individually soldered lugs. The watch is fitted to a blue alligator strap with platinum deployment buckle.

A total of 66 watches were produced as part of this limited series; 28 in white gold, 28 in pink gold and 10 in platinum of which this is number 10. This watch is only the second platinum example of the series ever to come to auction.

The watch is offered in immaculate condition with the protective sticker still in place to the rear. The strap is unmarked. Also included in the sale is the specially decorated anniversary box, warranty papers and commemorative loupe.

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