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Who made the first wristwatch?
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Abraham-Louis Breguet made the first wristwatch. Delivered in 1812, it was created for Caroline Murat, the queen of Naples and Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister. Breguet is commonly called the “father of modern horology.” The Swiss horologist is responsible for the creation of many clock and watch innovations that are still used in timepieces today, including the self-winding watch, the tourbillon movement, the perpetual calendar and a shock absorption system. Find a collection of Breguet watches on 1stDibs.
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1920
s Breguet Ladies Art Deco Vintage Watch - 18K White Gold, Diamond
Emerald
By Breguet
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1920's BREGUET Ladies...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Breguet Classique 3210 30.5mm Silver Roman Dial Manual Winding 18k White Gold
By Breguet
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3210
Serial: 40**
Year: ~1990-1999
Model: Breguet Classique
Case Material: 18k White Gold
Band: Custom Black Leather Strap
Steel Buckle
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Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Breguet Marine Royale Alarm 45mm 5847BB/12/5ZV 18K White Gold Box Papers
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
The Breguet Marine Royale Alarm 5847BB/12/5ZV is a commanding and technically sophisticated timepiece that exemplifies Breguet’s maritime legacy. Crafted from 18K white gold, its su...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Breguet Transatlantique Type XXI Flyback 3810BR/92/9ZU 18K Rose Gold B&P 2022
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
The Breguet Transatlantique Type XXI Flyback (reference 3810BR/92/9ZU) is a distinguished timepiece that seamlessly blends Breguet's rich aviation heritage with contemporary craftsma...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Breguet Marine Chronograph 5527BB/Y2/5WV 18K White Gold Blue Dial Box Papers
22
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
Breguet Marine Chronograph 5527BB/Y2/5WV, featuring a 42.3mm 18k white gold case with a brushed and polished finish. The striking blue dial showcases a sunburst pattern with applied ...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Breguet Marine Titanium Chronograph Men
s Watch 5527TI/Y1/9WV
By Breguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Breguet Marine Titanium Chronograph Men's Watch 5527TI/Y1/9WV - Automatic winding. Marine Automatic. Titanium case with exposition back (42mm diameter). Blue dial with Roman numerals...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
