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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.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
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Breguet Reine De Naples 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Diamond 8908 Watch
By Breguet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Breguet Reine De Naples 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond 8908 Watch
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Reference: 8908
Movement: Automatic
Case size: 28.5mm
Diamonds: Approx. 0.83 CTW F-G VVS rou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breguet Classique Le Rveil du Tsar Alarm Dual Time 18k Yellow Gold Men
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By Breguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Breguet Classique Le Rveil du Tsar Alarm Dual Time 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5707 BA (5707BA/12/9V6) - Automatic winding; alarm with power reserve indicator; dual time. Le Reveil d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
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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 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 Classique Chronograph 18k Yellow Gold 3237BA
By Breguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare Breguet Classique Chronograph, reference 3237BA, crafted in 18k yellow gold.
This distinguished gentleman’s timepiece features a silver guilloché dial with Roman numerals, blued steel Breguet-style hands. The dial’s classic symmetry is framed by a smooth fixed 18k yellow gold bezel and protected by a sapphire crystal.
Powered by a renowned manual-winding Lemania chronograph...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow 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
