Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 01, 2024

LOT 136

BREGUET, REF. 5353BR/9B/9V6, CLASSIQUE TOURBILLON -THE HOUR GLASS LIMITED EDITION 25 PIECES, 18K PINK GOLD

HKD 200,000 - 400,000

EUR 23,800 - 47,500 / CHF 23,200 - 46,400 / USD 25,600 - 52,000

Sold: HKD 362,500

A very fine and very rare, limited, manual wind tourbillon wristwatch in 18K pink gold with unique dark grey guilloche dial, a large “B” in blue steel on the top of the tourbillon cage functions as second hands, made in a limited edition of 25 pieces in 2004 to celebrate 25th anniversary of the Hour Glass in Singapore. First time at the auction.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 1-8

As new

Slightly scratched
Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand Breguet

Model Classique Tourbillon -The Hour Glass limited edition 25 pieces

Reference 5353BR/9B/9V6

Year sold in 20 Sept, 2004

Movement No. 2623

Case No. 4282R, N0.8/25

Bracelet Breguet 18K pink gold deployant clasp

Diameter 40mm.

Caliber 558.1

Weight 93gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories Breguet fitted box, certificate, instructions booklet, magnifying glass, cleaning cloth, sales invoice dated 20 Sep 2004

Notes

This impressive Tourbillon was only made in 25 pieces in 2004 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Hour Glass in Singapore. It was purchased new at the Hour Glass in Singapore on 20 Sept 2004, complete with all its accessories, the watch is fitted with the rare 40mm 18K pink gold case and unique dark grey guilloche dial, a large “B” in blue steel on the top of the tourbillon cage functions as second hands. Possibly never worn, remained in fantastic condition with all sharp gold hallmarks engraved on the case back are all clear is a testament to its overall impressive condition. The presented example is the first time at the auction.

Provenance

Property of an Asian collector