Breguet Platinum and Rose Gold Tourbillon Ref. 3457 (New Arrival)
Brand: Breguet
Model: Tourbillon
Reference: 3457
Year: 1999
Material: Two-Tone
Dial Color: Silver Guilloche
Dimensions: 36 mm
Watch Movement: Manual-Wind
Bracelet/Strap: Tan
Box/Paper: Box & Papers
Condition: Excellent Condition with Very Minor Wear
SKU: 207255
A study in discretion, rarity, and classical haute horlogerie, this two-tone platinum and rose gold Breguet Tourbillon ref. 3457 stands among the most intriguing modern tourbillons ever produced by the maison. At first glance, it presents as the celebrated ref. 3450one of Breguets most refined and wearable tourbillon wristwatchesbut closer inspection reveals an exceptionally unusual detail: the caseback is stamped 3457, a reference number rarely encountered and scarcely documented.
The 36mm case pairs a platinum mid-case with warm rose gold accents, creating a subtle bi-metal contrast that is felt more than it is seen. True to Breguets design philosophy, the proportions are restrained and perfectly judged, allowing the complication to remain elegant rather than theatrical. The finely engine-turned guilloche dial exemplifies the brands mastery of traditional metiers dart, with multiple textures working in harmony to frame the exposed tourbillon aperture at 6 oclock. Roman numerals, blued steel Breguet hands, and the signature off-center time display lend visual balance and unmistakable identity.
The tourbillon itself is beautifully integrated into the dial architecturepoetic rather than ostentatiousits slow rotation providing a constant reminder of the watchs mechanical depth. Turning the watch over reveals a movement that is nothing short of extraordinary. Fully hand-engraved with intricate scrollwork, the caliber is a showcase of old-world finishing, echoing the aesthetic language of Abraham-Louis Breguets historical pocket chronometers while executed to modern technical standards. It is the kind of movement that rewards prolonged study, revealing new details with each viewing.
Accompanied by its original box and papers, this ref. 3457 occupies a rare space in contemporary collecting: visually identical to a known and respected reference, yet distinguished by a mysterious and highly unusual caseback designation. For the seasoned Breguet collector, it represents the sort of nuance that defines true connoisseurshipquiet, scholarly, and profoundly compelling.
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