Breguet White Gold Classique Watch Ref. 5197
Brand: Breguet
Model: Classique
Reference: 5197
Year: 2020s
Material: 18k WG
Dial Color: Silver Guilloche
Dimensions: 35.5 mm
Watch Movement: Self-Winding
Bracelet/Strap: Black
Box/Paper: Box & No Papers
Condition: Excellent Overall Condition, No Notable Signs of Wear
SKU: 195998
Measured, deliberate, and unmistakably Breguet, this White Gold Classique, Ref. 5197, reflects the maisons enduring commitment to proportion, clarity, and tradition. Rooted in the principles established by Abraham-Louis Breguet more than two centuries ago, the Classique line serves as a direct continuation of the manufactures original design language, one defined by balance rather than embellishment.
The reference 5197 belongs to a recent period of reaffirmation Breguet brand identity in the modern era, returning to essential forms while refining execution. The fluted caseband, slim white gold profile, and disciplined dial layout speak to historical pocket-watch precedents, translated thoughtfully for the wrist. Every element is intentional, from the typography to the quiet rhythm of the hands, reinforcing Breguets belief that legibility is itself a form of elegance.
Historically, watches like the 5197 illustrate how Breguet resists trends in favor of continuity. While the broader industry explored spectacle, Breguet remains focused on refinement. They produce watches that reward familiarity rather than demand attention. The result is a reference that feels timeless not by design, but by conviction.
Presented in excellent overall condition with no notable signs of wear, this example retains its crisp composure. Its a watch that reflects restraint as a philosophy, standing as a reminder that the best developments of modernity often lie in fidelity to the past.
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