Breguet Classique 18K White Gold Enamel Dial 40mm 5140BB/29/9W6

The 5140 series is the embodiment of classical watchmaking in the modern era from Breguet. With very high levels of hand finishing and craft work on the case, traditional enamel dial, and modern quality, it has created a watch that is a pure celebration of mechanical watchmaking.

Utilising a white gold case measuring in at 40mm in diameter, 11.1mm thick and 46.6mm lug-to-lug, it tends to wear a little larger than that due to the straight lugs. The case itself is handmade with cold rolled coin edge detailing on the flanks, which are hand finished. The lugs are welded to the case, like is done with Lange and high end JLC.

Within this highly detailed case lies a Grand Feu enamel dial, which at first glance may appear quite simple, but is extremely nuanced and rewards closer inspection, and the process of creation takes over 20 steps to produce in an extremely delicate process. The Breguet numerals and minute track are hand painted, as is the logo. That's not something you see very often. The hands are classic Breguet, fired blue, with a syringe style sub-seconds hand sitting within a second disc of enamel which sits below the main dial.

Powering it is the extra-thin automatic in-house calibre 502.3, with 3/4 rotor, 35 jewels, a 45-hour power reserve, inverted in-line lever escapement with silicon pallets and balance spring in silicon.

This particular piece was first sold in 2012 and presents in TZ 'Excellent' condition. The case shows swirls and hairlines typical of white gold, but has clearly been worn sparingly. Bezel shows some scratches, but nothing deep. Dial is perfect, as are the hands. See images for full condition details.

It's mounted to a Breguet 'gator strap in blue which remains in very nice condition,with Breguet tang buckle in white gold that shows minor marks.

No service history that we're aware of. Currently keeping time at around +14 seconds a day at 215 degrees of amplitude.

Comes with outer box, inner box, warranty booklet (expired), instruction booklet, blank records forms, hang tag and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

An enormous amount of watchmaking for the money.

Brand: Breguet

Model: 5140BB/29/9W6

Circa: 2012

Case Material: White Gold

Case details: 40mm

Movement: Automatic in-house calibre 502.3

Dial: Enamel

Hands: Blued

Paraphernalia: Outer box, inner box, warranty booklet (expired), instruction booklet, blank records forms, hang tag and Watch Vault cleaning cloth

TZ Grading: Excellent

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