Breguet Classique 3150 WG with Information from Archives
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-Specifications
Brand
Breguet
Model
Classique (Classic)
Reference
BB 3150
Year
1993
Movement
Manual Wind Cal.839
Case
32.5mm
Material
18K White Gold
Lug Width
16mm
Bracelet
Black Leather Strap
Includes
Breguet Signed WG Buckle, Copy of email from Breguet
Notes
The watch has been completely serviced by our watchmaker
The case has been lightly polished in the service
Warranty
1-year Mechanical Warranty
Shipping
Global shipping via FedEx International Priority
*Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator leather overseas.
So if you purchase from overseas, the strap will be replaced with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
*This item is only sold on our website.
Please note that we do not accept the request viewing in person.
-Description
Breguet is a long-established watch brand founded in 1775 by Abraham-Louis Breguet, who is known as a genius watchmaker.
A.-L. Breguet invented various mechanisms essential to wristwatches as well as design elements such as Breguet hands and Breguet numerals in the pocket watch era.
He is also known for inventing complications such as the tourbillon and perpetual calendar.
About 70% of the mechanisms used in modern wristwatches were invented or improved by him, who is often described as the "Leonardo da Vinci of the watchmaking".
His timepieces were admired at all European courts, and his clients included Queen Marie-Antoinette of France and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Today, as the premier brand of the Swatch Group, Breguet continues to make luxury timepieces.
The "Classique" collection was inspired by the brand's original creations.
The timepieces of the collection contain all the elements that characterise Breguet.
The guilloche engraving on the dial, the coin-edged decoration on the sides of the case, and the Breguet hands are the essence of the brand's appeal.
In addition to its beautiful round form, the watch is both artistic and functional, with a simple, lean and sophisticated atmosphere, high legibility, and high functionality.
This Ref.3150 has an 18K white gold case.
The diameter is 32.5mm, and together with its thinness, it has a modest presence that is typical of a dress watch.
It is a size that women can use without discomfort.
A sapphire is attached to the tip of the crown.
The coin-edged decoration mentioned above is a major feature of this watch, but the lugs are also different from those of other watch brands. The strap is screwed on instead of spring-loaded.
The dial, like the case, is made of 18K gold and is entirely guilloché.
The largest area is a pyramid-like pattern called the Clous de Paris, and the indexes have a satin touch.
If you look closely, you can see subtle differences in the patterns, and this is where you can best appreciate the brand's artistry, also known as craftsmanship.
Breguet's greatness lies in the fact that this engraving is not done by a fully automatic machine, but by a craftsman using a manual machine.
The movement is a hand-wound Cal. 839.
It is based on JLC Cal. 839.
This ultra-thin movement was created in 1975 and is only 1.84 mm thick.
Its successor, Cal.849, is considered the thinnest hand-wound movement currently in production.
Besides Breguet, this movement was also supplied to Chopard, IWC, and Van Cleef & Arpels.
It comes with a black leather strap and genuine Breguet buckle in white gold.
[About Leather Strap]
Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator/Lizard leather overseas.
We will replace the strap with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
Or we will send the watch without strap if we don't have stocks of them.
[Payment Method]
1. Credit Card (Visa/Master/Amex)
2 Wire/Bank Transfer
*Some items are only available by Bank Transfer.
*We have U.S/Singapore/EU/UK bank account. So you don't need to transfer internationaly.
[Delivery]
Shipped via DHL Express with full value insurance.
Normally,Item will be shipped in 1-2 business days after payment received.
Tracking number will be provided, and insurance will cover if the item is damaged or missing in the shipping process.
[Custom Duty]
International buyer has a responsibility to pay import duties, taxes or charges. (ex VAT/GST)
We do not accept to declare lower value on shipping label or invoice.We will declare full value of them.
If you would like to know how much it will be, please check approximate cost below.
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These costs normally collected by courier when you pick up item or after your receive.
[Return]
We accept return in the case of shipping mistake or item defect in 14 days after your receive.
1.Can I reserve it?
-Since it is also sold on the web, it cannot be reserved.
2.Can you adjust the bracelet?
-If you fill in the approximate arm circumference when ordering, we will send it after adjustment.
(*Riveted bracelets and folded link bracelets require some time to be adjusted by a repair craftsman.)
3. How long does it take for "delivery after complete service?
-Please consider it to be about 1 month from the date of your order.
(*It may take a little longer depending on the schedule of our watchmaker and the degree of congestion.)
4.Is there a payment deadline? (Bank transfer)
-If we cannot confirm the payment within 2 days after placing the order, the order will be canceled.
5.Can I order by cash on delivery?
- Due to the nature of the product, we do not accept it.
Our stance is that "customers can use good products with peace of mind for a long time."
In order to achieve this, the presence of a skilled repair craftsman is essential.
How well the work is done depends largely on the thoughts of the craftsman.
The watchmakers who Arbitro asks are craftsmen who do not cut corners in such areas, so we ask them to carry out the repair work with peace of mind.
About Complete Service
Complete service, sometime called overhaul is the work of disassembling a mechanical product down to its individual parts, cleaning and reassembling it to bring it closer to its new state of performance.
Roughly speaking, the overhaul procedure is as follows.
1. Separate into case and movement
2. Disassemble the movement
3. Inspection and pre-cleaning of wear condition of each part
4. Wash parts with a special machine
5. Lubrication and assembly
6. Waterproof test
7. Final adjustment and running test.
Some movements are made up of hundreds of parts, but it is a very meticulous process of disassembling them one by one, inspecting them all, cleaning them, and reassembling them.
If you don't overhaul, the oil will deteriorate just like a car, and the risk of wear and damage to parts increases, causing a decrease in accuracy and, in severe cases, not working.
There is also the reason that it will be very expensive to replace parts after they are found to be damaged, so we recommend overhauling once every 2-3 years for economical and long-term use.
About Polishing
Vintage watches have been used for decades, and even the stainless steel used in many watches has rounded corners that were originally sharp, and has many small scratches even though the mirror finish should be beautiful. state.
At Arbitro, some watches are sold with a new finish, based on the idea that you can purchase them in beautiful condition and use them for a long time.
In particular, gold-cased dress watches are finished to bring out the best of the precious metal case.
The watches sold by us that have been given a new finish are shot in very high definition, so you can see that the edges stand out and the light is reflected by the mirror finish.
Also, depending on the case or bracelet, there are cases where multiple finishes such as mirror finish and hairline finish are mixed, but there are not many craftsmen who can distinguish between them and finish them at a high level.
In addition, the “thinness of the case” is also a part that is greatly influenced by the skill of the craftsman.
A watch that has become thinner and has thinner lugs is far from its original design, and the appearance becomes unbalanced.
It is a very precise work that brings the case closer to the original finish by eliminating scratches and dents while reducing the thickness of the case to the utmost limit.
Of course, there are cases where it is better to use the watch as it is, in order to emphasize the history of the watch and its original condition.
We look at each watch and judge whether it is best to finish it before selling it.
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