What Makes a Breguet Watch Worth the Investment
Entry-level models start around $19,000. Mid-range pieces run $30,000 to $80,000. High complications range from $80,000 to $200,000. Grand complications exceed $200,000.
A Breguet pocket watch from 1814 sold for $4.69 million at auction. The Duc d'Orléans Breguet Sympathique fetched $6.8 million. The brand's auction track record proves these watches maintain serious collector interest.
Who Wears Breguet Watches
Winston Churchill relied on his Breguet No. 765 throughout World War II. Francis Ford Coppola collects Breguet Classique models. Luke Bryan wears a Marine Royale. Ronaldo sports a Double Tourbillon Platinum. Carmelo Anthony keeps a Marine Royal Alarm. Ben Affleck wore a Tradition Tourbillon as Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight.
Breguet Technical Innovations
Breguet invented the tourbillon in 1801. The brand pioneered anti-magnetic silicon components. Each dial features hand-engraved guilloché patterns. Grand Feu enamel dials are fired at extreme temperatures. Breguet manufactures its own calibers at L'Abbaye headquarters.
Buying Breguet Watches Through Hollywood Gems
We're not an authorized Breguet dealer. We offer access to authentic Breguet watches at competitive prices through collectors, estates, and secondary markets. Every watch is 100% authentic and verified by our specialists.
We provide warranty coverage through Hollywood Gems. Call us at (323) 760-1665, and we'll walk you through sizing, complications, and which model fits your collection goals.
How to Choose Your First Breguet
Need a dress watch? The Classique 5177 delivers timeless elegance. Daily wear? The Marine 5517 handles everything. Aviation style? The Type XX 3800 brings pilot heritage. Something unique? The Tradition 7035 displays mechanical artistry.
Breguet cases run 39mm to 42mm – classical proportions that wear perfectly. Choose complications you'll actually use.
Caring for Your Breguet Watch
Service every 4-5 years through qualified watchmakers. Replace leather straps every 2-3 years. Store away from magnetic fields. Wind mechanical models regularly.
Ready to Add a Breguet to Your Collection?
Call Hollywood Gems at (323) 760-1665 to speak with our Breguet specialists. We'll discuss your collection goals and help you find the perfect timepiece. Whether you want the Marine 5517 for daily wear, the Classique Tourbillon 3358 for complications, or the Reine de Naples 8918 for elegant femininity – we're here to help.
Because reading about 250 years of watchmaking excellence is one thing. Holding that history on your wrist is something else entirely.