£8,450.00
The Breguet Classique 5920 in rose gold embodies the enduring aesthetic and technical traditions that have defined the maison since its founding by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1775. This reference takes direct inspiration from early 19th-century Breguet pocket watches, translating their restrained elegance into a contemporary wristwatch form. The dial’s signature guilloché engine-turning, executed on solid gold, recalls the craftsmanship pioneered by Breguet himself, who introduced the technique both as a decorative and functional feature to reduce glare. The blued “pomme” or Breguet hands, secret signature, and finely fluted caseband remain faithful to the stylistic codes that made Breguet timepieces synonymous with refinement and technical sophistication during the Enlightenment era.
Introduced in the early 2000s, the Classique 5920 was part of Breguet’s renewed effort to reassert its heritage under the Swatch Group’s stewardship, following Nicolas G. Hayek’s acquisition of the brand in 1999. The model reflects a period when Breguet re-established its mastery of traditional watchmaking with the resources to produce in-house calibres once again. The 5920’s 18-carat rose-gold case, typically 38 mm in diameter, offered a harmonious balance between classical proportion and modern wearability, while the coin-edged profile and straight soldered lugs with screw bars exemplified meticulous finishing consistent with 18th-century methods.
At the heart of the 5920 beats the self-winding calibre 517/1, based on the Frédéric Piguet 1150 ébauche but extensively refined by Breguet’s own technicians. The movement features twin barrels delivering a comfortable 100-hour power reserve and a free-sprung balance for improved chronometric stability. It is beautifully finished with Côtes de Genève, perlage, and an engine-turned 18-carat gold rotor visible through the sapphire caseback. While visually understated, the movement reflects Breguet’s commitment to technical excellence and long-term reliability—a continuation of A.-L. Breguet’s philosophy that true beauty arises from mechanical precision.
The Breguet Classique 5920 in rose gold occupies a respected position among collectors who value purity of design and historical fidelity over ostentation. Its aesthetic continuity with Breguet’s earliest works—combined with modern precision and hand finishing—makes it an exemplary expression of the brand’s ethos. Whether paired with formal attire or worn as a discreet statement of connoisseurship, this reference serves as a tangible link between Enlightenment-era innovation and 21st-century haute horlogerie.
| Complications | Date. |
|---|---|
| Movement | Breguet self-winding calibre 517/1 twin barrel with 100 hour power reserve and 18ct rotor. |
| Case Size | 38mm. |
| Delivery | Box only. |
| Reference | Ref:5920 |
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