18K Yellow Gold Breguet Marine Swiss-Made Watch

A superb example of luxury watchmaking that blends classic horological refinement with a hint of sporty maritime inspiration, this Breguet Marine in solid 18K yellow gold represents the timeless craftsmanship of one of Switzerland’s most respected watchmakers. Encased in a 36 mm 18K yellow gold case with high polished bezel and finely corrugated, ribbed finished sides, this watch features a beautifully detailed round dial showcasing a textured guilloché centre, a traditional decorative engraving technique associated with Breguet’s artisanal heritage. Surrounding the guilloché centre is a silvered inner bezel with classic black Roman numerals marking the hours, evoking both clarity and elegance. At 6 o'clock, a date aperture provides useful daily functionality, while the blue tinted hour, minute and second hands offer striking contrast and legibility. The case bears the marking #1691B, a detail pointing to its place within Breguet’s refined lineup. Integrated with the case is a meticulously finished triple row link bracelet in 18K yellow gold, blending satin and high polish surfaces for distinguished presence on the wrist. True to Breguet’s standard of quality, this watch is Swiss made, meaning the movement, assembly, and final inspection were all performed in Switzerland, a hallmark of precision watchmaking excellence and reliability.

Breguet was founded in 1775 by Abraham-Louis Breguet, one of horology’s most influential innovators. His inventions, including the tourbillon and numerous improvements to escapements and chronometry, helped shape modern mechanical timekeeping. Over its long history, Breguet earned the distinction of “Horloger de la Marine” (Watchmaker to the Naval Forces) under King Louis XVIII of France, a prestigious title reflecting the brand’s mastery of high precision timepieces for marine navigation. Building on this legacy, Breguet introduced the Marine collection in 1990 as a line of sporty yet elegant wrist watches that pay homage to that maritime heritage. These watches retain classic Breguet signatures such as engine-turned guilloché dials, Roman numerals, and refined hands, while incorporating a robust aesthetic suitable for everyday wear.

• 18K yellow gold
• Gram weight is 144.3
• Measures approximately 7" in length
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $29,700.00 (note: may not reflect selling price)

All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.