Swiss luxury watch brand Breguet has added two 3358 references to its Classique Tourbillon collection.
Breguet Classique Tourbillon Starlit night – 3358BB/VD/986D0
Taking inspiration from the starry nights, the first model in white gold boasts a pearled and varnished mother-of-pearl dial in midnight blue.
To add depth, a flurry of gold stars adorns the dial: sandblasted, polished and some adorned with a diamond. The off-centred chapter ring at 12 o’clock reflects the brand’s DNA with Arabic numerals and rhodium-plated gold Breguet hands, while the serial number appears at 4 o’clock.
The dial opens like a curved, polished arena at 6 o’clock to reveal the tourbillon in all its splendour. An imposing shooting star-shaped bar composed of 45 snow-set diamonds crosses the tourbillon. At its centre, a blue spinel acts as a pivoting stone for the tourbillon carriage.
The sapphire case-back reveals a hammered baseplate hand-engraved with Breguet’s name and the unique reference number of the movement.
For added sparkle, the bezel and lugs are also set with diamonds, while the crown is embellished with a rose-cut diamond.
Breguet Classique Tourbillon Stunning sight – 3358BR/8D/986D0
Dressed in a rose gold case, this version features a dial adorned with 281 diamonds. The gems between 3 and 9 o’clock form elegant curves, while those inside the chapter ring are set using the snow-setting technique.
The chapter ring at 12 o’clock is in natural white mother-of-pearl. The Arabic numerals and hands are aligned with Breguet’s own distinctive aesthetic codes devised by its founder. Majestically positioned at the base of the dial, the tourbillon is integrated into a curved and polished oval-shaped aperture and enhanced by a rounded gold bar graced with 14 diamonds.
To enhance the tourbillon’s fascinating mechanism, its components play on grey and pink-coloured contrasts. Last but not least, the bezel and lugs are set with diamonds, in addition to the crown, which features a rose-cut diamond.
On this rose gold model, the sapphire case-back also enables the wearer to admire the hammered, hand-engraved decoration.
Calibre 187 D
Housed in a 35 mm case – water-resistant to a depth of 30 metres – the two new Breguet timepieces are equipped with the 187 D movement, whose balance oscillates at a frequency of 2.5 Hz.
This hand-wound movement is endowed with a 50-hour power reserve. Renowned for its robustness and precision, the calibre is equipped with a steel Breguet balance-spring featuring a hand-crafted Breguet terminal curve.
Both models are fitted with a glossy alligator leather strap in midnight blue for the white gold version and crimson red for the rose gold iteration.
Technical details
Model: Breguet Classique Tourbillon – 3358 BB/VD/986D0
Case
18K white gold, bezel, lugs and crown set with 70 diamonds
Diameter: 35 mm
Thickness: 9.43 mm
Dial
Blue mother-of-pearl bearing stars set with 6 diamonds, off-centred chapter ring
Functions
Hours, minutes, tourbillon (tourbillon bar set with 45 diamonds)
Movement
Calibre 187D
Hand-wound movement
Frequency: 2.5 Hz
Power reserve: 50 hours
Components: 168
Strap
Alligator leather strap
White gold triple folding clasp set with 42 diamonds
Model: Breguet Classique Tourbillon – 3358 BR/8D/986D0
Case
18K rose gold, bezel, lugs and crown set with 70 diamonds
Diameter: 35 mm
Thickness: 9.43mm
Dial
Gold dial set with 281 diamonds, off-centred chapter ring in natural white mother-of-pearl
Movement
Calibre 187D
Hand-wound movement
Frequency: 2.5 Hz
Power reserve: 50 hours
Components: 168
Functions
Hours, minutes, tourbillon (tourbillon bar set with 14 diamonds)
Strap
Alligator strap
Rose gold triple folding clasp set with 42 diamonds
