Breguet Classique Tourbillon

About this reference

The Breguet Classique Tourbillon 3358 in 18k white gold was introduced in the late 1990s and remained a staple of the brand’s high-complication catalog through the 2010s. Collectors prioritize this reference for its use of the manual-wind Calibre 558.1, a movement developed by Nouvelle Lemania under the direction of Daniel Roth. The 35mm case features a coin-edge profile and straight lugs, while the dial typically showcases traditional hand-guilloché patterns with a signature open aperture at 6 o'clock revealing the one-minute tourbillon. This reference represents the post-Quartz Crisis era of Breguet’s technical revival. On the secondary market, the 3358 generally trades between $35,000 and $55,000 depending on condition and provenance. A notable variant includes the 3358BB/Y2/986, which features a blue mother-of-pearl dial and diamond-set bezel, illustrating the model's transition from strictly traditional aesthetics to more decorative executions.