Reference
Breguet Triple Calendar Chronograph
Reference 4538 · 18k Yellow Gold
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About this reference
The Breguet Reference 4538 is a triple calendar chronograph produced during the 1950s, with approximately 15 to 20 units manufactured in 18k yellow gold. Collectors prioritize this reference for its Valjoux 72C manual-wind movement and its 36mm three-body case featuring downturned lugs and rectangular pushers. The dial typically displays day and month apertures below the twelve o'clock position, a peripheral date scale, and three sub-dials for running seconds, 30-minute, and 12-hour counters. Due to its limited production run and historical significance as a mid-century complicated Breguet, the reference is rarely seen at public sale. Secondary market values generally fall within the mid-to-high six-figure range. A notable example sold at a 2016 Phillips auction for 389,000 CHF, highlighting the premium placed on original dial condition and the rarity of the yellow gold configuration compared to contemporary steel models.
Auction track record
1 documented sale since 2016. Top hammer $75,000 at Christie's Geneva in 2016. Median hammer: $75,000.
Ranks #23 of 48 Breguet auction lots we track — see all Breguet records.
All documented hammer prices
For this reference (and close variants).
| Lot | Year | Hammer | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4538 · Triple Calendar Chronograph | 2016 | $75,000 | Christie's Geneva |
About this reference
Breguet's Triple Calendar Chronograph (4538) is a 18k yellow gold reference in the Breguet lineup. Browse all Breguet inventory or set a price alert to be notified when a new example lists.