Breguet La Musicale - La Gazza Ladra

About this reference

The Breguet Classique La Musicale reference 7800BB/11/9V6 was introduced in 2010 and remains in the current catalog. Collectors prioritize this reference for its caliber 777M movement, which incorporates a patented musical mechanism utilizing a pinned disc and fifteen metal teeth to play Rossini’s "The Thieving Magpie." The 48mm 18k white gold case features a liquid-metal membrane for acoustic amplification and a dial that rotates during the musical performance. The dial is finished with hand-guilloché patterns and a platinum coating. On the secondary market, this reference typically trades in the $90,000 to $130,000 range, depending on condition and the presence of the original resonance box. A notable production detail is the use of silicon for the escapement and balance spring to mitigate magnetic interference. In 2013, a rose gold variant (7800BR) was released, though the white gold remains the primary aesthetic configuration for this complication.