Breguet Classique

About this reference

The Breguet Classique 3500 in 18k yellow gold was produced primarily during the 1980s and 1990s and is no longer in current production. Collectors value this reference for its ultra-thin profile and the use of the Caliber 502, a self-winding movement featuring an off-center gold rotor and a distinctive open-barrel design. The 33mm case features the brand’s signature coin-edge fluting and straight lugs with screw-bars. The dial is solid gold, silvered and finished with hand-turned engine-guilloché patterns, typically featuring Roman numerals and blued steel pomme hands. On the secondary market, this reference generally trades between $6,000 and $9,000 depending on condition and the presence of original accessories. A notable production detail is that early examples often feature "Swiss" only at the bottom of the dial, while later versions may include the individual movement number engraved on the dial face.