Breguet Classique

About this reference

The Breguet Classique 3130 in 18k yellow gold was produced from the early 1980s through the mid-2000s. Collectors prioritize this reference for its direct lineage to Abraham-Louis Breguet’s No. 5 pocket watch, featuring an asymmetrical dial layout with a moon phase at one o'clock, a power reserve indicator at half-past ten, and a date sub-dial at six o'clock. The 36mm case contains the ultra-thin automatic Caliber 502, which utilizes an off-center gold rotor. The dial is solid gold with hand-turned engine guiloché patterns and blued steel pomme hands. On the secondary market, this reference typically trades between $15,000 and $22,000 depending on the presence of original accessories. Early examples from the 1980s are distinguished by "Swiss" only signatures and different font weights on the power reserve scale, often commanding a premium over later production models.