One of the most storied watchmakers in the history of watchmaking is Abraham-Louis Breguet, the namesake of the Breguet watch company. Fortunately for collectors, there are two entry points; one for sport and one for dress, and while the price differential initially is great, on the pre-owned market, they find equity!
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Señor Sanders…. What about the servicing costs on these “entry level” Breguets? 😉
Hell Bill
Very interesting video. I have admired Breguet for a number of years and through various buying, selling and trading I currently do not own a chronograph. The Type Xx and Type XXI would certainly be solid choices.
I wish there were a used Breguet with an enamel dial for around $4000… Actually, on that note, Bill, perhaps you could make a video on watches with enamel dials!
Another wonderful video Bill. The Type XX is definitely on my future acquisitions list. Love the Classique as well.
From what I heard, the Type XX is not finished to the same level as the 5157.
Hi Bill! I think the cheapest pre-owned Classiques 5157 you can find go for $7000 and that from Russian and Polish sellers. Other countries start from $8.5K-$9K pre-owned. …….. The cheapest offer you’ll find condition 0 would start from something like $12K for the yellow gold model.
As far as Type XX, I dislike the modern ones because of the thin lugs and because they look bloated with those domed crystals. Instead I found my niche in Breguet Type XX generation 2 Civilian from the 70s (Pre-SWATCH Breguet) with Valjoux movements and they go for 20K but totally worth it in my opinion as it’s grail-worthy. Here is a beautiful example on a beige nato:
https://www.watchprosite.com/breguet/type-xx-limited-edition-or—original-/1.735743.4845258/
As always thanks for the watch fix, Bill!
Hi Bill, I’m surprised that you didn’t mention the Breguet Marine. Dressy but you can wear it all day every day. On a rubber strap it is a diver and on leather very dressy.
Thanks Bill for the great informative video, i think Breguet Type XX and Classique 5157 are great watches, and also affordable to buy, but i think that servicing it might be the biggest issue, as it might cost a ton. What do you think a watch collector should look for before buying Breguet watches?
Best,
Abdul
Well done Mr.Bill .
Hey Bill,
I learned a lot today.
indeed very tempting and beautiful watches. I’d probably opt for that Type XX with the nice (former) Lemania Movement
Nice one Bill.
For those that are interested, the _Armand The Watch Guy_ channel did a video last Novemeber entitled _Story of an Icon: (Breguet) Type XX Pilot’s Chronograph History_ which (obviously) goes through the whole history of the Type XX from inception to the present day.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqNTBgc9564
The Breguet ref. 3807 is a beautiful watch to me since I am primarily a chronograph collector. The look of the Blancpain dial is very unusual, although the movement sounds interesting. Good video. Take care.
Another excellent video Bill! Really like the type xx what about service costs though?
Hi Bill. I guess you are a member of the world insomniac club. I’ve been in that club for a couple of years now. haha. Also the strap on Don Haines watch looks awful; it must be something he put on. Doesn’t look Blancpain. Imagine for a minute, a glossy blue crocodile strap.
That’s a really good price on the Classique, it’s a beautiful watch for sure Bill!
I love your calm and informative videos, thank you very much for creating this content.
If ever I want to see a selection from a particular brand, this is the channel I come to.
@1:16 Don’s Fifty Fathoms is a beauty. My quibble about it is the bezel appears to have a heavy acrylic resin coating that cheapens it. In fact, it looks much like this $150. Seiko 5:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1dGOMJIYdS.mp4