Breguet Classique 5327ba/1e/9v6

Breguet Classique Perpetual Calendar 5327BA/1E/9V6 18k YG

Founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet, one of horology’s most famed watchmakers, Breguet is a brand rooted in classical horological excellence. With such innovations as the tourbillon, the Breguet overcoil and their eponymous ‘Breguet’ hands and even numerals among their impressive list of accolades, Breguet are widely renowned as one of the most influential and important watchmakers in the industry. With a truly remarkable history, Breguet’s timepieces often hark back to the classical period of watchmaking through a traditional aesthetic, and this Classique Perpetual Calendar ref. 5327BA, as its name suggests, is no different. Measuring a modern 39mm perfectly round 18kt yellow gold case featuring a polished domed bezel that swoops down to the midcase where it overhangs a coin-edge texture, this timepiece perfectly combines Breguet’s traditionalist aesthetic with their modern craftsmanship. Matching this level of exuberant detail, the Classique Perpetual Calendar’s stunning silver dial also features a beautiful blend of textures with a hobnail engraving in its centre, concentrically-brushed chapter rings for each of its bevvy of indicators, and a wave pattern within its pointer date subdial at 6 o’clock. Powered by the automatic cal. 502.3 DRP1 which is on display behind an exhibition caseback to showcase its incredible finishing and engraved winding rotor, this is an elegantly styled timepiece that is undoubtedly Breguet at their finest. THE DIAL Unmistakable in its design, the Classique Perpetual Calendar's dial features a slew of Breguet's design landmarks with its Breguet hands and array of stunningly well-executed guilloche patterns and complicated display arising from its bevvy of subdials and indicators. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information. THE CONSTRUCTION A stunning blend of Breguet's classical aesthetic and modern watchmaking's tastes, the Classique Perpetual Calendar is indeed classic in its aesthetic, with an 18kt yellow gold case that takes direct inspiration from mid-century dress watches via its coin-edge textured midcase and straight lugs.