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Baselworld 2008: Breguet's Tribute To 'Marie Antoinette' Watch

Apr 11, 2008
Breguet reveals a unique Grande Complication pocket watch, based on the thorough historical study and three years of technical development.

The timepiece demonstrates a 46mm 18K yellow gold case equipped with a movement composed of over 800 hand-finished pieces. The masterpiece provides a variety of complicated functions: minute repeater, equation of time, perpetual calendar, power reserve, jumping hours, and thermometer.

The Breguet Grand Complication Ref. 1160 watch is devoted to the legendary 'Marie Antoinette' watch, commissioned from Abraham-Louis Breguet for Queen Marie Antoinette of France, by her secret admirer. It was completed only four years after Breguet's death.
Topic: Breguet
posted by: Ethan W. / Dec 28, 2008 09:57 PM
Truly a masterpiece, irregardless of whether its a replica or original. If only beauty like this could be available to the masses...

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