147 Breguet Very Fine and Sophisticated, Equation of Time, Perpetual Calendar, Power Reserve Automatic Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, With Box, Warranty and Booklets, Reference 3477

Estimate: €30,000 –⁠ 60,000

Model: Equation of Time
Reference: 3477
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1990's
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 508
Case N°: 4619K
Movement N°: 10488
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
Accessories: Box, Warranty and Booklets

From the Classique Grande Complication collection, this Breguet wristwatch, reference 3477, showcases the brand’s dedication to precision engineering and refined aesthetics. The timepiece features a three-piece yellow-gold case with a signature coin-edge band, a transparent case back, and elegant straight lugs, highlighting Breguet’s renowned craftsmanship and attention to detail. Its pristine preservation further enhances its appeal. However, the real marvel lies within its intricate movement, which includes a perpetual calendar, a power reserve indicator, and the highly rare perpetual equation of time complication. This sophisticated function allows the watch to display the difference between mean solar time—our standard twenty-four-hour day—and true solar time, which varies due to the Earth’s uneven orbit around the sun. The beautifully designed guilloché silvered solid gold dial features painted Roman numerals and five distinct subdials that elegantly arrange the watch’s multiple complications, ensuring both legibility and harmony. The blued steel Breguet hands and the classic layout are distinctive hallmarks of the brand’s aesthetic. The timepiece is accompanied by its original box, warranty, and booklets, adding to its collectible value. The Breguet Classique Grande Complication reference 3477 is not only a highly complex mechanical masterpiece but also a standout for its exclusive design and sophisticated layout, making it a true gem for connoisseurs of fine watchmaking.