Vintage Bregeut wristwatch

Breguet is a luxury watch and clock manufacturer that was founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1775. Breguet is considered one of the most important figures in the history of horology, and his watches and clocks are known for their technical excellence, innovative design, and exceptional craftsmanship.

Abraham-Louis Breguet was born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland in 1747 and began his career as a watchmaker in Paris. He quickly established himself as one of the most talented and innovative watchmakers of his time, and his watches were highly sought after by the French royal court, as well as by wealthy and influential individuals from all over Europe.

Breguet's most notable invention is the tourbillon, which is a mechanism that compensates for the effects of gravity on the balance wheel of a mechanical watch. This invention was patented in 1801 and it was the first of many innovations that Breguet would more... develop throughout his career. m-Louis Breguet

Breguet also developed other innovations such as the gong spring for the striking mechanism, the “pare-chute” shock protection system and the “sympathique” clock that could set a watch. He also introduced the “perpétuelle” self-winding mechanism, the first in the world.

After Breguet's death in 1823, the company continued to produce watches and clocks of the highest quality, and it remained in the Breguet family for several generations. Today, Breguet is a brand of the Swatch Group and it is still considered one of the most prestigious and respected watch manufacturers in the world, known for its high-quality craftsmanship and timeless design.

Many of the watches and clocks produced by Breguet are considered to be some of the most valuable and highly prized examples of horology. less...