Want to sell a similar watch? Create a listing now

Breguet Classique Chronograph 18kt White Gold 42.5mm

Condition: | Original box | Original papers
$41,995
+ $190 insured shipping within:
Wire transfer
Buyer Protection

Thanks to our Buyer Protection, your purchase is fully covered. If something goes wrong, we're there to help. .

Shipping and Seller Information

Item is in stock
Anticipated delivery in 3 - 7 days
Professional dealer
4.8 ( )

More About This Listing

Basic Info
Listing code 8B8O79
Brand Breguet
Model Classique
Reference number 5287BB/92/9ZU
Movement Manual winding
Case material White gold
Bracelet material
Crocodile skin
Year of production Unknown
Condition
Scope of delivery
Original box, original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United States of America, New York, New York
Price $41,995
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Manual winding

Case
Case material White gold
Case diameter 42.5 mm
Dial Black

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material
Crocodile skin
Bracelet color Black

Description
No doubt - One of the most sought after Breguet watches ever released.

The Breguet brand offers watches of the highest quality matched with incredible style.

Breguet Classique Chronograph "Basel Release" 18kt White Gold, Black Guilloche Dial with Roman Numerals, Manual Wind 3Hz Frequency Cal. 533.3 Movement, Black Alligator Strap, Triple Blade White Gold Double Fold-Over Deployant Buckle, 42.5mm

Breguet is one of horology's elite names, and deservedly so. Breguet specializes in complicated watches with manufacture movements. This Breguet Classique Chronograph "Basel Release", for example, features a Manual Wind 3Hz Frequency Cal. 533.3 Movement.

Breguet pulled out all the stops, and developed this advanced movement, knowing it would be produced only in small series.

Breguet might be best known for its historically-inspired tourbillons, but today we present the brand's new take on the classic dress chronograph, the Classique Chronographe 5287. Words like "lavish" and "indulgent" immediately come to mind when handling the 5287. It's definitely very traditional in its inspiration, but there are a number of modern touches that make the 5287 something different entirely.

The predecessor to the 5287 is the 5247, which utilized the same movement (more on that later) but with completely different aesthetic priorities. The 5247 measured up at 39mm in diameter and showcased fired enamel dials with colorful accents, while the 5287 is significantly larger at 42.5mm and has dials that are all about the mixture of engraving techniques. While there are clear connections between the two watches, they likely appeal to very different tastes.

Inside the 5287 is Breguet's calibre 533.3, which is based on the Lemania CH 27 which dates back to the 1940s. It is a two-register column-wheel chronograph movement, with a running seconds subdial on the left and a 30-minute totalizer subdial on the right. The finishing of the 533.3 is very nice, as you would expect from Breguet, and you can admire it through a sapphire caseback.

Stylistically, the 5287 looks like something that could only come from Breguet. There is the signature fluting on the caseband to start, but the dial is really where Breguet has decided to show off here. The example here has an 18k gold dial that has been blackened and silvered and then finished with a number of engraving styles, including engine-turned hobnail on the main section, circular barleycorn on the seconds register, and snailing for the minutes totalizer. The registers themselves has a brushed metalic finish that makes the 5287 surprisingly easy to read for such an ornate chronograph.

There are more stylistic flourishes however. The running seconds counter tapers off towards the center of the dial and only numbers 0-30 are marked, with 0 at the bottom and 30 up top. One side of the hand has an arrow, denoting that it counts seconds 0-30 for each minute, while the strait-ended side counts seconds 31-60. A bit unusual, but certainly cool looking. Also there is a tachymeter scale around the outer edge of the dial in red and black to match the dramatic red chronograph seconds hand (the only hand that is not blued).

The feel of the chronograph on the 5287 is really nice and it's obvious that this is a quality movement - all of the clicks feel clean and provide the right amount of tactile feedback. As mentioned above, readability is pretty high for something this complicated and the watch seems to wear a little smaller than you might think. It's still big for a watch of this style, but that's certainly intentional. The new three-fold, B-signed buckle closes securely and doesn't rub on the underside of the wrist.

Specifications:

Case in 18-carat white gold with a finely fluted caseband. Sapphire-crystal caseback. 42.5mm diameter. Welded lugs with screw bars. Water resistant to 3 bar (30m).

Dial in 18-carat gold, black and silvered and engine-turned in four different patterns. Individually numbered and signed BREGUET. Hours chapter with Roman numerals. Small seconds at 9 o'clock and 30 minutes counter at 3 o'clock. Tachometer scale around the hours chapter. Breguet open-tipped hands in polished steel.

Hand-wound chronograph movement. Numbered and signed BREGUET. Cal. 533.3, 12 lignes, 24 jewels. Power reserve of 48 hours. In-line Swiss lever escapement. Breguet balance spring. 3Hz frequency. Adjusted in six positions.

Leather strap with a triple-blade folding clasp.

Security on Chrono24 for This Listing

Payment via Chrono24's secure Escrow Service

Payment via Chrono24's secure Escrow Service

Thanks to the Chrono24 Escrow Service, your payment is fully covered. We keep your money in our escrow account for 14 days after delivery of your watch. Thus, you have time to carefully inspect your order knowing your money is safe in our account. Only then do we send the money to the dealer.
Commitment to Authenticity

Commitment to Authenticity

Our promise: Every new and used watch on Chrono24 is authentic. Our dealers are required to inspect each watch's authenticity and may only list original timepieces. However, should issues arise, you have 14 days upon delivery of your order to contact our support team and get your money back.
14-day money-back guarantee

14-day money-back guarantee

If the watch arrives and is defective or not as the seller described, you have 14 days to initiate a return and receive your money back.
Strict dealer guidelines

Strict dealer guidelines

In the interest of security, dealers on our marketplace must follow a strict set of rules. Before a professional dealer can sell on our platform, they must provide us with their photo ID, commercial register entry, business address, and tax number. Furthermore, we require all dealers to follow our strict dealer guidelines.
Insured shipping

Insured shipping

Dealers ship every order fully insured, so you can make both domestic and international purchases risk-free.
Chrono24's quality & security team

Chrono24's quality & security team

Our 40-person quality & security team works hard to detect suspicious listings and address issues before they arise, allowing you to focus on what's most important – finding the right watch!
Learn more about security on Chrono24

Easy returns

Dissatisfied with your purchase? No worries! Chrono24's secure Escrow Service makes returning your order a breeze. If the watch arrives and is suspicious, defective, or not as the seller described, you have 14 days to initiate a return.

How returns work:

  1. 1.  Inform Chrono24's support team

  2. 2.  Ship the watch back to the dealer insured for its full value

  3. 3.  Receive a refund for the purchase price

Over 800,000 satisfied watch buyers worldwide

Chrono24 dealers receive great ratings: 4.8 out of 5

Chrono24's Commitment to Authenticity

Seller

Motion in Time
Professional dealer | On Chrono24 since 2008
New York, United States of America
English, Spanish
501 watches sold
2,622 active listings
New York, United States of America
English, Spanish

Badges

Assessments are based on seller performance over the last 90 days.
Punctuality

Ships 85% of their items on time or earlier

Response Time

Needs more than 1 day to reply

Sales

17 items sold

Reviews (347)
4.8
4.9 Shipping
4.8 Item description
4.8 Communication
344 buyers recommend this seller
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars (0)
1 star
We only publish verified reviews about successful purchases, returns, and communication between the buyer and seller.

You may also be interested in this dealer's other watches

Do you have any questions?

Contact
Here's how to purchase a specific item:
  1. On the listing page, click the green "Buy" button.
  2. Enter your shipping address, and click "Submit order."
  3. We will send you the payment information as soon as the seller has processed your order.
  4. The seller will ship your order after you have transferred payment.
Here's how to negotiate a price with a seller:
  1. Click on the "Suggest a price" button on the listing page.
  2. Enter your price suggestion and shipping address so the seller can calculate shipping costs.
  3. The seller will make you an individualized offer, including shipping costs.
  4. Accept the offer to order the item.
  5. We will then send you the payment information so you can pay for your order.
  6. As soon as your payment arrives, the seller will ship your item.

More questions and answers