Breguet Classique Complications Tourbillon – 1801bb/12/2w6

Breguet 1801 is a rare and exquisite tribute to horological history, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s revolutionary tourbillon invention. Crafted in 2001 as a limited edition of just 28 pieces, this reference 1801 embodies Breguet’s mastery of classical watchmaking and mechanical innovation. The watch features a half-hunter case in 18K white gold, with a hinged guilloché cover that opens to reveal a stunning enamel dial. At the heart of the dial lies an eccentric time display with painted Roman numerals and blued steel hands, while the lower portion showcases a three-arm tourbillon carriage that rotates once per minute, offering both visual drama and technical precision. The dial is engraved with “1801” and “2001,” marking the bicentennial of the tourbillon patent, and bears Breguet’s secret signature at 6 o’clock—a nod to the brand’s historic anti-counterfeiting measures. Inside, the watch is powered by the manually wound caliber 557, a finely engraved nickel lever movement with 21 jewels and exceptional finishing.