Breguet Antique Number 2667
Breguet Antique Number 2667 or The Breguet & Fils Paris 2667 Precision 4 is also known as the "Montre plate à deux mouvements, sur le principe des chronomètres" and is made by Breguet & Fils, Paris, Number 2667. This example is constructed of precious metals and has an exquisite design that harkens back to a bygone era. The exact date of manufacturing is unknown, however it is thought to be sometime between the Breguet watchmaking company's establishment in 1770 and the watch's sale date in 1814.
The case of Breguet Antique Number 2667 is fashioned of the finest 18k yellow gold and features a circular four-body "forme quatre baguettes" style. The pocket watch case is engraved with a 2667 and an additional case number by Jean Louis-Joly, indicating 1887, for purposes of differentiation. Breguet was recognized for paying meticulous attention to detail in order to ensure that their masterpieces were indisputably unique and recognizable.
The dial has a wonderful light silver background made of machine turned material with a distinctive pattern that is hardly discernible but gives a visual benefit of mild texture. Elegant displays of English and Arabic suspended numerals may be found on the dial. The hands on the left subdial are yellow gold Breguet, while the hands on the right are blued steel. The movement is one-of-a-kind. According to Christies, it is entirely jeweled, with straight line calibrated lever escapements, bimetallic compensating balances of steel and platinum, secured with platinum and gold screws, and blued steel Breguet free sprung balance springs. With the price of $4.24 million, it is listed as one of the most expensive Breguet watches.
Price: $4.24 million
