Breguet Classique Minute Repeater Ref. 3637BA – “No. 1” First Series

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Breguet Classique Minute Repeater Ref. 3637BA – “No. 1” First Series

Name: Breguet Classique Minute Repeater Ref. 3637BA – “No. 1” First Series
Brand: Newyorkwatchgallery
Price: 181915.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

$181,915.00

Offered here is an extraordinary and historically significant Breguet Classique Minute Repeater, reference 3637BA, representing one of the most important modern-era complicated wristwatches ever produced by Breguet.

This particular watch holds exceptional provenance and technical significance: it is the very first Ref. 3637 ever produced, unmistakably confirmed by the “No. 1” stamp on the caseback and formally verified by Breguet. Further elevating its importance, the dial, case, and movement all share the same reference number, a highly unusual and desirable detail even among the most serious Breguet collectors.

According to written confirmation from Breguet, this watch was originally sold in December 1993 to The Glass Hour in Singapore, one of the most respected retailers of haute horlogerie in Asia at the time. Breguet has also officially confirmed that this piece represents the very first 3637 minute repeater produced, making it a cornerstone example of the reference.

The watch was acquired directly from the family of the original owner, a banker based in South East Asia during the 1990s. It was worn during blacktie ceremonies and special events, after this period It remained carefully stored in a safe from 2004 until 2020, before being passed to the owner’s grandchild as a graduation gift in 2021. This uninterrupted chain of ownership adds a rare and compelling human story to an already exceptional watch.

Condition is nothing short of remarkable. The watch has never been serviced while running perfectly and chimes as it should, remains entirely untouched, and displays a beautiful, honest patina across the case that only decades of careful preservation can produce. The integrity and originality of this piece cannot be overstated—this is not a restored or altered example, but a true time capsule from Breguet’s modern golden era.

An opportunity to acquire a first-of-its-kind Breguet minute repeater, confirmed by the manufacture, preserved in original condition, and backed by unimpeachable provenance. Watches of this caliber and historical importance are rarely offered and are typically destined for the most discerning private collections or institutional holdings.

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