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Tourbillon number on back of Breguet 3350/3357
Apr 02, 2023,05:26 AM
Hi there,
I’m doing some research on the Breguet Classique 3350/3357. What does the tourbillon number on the back mean? Using the example in the attached photo (taken from Ineichen’s Art of Breguet auction catalog), is it the 1191st tourbillon that Breguet has put in a wristwatch? In any watch? In the 3350/3357 line? I’ve read about this before but can’t find any reference to the exact meaning of this number.
Thanks!
-Prachi
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Tourbillon number on back of Breguet 3350/3357
By: prachi : April 2nd, 2023-05:26
Hi there, I’m doing some research on the Breguet Classique 3350/3357. What does the tourbillon number on the back mean? Using the example in the attached photo (taken from Ineichen’s Art of Breguet auction catalog), is it the 1191st tourbillon that Bregue...
Does it really matter? Why do you want to know?
By: patrick_y : April 2nd, 2023-07:15
The 3350/3357 are model numbers; the numbers are mostly arbitrary to Breguet's own naming nomenclature. Does it really matter why BMW calls their car a 5-series? Why didn't they chose a name like 55 series or AA-series? Why does Audi call their car an "A6...
LOL!!!
By: amanico : April 3rd, 2023-16:46
:-))
By: FabR : April 3rd, 2023-17:49
😂❤️
By: FabR : April 3rd, 2023-22:51
That is true! Thank you for the reminder!
By: patrick_y : April 2nd, 2023-16:18
And we should thank mankind's desire to continuously increase their knowledge. That, and the mastery of fire, is what separates us from the other animals.
I’m not asking about the model or serial numbers
By: prachi : April 2nd, 2023-14:59
Hey there, Regarding your question about why I care, the answer is curiosity and scholarship. I’m a big fan of Breguet, but there’s not a ton of information out there. I’d like to learn more, and this forum has lots of knowledgable folks, so I thought I’d...
The numbers should be ascending. But they are not necessarily sequential.
By: patrick_y : April 2nd, 2023-16:24
The numbers are likely ascending, but they are almost definitely not sequential, meaning not every number is used, they'll skip some numbers. The way Breguet makes their numbers is a bit of a secret, as it is used to prevent counterfeiting watches and pre...
I see
By: prachi : April 2nd, 2023-18:14
Thanks for your response. That makes sense. If the numbers are ascending but some are skipped, then at least you have an upper bound, that is, the 109th is at most the 109th produced, if not earlier.