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Questions on older Breguet (90's)
I'm considering a ref.3290 which I'm told dates to the 1990's.
I have a couple of questions on the watch - I've looked through Google images and have found varying examples but no links to anything detailing the evolution of this ref.
The serial number is only 3 digits - most other examples I can find online are 4.
I see 3 digit serials on some other models.
Is a 3 digit serial possible on this ref.?
The dial is marked SWISS - I have seen others marked with nothing and other with the longer guiloche engraving - again - is Swiss only correct for this ref and era?
I read on one post the Swiss only means the dial is stamped, however I was unable to verify that elsewhere.
The crown is plain and unsigned.
Some other models have the cabachon crown but it looks like the plain crown is okay?
I think the above all relate to it being a relatively early model but would like to find out more if possible.
Any comments or answers much appreciated.
I've included an image of the watch in question.
Thanks,
John
Questions on older Breguet (90's)
I'm considering a which I'm told dates to the 1990's. I have a couple of questions on the watch - I've looked through Google images and have found varying examples but no links to anything detailing the evolution of this ref. The serial number is only 3 ...
Look on chrono24 for two comparable pieces.
Same basic details for this 31mm watch. Possibly stamped dial. Looks nice!
Do not worry about the 3 digits
I owned a similar Breguet in the 90s and the numberings were a lot lower as production was lower in the 90s ie before the Swatch group too over.
Thank you...
...both for your replies. It does seem like all the 'features' of this watch are consistent with others of the period. I am worried it will wear too small but I will have to try it. Any thoughts on Breguet in general of this period?...quality, desirabilit...
Yes you should definitely try it on
Bear in mind that the straight lugs on a Breguet makes the watch wear larger than the 31mm so it is more likely to wear like a 34mm watch. Breguets were rarer in the 90s but in terms of quality, all I can say is that the guilloche dials were sublime but I...
Lugs
I read that the lugs make it wear bigger than it is so that's what I'm hoping. The movement is JLC based manual wind - it looks very well done so that's not a worry. Think I'm going to go and see it and decide. Still curious if these dial are turned or st...
Check with Breguet
In your shoes, I would check with Breguet whether they can service this pre-Swatch early 1990s watch. What's the price of a full service?