Breguet Classique Jump Hour 3420BA

This is the Breguet Classique Jump Hour reference 3420BA. While Breguet may not be the first brand mentioned by collectors today, the brand has one of the strongest legacies when it comes to watchmaking. Originally established in the late 18th century, Louis Breguet was an early adopter of the steel hands with circle motifs, the curved numerals and the guilloche pattern on the dial. The design language is distinctive even up till today. The “Souscription”, a single-hand pocket watch, is one of the most important and famous pocket watches in history. In the early 19th century, Louis Breguet invented the Tourbillion to counteract the effects of gravity and it remains as one of the most sought after complications even today.

This particular reference, the 3420BA, was introduced by the brand in the 1990s as part of a 800-piece limited edition and instils many of the features that Breguet is famous for such as the distinctive coin-edge case, a blue-steeled hand and painted black Breguet numerals. The singular aperture above the 12 displays the hour on a white enamel dial. With a classic case size of 36mm and a thickness of 7.5mm, the 3420BA is well-proportioned regardless of period and maintains a timeless and legible time display. By utilizing the jump hour complication in a precious metal case, the 3420BA has achieved a balance of being both luxurious and whimsical.

While Breguets have traditionally been fairly undervalued considering the historical significance and fine watchmaking associated with the brand, it is encouraging to see that the brand has seen somewhat of a renaissance with greater depth and understanding of not just the brand’s legacy but also, of horology as a whole. Given the brand’s artistry in watchmaking, the 3420 with its jump hour complication represents yet another interesting offering among 90s Breguets.

This Breguet 3420BA is in very good pre-owned condition. There are some signs of wear on the case in the form of hairlines as well as on the caseback, with a noticeable hairline near the 1 o’clock marker. The serial and reference engravings on caseback are deep and legible. The dial is clean with no signs of wear. It comes with the original Breguet strap that has some wear and the original Breguet 18k pin buckle with no box or papers. The watch is in full working order.

Brand Breguet

Model Classique

Reference 3420BA

Case 36

Movement Automatic

Case material Yellow Gold

Bracelet material Leather

Year circa 1990

Condition Very Good

Accessories None. Watch Only

Limited No. Discontinued