Breguet triple calendar moonphase, Ref. 3330 'Chinoise'
Reference 3330, introduced in the early 1980s and affectionately nicknamed the "Chinoise," was designed by Roth. This watch features a combination of complications, including a day-date display and a moon phase indicator. The layout is particularly distinctive, with the moon phase at 12 o'clock, the date at 2 o'clock, and the day at 10 o'clock, while the time display is subtly off-center toward the bottom of the dial. At 36mm, the design feels both charming and refreshing, offering a delightful visual balance. In its time, it was arguably the most captivating and interesting piece in Breguet’s catalog. Even 250 years later, the design continues to feel remarkably fresh and intriguing.
It was inspired by one of the early pocket watches, namely No. 4579, which was created by A-L Breguet. It was the world’s first watch to feature an off-centered dial layout. The 4579 was also a ‘montre à tact,’ meaning the wearer could read the time without viewing the watch, simply by touching it.
This example is in very nice condition with slight hairlines on the case and the caseback. Only slight aging shown on the dial( common with this ref), comes with its original buckle and is available now! Please note, that the watch will come with its original spring bars(not pictured)
Reference 3330, introduced in the early 1980s and affectionately nicknamed the "Chinoise," was designed by Roth. This watch features a combination of complications, including a day-date display and a moon phase indicator. The layout is particularly distinctive, with the moon phase at 12 o'clock, the date at 2 o'clock, and the day at 10 o'clock, while the time display is subtly off-center toward the bottom of the dial. At 36mm, the design feels both charming and refreshing, offering a delightful visual balance. In its time, it was arguably the most captivating and interesting piece in Breguet’s catalog. Even 250 years later, the design continues to feel remarkably fresh and intriguing.
It was inspired by one of the early pocket watches, namely No. 4579, which was created by A-L Breguet. It was the world’s first watch to feature an off-centered dial layout. The 4579 was also a ‘montre à tact,’ meaning the wearer could read the time without viewing the watch, simply by touching it.
This example is in very nice condition with slight hairlines on the case and the caseback. Only slight aging shown on the dial( common with this ref), comes with its original buckle and is available now! Please note, that the watch will come with its original spring bars(not pictured)
Reference 3330, introduced in the early 1980s and affectionately nicknamed the "Chinoise," was designed by Roth. This watch features a combination of complications, including a day-date display and a moon phase indicator. The layout is particularly distinctive, with the moon phase at 12 o'clock, the date at 2 o'clock, and the day at 10 o'clock, while the time display is subtly off-center toward the bottom of the dial. At 36mm, the design feels both charming and refreshing, offering a delightful visual balance. In its time, it was arguably the most captivating and interesting piece in Breguet’s catalog. Even 250 years later, the design continues to feel remarkably fresh and intriguing.
It was inspired by one of the early pocket watches, namely No. 4579, which was created by A-L Breguet. It was the world’s first watch to feature an off-centered dial layout. The 4579 was also a ‘montre à tact,’ meaning the wearer could read the time without viewing the watch, simply by touching it.
This example is in very nice condition with slight hairlines on the case and the caseback. Only slight aging shown on the dial( common with this ref), comes with its original buckle and is available now! Please note, that the watch will come with its original spring bars(not pictured)
