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Breguet Classique Complications Ref. 5447 Platinum Minute Repeating Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Breguet Classique Complications wristwatch, reference 5447, features a 41 mm circular platinum case with a milled case band and a slide for the minute repeater mechanism. The engine-turned silvered dial is detailed with Roman numerals on an outer chapter ring, blued Breguet hands, and an arched sector for a retrograde month indication. Complications include a perpetual calendar displaying the day, leap year, and date across subsidiary dials, alongside an aperture for moon phases. Powered by the 31-jewel calibre 567RMP mechanical lever movement, it strikes the time on two hammers and two gongs. It is fitted with a glazed display back, black strap, and a platinum deployant clasp.

Frontal view of the Breguet Classique Complications Ref. 5447 in platinum, showing the guilloché dial, perpetual calendar subdials, and black strap
Frontal view of the Breguet Classique Complications Ref. 5447 in platinum, showing the guilloché dial, perpetual calendar subdials, and black strap — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.christies.com
Category
Wristwatch · Minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Breguet
Reference
5447
Catalogue / lot identifier
2467
Source-reported date
circa 2007
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
Movement no. 6193, Case no. 3293X

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction and Repeating Slide

The watch features a 41 mm circular platinum case described with a milled case band. A repeating slide is positioned along the left flank of the case band to actuate the striking mechanism.

The cataloguing notes a glazed display snap-on back and a platinum Breguet deployant clasp attached to a black strap. In the available photograph, only the frontal side of the watch and front portion of the strap are directly visible; the case back and clasp are not depicted.

Evidence for this section
  • “repeating slide in the milled band, glazed display snap on back, platinum Breguet deployant clasp”
  • “Repeating slide positioned along the left flank of the case band”
  • “41 mm. diam.”

Dial Display and Perpetual Calendar Indicators

The watch is fitted with a silvered engine-turned dial featuring multiple guilloché patterns across the main dial and eccentric subdials, Roman numerals set on a silvered chapter ring, and blued steel Breguet-style open-tipped hands.

The perpetual calendar display includes an arched sector for a retrograde month indication, along with four eccentric subsidiary dials dedicated to moon phases, day of the week, leap year cycle, and date. The moon phase indicator features a golden moon face positioned below the 12 o'clock sector.

Evidence for this section
  • “silvered engine-turned dial, Roman numerals on silvered chapter ring, four eccentric subsidiary dials for moon phases, day, leap year indication and date, arched sector for retrograde month”
  • “Silvered engine-turned dial featuring multiple guilloché patterns across the main dial and subdials”
  • “Moon phase display with a golden moon face set below the 12 o'clock area alongside an arched retrograde month track”
  • “Blued steel Breguet-style open-tipped hands”

Movement Specifications and Reported Accessories

According to the lot description, the timepiece is powered by the mechanical lever calibre 567RMP with 31 jewels, designated as movement number 6193. It features a minute repeating mechanism striking on two hammers onto two gongs, with the case, dial, and movement all recorded as signed.

The cataloguing essay lists accompanying accessories including a Breguet Certificate of Origin dated 22 December 2007, a setting pin, a polishing cloth, product literature, an instruction manual, a fitted presentation box, and outer packaging. Neither the movement nor the accompanying accessories are visible in the provided primary image.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal. 567RMP finely engraved mechanical lever movement, 31 jewels, minute repeating on two hammers onto two gongs”
  • “case, dial and movement signed”
  • “With Breguet Certificate of Origin dated 22 December 2007, setting pin, polishing cloth, product literature, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.”

Open research questions

  • What specific signatures, stamps, and engravings are visible on calibre 567RMP through the glazed snap-on case back?
  • Does the physical Certificate of Origin date of 22 December 2007 record the original point of sale or commissioning retailer?
  • What are the precise case hallmarks and platinum purity marks stamped on case 3293X?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Breguet Classique Complications Ref. 5447 Platinum Minute Repeating Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
CalibreCal. 567RMP“Cal. 567RMP finely engraved mechanical lever movement”
Jewels31 jewels“31 jewels”
Case diameter41 mm“41 mm. diam.”
Case materialPlatinum“PLATINUM MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH”
Case number3293X“CASE NO. 3293X”
Movement number6193“MOVEMENT NO. 6193”
Case back designGlazed display snap on back“glazed display snap on back”
Clasp typePlatinum Breguet deployant clasp“platinum Breguet deployant clasp”
Striking mechanismMinute repeating on two hammers onto two gongs“minute repeating on two hammers onto two gongs”
SignaturesCase, dial and movement signed“case, dial and movement signed”
Accompanying certificate date22 December 2007“With Breguet Certificate of Origin dated 22 December 2007”

Visible details

  • Silvered engine-turned dial featuring multiple guilloché patterns across the main dial and subdials
  • Blued steel Breguet-style open-tipped hands
  • Moon phase display with a golden moon face set below the 12 o'clock area alongside an arched retrograde month track
  • Repeating slide positioned along the left flank of the case band

Research qualifications

  • Movement and glazed display back are not visible in the provided image
  • Accompanying Certificate of Origin, setting pin, and presentation box described in the essay are not shown

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

BREGUET. A VERY FINE AND RARE PLATINUM MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH RETROGRADE MONTH, LEAP YEAR INDICATION AND MOON PHASES, SIGNED BREGUET, CLASSIQUE COMPLICATIONS MODEL, REF. 5447, MOVEMENT NO. 6193, CASE NO. 3293X, CIRCA 2007 | Christie's

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record da899908db

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