Glossary · Case & Dial
Breguet numerals
An openwork, slightly scrolled numeral style associated with Abraham-Louis Breguet's workshop.
Explanation
Breguet numerals are the slender, slightly scrolled Arabic hour figures associated with Abraham-Louis Breguet's watches from the late 18th century. Usually paired with pomme ('Breguet') hands and engine-turned dials, they became a house signature still used by the modern brand. On old watches, the style of numerals helps attribute or date a dial, though the style was widely imitated.
In the object catalogue
Catalogued objects whose own source record mentions “Breguet numerals”. The quoted line shows where; it is the seller’s or museum’s wording, not independent verification.
Pocket watch
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Hunting Case Single Button Chronograph Pocket Watch
“This antique Patek Philippe hunting case pocket watch features a yellow gold case measuring 54.5 mm with a hinged front cover. The white enamel dial is configured with Breguet n…”
Pocket watch
Cortébert Art Deco Pocket Watch in 14K Yellow Gold and Enamel
“According to the auction catalog, this open-face Art Deco pocket watch by Cortébert dates to circa 1930 and features a 14K yellow gold and enamel case measuring 48.5 mm across, …”
Pocket watch
Rockford Watch Company Grade 935 Size 18s Pocket Watch
“White porcelain dial with script Rockford signature and black Breguet numerals”
Wristwatch
Girard-Perregaux Three Gold Bridges Tourbillon Chronograph Ref. 99150
“This Girard-Perregaux reference 99150 is a manual-wind tourbillon chronograph wristwatch cased in platinum with a 40mm diameter. Dating to circa 2012, it is powered by calibre 9…”
Pocket watch
Patek Philippe, The Calibre 89
“Front dial features applied gold Breguet numerals, retrograde date sector, dual digital display showing year '2010' and leap cycle digit '2'.”
Pocket watch
Patek Philippe & Cie. 18kt yellow gold pocket watch made for Charles Grottendieck
“This yellow gold pocket watch by Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, is dated by Sotheby's to circa 1907 and was made for retailer Charles Grottendieck in Bruxelles. The case measure…”