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Emmanuel, known as quattro on WatchProSite, presents an intriguing vintage Breguet Triple Calendar Ref. 1039, a 35mm timepiece from 1952. His post highlights the watch's aesthetic similarities to Vacheron Constantin or Jaeger-LeCoultre models of the era and traces its auction history. This article delves into the community's discussion, focusing on the ongoing quest to identify the watch's base caliber, a common challenge in vintage horology.
This 35 mm
Breguet Triple Calendar No. 1039, sold on 16 December 1952, looks a bit like a Vacheron Constantin or a Jaeger-LeCoultre from the same era.
But, what a beautiful watch!
It was sold at Antiquorum in
1991 and later at Christie's in
2016 and again in
2019 (with pics of the case flank, which isn't coin edge: just click on the link to see).
Best, Emmanuel
credit: Hodinkee
Key Points from the Discussion
- The original poster notes the lack of specific caliber information in auction listings, a common frustration for collectors researching vintage pieces. He provides images of similar caliber architectures found in Uti Blancpain and GΓΌbelin watches, suggesting a shared movement supplier.
- One contributor speculates that the movement might be an Adolph Schild (A.S.) caliber, a prolific movement manufacturer during that period, but cannot pinpoint the exact reference.
- A collector expresses a growing interest in 1950s complications beyond simple date functions, such as perpetual calendars or moon phases, emphasizing the importance of parts availability, watchmaker expertise, and dial aesthetics when considering vintage purchases.
- The original poster clarifies that '12''' in auction descriptions refers only to the movement's diameter in Lignes, not its specific caliber identification.
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