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I’m not asking about the model or serial numbers
Hey there,
Regarding your question about why I care, the answer is curiosity and scholarship. I’m a big fan of Breguet, but there’s not a ton of information out there. I’d like to learn more, and this forum has lots of knowledgable folks, so I thought I’d ask.
Also, I think you may have misunderstood my question. I’m not asking about reference numbers (3350 or 3357)—other collectors have tried to make sense of those—or the serial numbers (1201 N), which aren’t sequential except for the letter suffix. However, the 3350/3357 tourbillon has an additional number, the tourbillon number. After a little Googling, it is does seem to be sequentially increasing:
I’ve also found reference to an A-series tourbillon numbered below 5, another which is numbered 23, and a C-series tourbillon whose number is between 278–283.
You seem pretty certain that the tourbillon number doesn’t indicate anything. Where are you getting your information?
Thanks!
Tourbillon number on back of Breguet 3350/3357
Hi there, I’m doing some research on the Breguet Classique 3350/3357. What does the tourbillon number on the back mean? Using the example in the attached photo (taken from Ineichen’s Art of Breguet auction catalog), is it the 1191st tourbillon that Bregue...
Does it really matter? Why do you want to know?
The 3350/3357 are model numbers; the numbers are mostly arbitrary to Breguet's own naming nomenclature. Does it really matter why BMW calls their car a 5-series? Why didn't they chose a name like 55 series or AA-series? Why does Audi call their car an "A6...
Probably the only forum in the world with a Philosophy Professor on call at 6:52am on Sunday morning! :-))
[PS: And this was not a humorous reply -- he really is! ]
Lucky nobody asked any questions...
Since it turned out to be nearly 36 hours before I checked back to follow-up!
That is true! Thank you for the reminder!
And we should thank mankind's desire to continuously increase their knowledge. That, and the mastery of fire, is what separates us from the other animals.
I’m not asking about the model or serial numbers
Hey there, Regarding your question about why I care, the answer is curiosity and scholarship. I’m a big fan of Breguet, but there’s not a ton of information out there. I’d like to learn more, and this forum has lots of knowledgable folks, so I thought I’d...
The numbers should be ascending. But they are not necessarily sequential.
The numbers are likely ascending, but they are almost definitely not sequential, meaning not every number is used, they'll skip some numbers. The way Breguet makes their numbers is a bit of a secret, as it is used to prevent counterfeiting watches and pre...
I see
Thanks for your response. That makes sense. If the numbers are ascending but some are skipped, then at least you have an upper bound, that is, the 109th is at most the 109th produced, if not earlier.
