Description
The aesthetic of the Breguet 3057BA Classique Perpetual Calendar is 100% Breguet, but actually this perpetual calendar was born out of Daniel Roth’s philosophy. It is in fact the first creative project he undertook after working for Jaeger-LeCoultre and Audemars Piguet, and after the Chaumet brothers decided to breathe new life into the glorious brand. Breguet’s director at the time, Francois Bodet, stated that only 2 or 3 perpetual calendars came out of the maison each year, as they required about 30 different watchmaking professions to create each individual watch.
This reference is from 1992. The proportions of the yellow gold coin case are interesting: 36 mm in diameter and a thickness of 8 mm. The dial is made of a solid gold plate with a galvanized silver surface, and features the clous de Paris guilloché work typical of the Maison. The most beautiful aesthetic touch, however, are the hands: a distinctive pomme évidée with elongated stem. Each watch has been serially numbered in the classic Breguet tradition, with the number visible on a plate fixed to the dial at 3 o’clock.
The back of the 3057 offers a view that few watches can match, where even the refined anglage is secondary to the engraving style. It allows a view of the Frederic Piguet automatic caliber 71 with off-center oscillating weight. The watch is fitted with a leather strap with gold buckle, which is complemented by the exclusive WATCH INSANITY signature set.