About this watch

Breguet Classique Serpentine 18k 3680BA/11/986 Neo-vintage Breguet is having a moment, there's no doubt about that. The craftsmanship, design and historical significance of Breguet truly deserves to be appreciated. And with pieces like this in the back-catalogue, it's easy to see why neo-vintage Breguet are becoming more and more coveted by the day. The reference we have here is known as the 3680BA, and it was this very same reference that was gifted to King Charles on his 60th birthday in 2008 by Breguet, which goes to show you the esteem in which they held this reference. So what is it that is so appealing about this reference? For us, it's the balance of design on the dial. At first it could appear busy thanks to its regulateur layout, but in fact each complication is displayed in such a harmonious and beautiful manner it is very easy to read, and you can't help but be drawn into the details. The dial features a classic multiple forms of hand-turned guilloche, with Clou de Paris in the centre of the main dial display, while the hour sub-dial at 9 features a classic basket weave pattern. The perfectly blued Breguet hands are as gorgeous as ever, with their tips perfectly me…