Breguet Classique Automatic ’Grand Feu Enamel’ 18kt Yellow Gold, White Enamel Painted Arabic Dial with "Secret Signature". Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. White enamel dial with painted Arabic numerals, features small seconds sub-dial at 5 o’clock and blued hands. Powered by a Self-Winding Automatic Breguet Caliber 502.3SD Movement which features 140 parts including 35 jewels, a silicon balance spring, and the mechanism oscillates at a frequency of 21,600vph (4 Hz). Fitted on brown alligator leather strap with yellow gold tongue buckle.

This Breguet Classique Automatic “Grand Feu Enamel” in 18kt yellow gold is a pure and unapologetic expression of traditional haute horlogerie. Few brands carry the historical weight of Breguet, and this Classique embodies the aesthetic language that defined modern watchmaking itself. The solid 18kt yellow gold case is elegant and restrained, allowing the dial and finishing to speak without distraction.

The Grand Feu white enamel dial is the heart of this watch. Fired at extremely high temperatures, true enamel offers a depth and permanence that printed lacquer can never replicate. The surface is rich, luminous, and timeless, adorned with finely painted black Arabic numerals and a delicate minute track. A small seconds subdial at 5 o’clock adds classical asymmetry, while the signature blued steel Breguet hands provide contrast and unmistakable heritage. Subtle yet meaningful, the dial features Breguet’s historic “secret signature” discreetly engraved between the main logo and the center of the hands, a detail originally conceived as protection against counterfeiting and now treasured by collectors.

Powering the watch is the Breguet Caliber 502.3SD, a self-winding automatic movement constructed from approximately 140 components and 35 jewels. It incorporates a silicon balance spring, enhancing resistance to magnetism and long-term stability, and operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour, delivering smooth, precise timekeeping. The movement reflects Breguet’s commitment to marrying traditional aesthetics with modern technical refinement.

Fitted on a brown alligator leather strap with an 18kt yellow gold tongue buckle, this Classique remains faithful to its roots. Elegant, historically grounded, and mechanically sophisticated, the Breguet Classique “Grand Feu Enamel” is not simply a dress watch, it is a continuation of the design codes that shaped fine watchmaking for over two centuries.

What truly sets this Breguet apart is the Grand Feu enamel dial, a craft that very few manufactures still execute at the highest level. Creating a true Grand Feu dial is a meticulous, multi-stage process in which layers of enamel are applied and fired in a kiln at extreme temperatures. One imperfection, one microscopic crack, and the entire dial must be discarded and started again. The result, when done correctly, is something no lacquer or printed surface can replicate: a depth, purity, and permanence that will not fade, discolor, or age over time. The hand-painted Arabic numerals add another layer of artistry, requiring precision and steadiness that cannot be rushed or automated. Because of the difficulty and high failure rate in production, true Grand Feu enamel dials are inherently limited, making them deeply coveted among serious collectors. They represent patience, tradition, and mastery, the kind of craftsmanship that defines haute horlogerie and ensures lasting desirability for generations.

Reference No. 5140BA/29/9W6