Breguet 3050BA Perpetual Calendar

A rare and highly important piece of classical horology, this Breguet 3050BA Perpetual Calendar represents one of the earliest modern-era interpretations of complicated watchmaking by the historic maison.

Housed in a refined 18k yellow gold case, the reference 3050 embodies everything that defines traditional Breguet: elegance, restraint, and technical mastery. The beautifully balanced dial features a full perpetual calendar display — automatically accounting for leap years — while maintaining exceptional legibility and harmony.

This model originates from a pivotal period in Breguet’s history, closely associated with the revival years under the Chaumet Brothers. During this era, designs by master watchmaker Daniel Roth helped re-establish Breguet as a serious force in high-end mechanical watchmaking, laying the groundwork for the brand’s modern identity.

This particular example has been fully serviced by Breguet on February 25, 2026, ensuring excellent mechanical performance and long-term reliability — a crucial factor for complicated watches of this nature.

The 3050BA is increasingly appreciated by collectors for its understated presence and historical importance. Unlike many modern perpetual calendars, it reflects a time when complications were executed with classical proportions and without excess.

Its influence can be felt in the broader landscape of independent and classical watchmaking, echoing the philosophies later pursued by watchmakers such as François-Paul Journe and George Daniels — where traditional complications meet purity of design.

Highlights:

• Reference: 3050BA

• Perpetual calendar complication

• 18k yellow gold case

• Recently serviced by Breguet (25/02/2026)

• Important model from the Chaumet-era revival

• Strong appeal for collectors of early modern Breguet

• sold in 1994

A discreet yet historically significant perpetual calendar — and a compelling opportunity for the collector who values substance over spectacle.