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SPECIFICATIONS Brand: Breguet Model: Marine Reference Number: 3401BA/52/196 Movement: Automatic Gender: Men's Condition: Very good Time Period: 1990s Box: Yes Papers: Yes THE CALIBER Caliber: 549 based on JLC 889 Jewels: 36 THE CASE Case Material: 18K yellow gold Case Diameter: 35.5 mm Thickness: 8 mm Waterproof: 100 ft./ 30 m./ 3 ATM Bezel Material: 18K yellow gold set with factory brilliant-cut rubies Glass: Sapphire Crystal Caseback: Solid 18K yellow gold Dial: Mother of pearls guilloché in the center Dial Numerals: Black painted Roman numeral and brilliant-cut diamond-set hour indices, outer dot minute division THE BRACELET / STRAP Bracelet Material: Red Leather Buckle: Fold-over Buckle Material: 18K yellow gold diamond-set THE FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, center sweep seconds, date aperture at 6 o'clock FURTHER READING Round-shaped three-body, solid, polished, case back secured with six screws Blued Breguet hour/minute hands, blued stick-shaped center sweep seconds 18K yellow gold straight lugs set with factory brilliant-cut diamonds 18K yellow gold fluted winding crown with Breguet signature and crown guard This Breguet Marine ref. 3401BA self-winding caliber 549 is a thin bi-directional winder with a smooth and refined rotor action. It is rhodium-plated and has fausses côtes decoration. It is constructed with 36 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance shock absorber, and a self-compensating Bréguet balance spring hack mechanism. Dial, case, and movement are signed. Complete

The Breguet Marine collection, inspired by Abraham-Louis Breguet's creations for the French Royal Navy, brings together advanced watchmaking technology with a timeless aesthetic. Available in various materials including rose gold, white gold, and titanium, the Marine models cater to a range of tastes with their elegant design coupled with robust performance. They typically feature a case diameter ranging from 40mm to 42.3mm, are water-resistant up to 100 meters, and boast an automatic movement with a power reserve of 45 to 65 hours. The collection offers a variety of functions including time, date, and for some models, chronograph or GMT capabilities, meeting the needs of the modern mariner and watch enthusiast alike.