The Breguet Ref. 8561 is a beautiful expression of traditional Swiss watchmaking combined with fine jewellery craftsmanship. With its mechanical hand-wound movement, 18K solid gold construction, diamond-pavé case and distinctive textured centre dial, this is a timepiece for collectors who appreciate historic watchmaking maisons beyond the usual mainstream names.
This Breguet Ref. 8561 is exceptionally difficult to encounter on the secondary market. Its 18K solid gold case is elevated with brilliant diamond pavé, extending beautifully onto the diamond-set lugs and giving the watch the presence of a fine jewellery piece without losing its traditional horological character.
At its heart is a mechanical hand-wound movement, offering the ritual and craftsmanship increasingly appreciated by collectors of traditional watches. Turn the piece over and the luxury continues with an 18K solid gold caseback, while the original 18K yellow gold Breguet buckle further enhances the completeness and value of the configuration.
The dial is particularly charming, featuring an intricate waffle-textured centre detail that adds depth and old-world elegance. Beautifully maintained and very rarely available, comparable examples are positioned around SGD 11,000–16,000 internationally.
WLCSG curator note:
For collectors who understand watchmaking, Breguet needs very little introduction. This is the sort of piece that offers an extraordinary amount of craftsmanship for the money: mechanical winding, an 18K solid gold case and caseback, diamond-pavé lugs, an original 18K gold buckle, and that gorgeous textured centre dial. More importantly, Ref. 8561 is simply not something we see circulating frequently.
With comparable international examples around SGD 11–16k, this is wonderfully priced here and, at the point of listing, represents the lowest global pricing we have sighted. For someone who already owns the mainstream maisons and wants a genuinely interesting piece of traditional Swiss horology, this is one to look closely at.
