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Breguet Marine 4081A - 18K YG Emerald Bezel Mother of Pearl Guilloche Dial

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An Off-Catalog Masterpiece
The Marine collection, launched in 1990, was Breguet's entry into the luxury sports watch category, building on a legitimate heritage as Chronometer-Maker to the French Royal Navy. This reference 4081A, however, is not a standard production piece. It is an off-catalog execution in solid 18K yellow gold, elevated with a factory-set emerald bezel. This combination of a precious metal sport case with one of the rarest gemstones represents a level of bespoke watchmaking reserved for the brand's most important clients.
A Study In Factory Gem-Setting
This watch is defined by its details. The bezel is set with vibrant, perfectly matched emeralds. The lugs and the clasp of the 18K gold deployant buckle are set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The dial itself is a thin slice of mother-of-pearl, hand-finished with an intricate guilloche pattern, a signature of the house. The entire watch is a solid piece of gold, and its heft on the wrist is immense. It is a Breguet that fully commits to luxury without abandoning its core design principles.
Preserved With Original Details Intact
The watch is in very good condition. The 18K yellow gold case retains its strong lines and coin-edge finishing. The mother-of-pearl guilloche dial is pristine, with the printed Roman numerals remaining crisp and clear. The factory-set emeralds and diamonds are all secure and show no signs of damage. It is fitted to its original leather strap and its incredibly substantial 18K yellow gold diamond-set clasp. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
For The Collector Who Values Discretion
A gold Marine from this era is an unusual proposition. It carries the oldest name in high watchmaking and a design language no other brand can touch, all in a package that never became a hype reference. This specific gem-set example is for the collector who understands the hierarchy of Breguet and wants a serious watch with two centuries of documented history behind it. It is a piece that requires no explanation to those who know, and no approval from those who do not.
Key Specs
Reference: 4081A
Model: Marine
Year: 1990s
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 35mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: Factory-Set Emeralds
Strap: Original Breguet Leather with 18K Gold and Diamond Clasp
Dial: Mother of Pearl Guilloche
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
SKU: 1594