The Breguet 3358 is the understated way to wear a tourbillon: a slim, hand-wound dress watch whose only real spectacle is an open cage at six o'clock. This replica keeps that restraint, pairing a finely guilloché dial and blued Breguet hands with a genuinely rotating tourbillon carriage. If you want the silhouette, the Roman numerals and the mechanical theatre of the reference without paying original money, the 3358 is the one to start with.
Key Features
- Working one-minute tourbillon carriage at six o'clock, visible through a dial aperture
- Hand-wound mechanical movement with decorated bridges and Geneva-stripe finishing
- Guilloché-patterned dial with classic Roman numerals and blued steel Breguet hands
- Coin-edge fluted case band and soldered straight lugs, faithful to the original silhouette
- Sapphire crystal front and display caseback, so the movement reads from both sides
- Polished steel, gold-tone or rose-gold-tone case finishes available
- Genuine leather strap with a matching pin buckle and quick, tool-free sizing
- Slim profile that slips easily under a shirt cuff or jacket sleeve
Materials and Specifications
The case typically measures around 35 to 38mm across and roughly 9 to 10mm thick, which is true to the dress-watch proportions of the reference. Expect a polished case with a fluted band, a domed sapphire crystal with light anti-reflective coating, and a screw-down display back. The movement is hand-wound with a power reserve in the region of 40 hours, and the tourbillon cage is regulated to run at one rotation per minute. The strap is leather with a pin buckle, and the watch is splash-resistant for everyday handling but not intended for swimming or showering.
Does the tourbillon actually work?
Yes. The cage at six o'clock is a functioning one-minute tourbillon driven by the same mainspring that powers the hands, not a decorative plate or a printed disc.
How faithful is it to the original Breguet 3358?
Externally the proportions, guilloché dial, coin-edge band and Breguet hands follow the reference closely. The movement echoes the original architecture rather than duplicating its exact hand engraving and finishing, which is normal at this level.
Is it comfortable enough for daily wear?
The slim case and leather strap sit flat on the wrist, and the modest diameter suits most wrists without overhang. It wears best as a dress or office watch rather than a sports piece.
Shipping and Returns
Orders are dispatched within a couple of business days in discreet, protective packaging with tracking included. If the watch is not right for you, it can be returned unworn in its original condition within the stated returns window for a refund or exchange, and our support team will help with sizing or strap questions before and after delivery.