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73 - 1 - A.L. BREGUET, WATCHMAKER TO KINGS – Thoughts on Time by Thom…
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A.L. BREGUET, WATCHMAKER TO KINGS – Thoughts on Time by Thomas Engel – 1994 Limited first edition, copy bearing the number 110. Preface signed and dated by Thomas Engel. Extremely rare and a ‘must-have’ for any collector of exceptional watches, this book is a true declaration of love from the greatest collector of vintage Breguet watches: Professor Thomas Engel (1927–2015). The first part presents a biography and an overview of the life, era and achievements of this great watchmaker, as well as his personality. The second part explores the technology and the people who accompanied and influenced Breguet’s life and work. The third part explores the philosophy of time and space, which is closely linked to watchmaking, and explains, with the aid of world-famous paintings, their significance in our lives. Provenance: French private collection.
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Auction time 07/05/2026 at 6:00 PM
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