Breguet 3400BB/12/996 Marine 18K White Gold Silver Dial

The Breguet Marine ref. 3400BB/12/996 comes from the first wave of Marine models produced in the mid-1990s, when Breguet began adapting its traditional design language to a more modern, nautical style. For collectors, the appeal is clear: compact proportions, classical detailing, and a sport-luxury profile that still feels restrained. The 18K white gold case keeps the core Breguet cues intact, including the fluted caseband, straight screwed lugs, and the coin-edge character associated with the brand. The silver dial has the depth and texture collectors expect from Breguet, with hand-guilloche decoration, Roman numerals, blued hands, and a discreet date display that does not disrupt the overall balance. Inside is the automatic caliber 889/2, an ultra-thin movement known for its refinement, slimness, and dependable winding. It gives the ref. 3400 a notably elegant presence on the wrist, especially compared with many later luxury sports watches that wear larger and thicker. The result is a Marine that wears easily day to day without losing the formal discipline that defines the brand. In white gold with a silver dial and alligator strap, the 3400BB/12/996 is one of the more understated versions of the early Marine line, and an especially attractive option for buyers looking for a precious-metal watch in a now-uncommon 36 mm size. Like New with Breguet box and undated papers.