Breguet No. 2226 pocket watch heads to auction at Webb’s

First reported

Fratello · 8 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC

Found by WristBible

8 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC

Sources

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Breguet No. 2226, a gold hunter pocket watch bought in Paris in 1853 by a buyer recorded as “Capitaine Denny,” has resurfaced and is now set for auction at Webb’s in Auckland. The watch’s path from the Quai de l’Horloge to New Zealand remains unknown.

Why it matters (interpretation): Rare, documented vintage Breguet pocket watches can attract strong collector interest, especially when their provenance includes an unusual historical trail. An auction appearance may help establish market value for a highly original horological survivor.

Summary written by WristBible's AI editor from the publishers' reporting. “Why it matters” is interpretation, not confirmed reporting.

Not stated in the sources: auction date not stated · estimate not stated · lot number not stated

Coverage

• FratelloA Breguet Pocket Watch Mystery: From Paris To New Zealand8 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC