What a Fake Breguet 3387BR Is
A fake Breguet 3387BR is a replica of the Breguet Classique reference 3387 in rose gold. The BR suffix in Breguet's reference code marks a rose gold case, so the genuine watch is an 18k pink gold dress piece with a thin automatic movement, an engine-turned dial, and Breguet's signature hands and numerals. A replica copies that silhouette at a fraction of the price. It does not contain 18k gold, and it does not carry Breguet's movement, servicing, or warranty.
Most replicas of this reference sell between $250 and $600 depending on the movement and the dial work. The details that separate a good build from a bad one are case thickness, dial engine-turning, hand finishing, and which automatic caliber sits inside.
What the Genuine Reference Gives You
- Rose gold case with a matching gold buckle
- Guilloche dial pattern cut into the metal, not printed
- Breguet hands with the hollow moon tips
- Blued steel or gold tone hands depending on the variant
- A thin in-house automatic movement
Pull the exact case diameter, lug width, and thickness from the manufacturer's reference page before you shop. Replica listings copy each other, and wrong numbers circulate for years.
Prerequisites
- A high resolution photo of the genuine 3387BR for side by side comparison
- A caliper or a ruler accurate to 0.5 mm
- A loupe or a phone macro lens
- A seller who accepts returns
How to Evaluate a Fake Breguet 3387BR Step by Step
- Ask the seller to state whether the case is gold plated, gold filled, or solid gold. Replicas at this price are plated over brass or steel.
- Measure the case diameter and thickness against the genuine specs. A case that runs 1 to 2 mm thicker than the original is a common giveaway, caused by a thick movement or a spacer ring.
- Turn the watch over and read the caseback engraving. Reference numbers and serial fonts should be crisp and evenly spaced. Laser engraving looks shallow and fuzzy under a loupe.
- Angle the dial toward a window and inspect the guilloche. Real engine-turning has depth and catches light in bands. Stamped or printed patterns look flat and wash out at an angle.
- Check the hands with a loupe. Breguet hands are thin, blued to a deep even tone, and finished on every surface including the underside.
- Turn the crown through a full wind and feel for grit. A rough or wobbly crown points to a cheap stem and tube assembly.
- Set the time and watch the seconds hand for stutter. A skipping seconds hand points to a movement that needs service or a low tier caliber.
- Request a movement photo with the caseback removed. Identify the caliber by rotor shape, jewel count, and bridge layout.
- Run the watch for 48 hours and compare the timekeeping to a phone or quartz reference. Expect plus or minus 15 seconds per day on a decent replica movement.
- Get the return window confirmed in writing before you pay.
Movement Options You Will See
Three movements show up in replica 3387BR builds. The ETA 2824 and its clones are the most common: reliable, easy to service, and about 4 mm thick. The ETA 2892 and its clones are thinner and closer to the original profile, which usually means a better case silhouette. A decorated Chinese automatic with a fake rotor engraving sits at the bottom. Ask which one you are buying before you send money.
Red Flags
- Solid 18k gold claimed at a replica price
- No movement photos and no return policy
- Stock photos only, with none of the actual watch
- Dial printing that sits uneven or smears at the edges
- Caseback text with spelling errors or mismatched reference numbers
Care After You Buy
Keep a plated case away from perfume, sunscreen, and chlorine. Rinse the case with fresh water after contact with sweat, then dry it with a soft cloth. Have the movement serviced every three to five years if you wear the watch often. Store it in a dry box instead of a humid safe.
A replica is a replica. It should never be represented as a genuine Breguet in a sale, an appraisal, or a repair claim.