A fake Breguet 3387BR is a replica of the Breguet Classique Chronograph reference 3387 in 18k rose gold, a hand-wound dress chronograph with a guilloché silver dial and a 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock. A replica copies the silhouette, dial layout, and Breguet hands, but it rarely matches the genuine piece's hand finishing, movement architecture, or Swiss gold hallmarks. That gap is what separates a convincing copy from an obvious one.
What is the Breguet 3387BR?
The 3387BR is a Classique-series chronograph from Breguet, cased in rose gold and built around a hand-wound chronograph movement. The reference suffix is a gold code: BA means yellow gold, BB means white gold, and BR means rose gold. So 3387BR is specifically the rose gold version of the reference 3387, not a steel or yellow gold variant.
Genuine examples carry a Swiss assay hallmark on the case, an engraved reference and serial number, and a sapphire caseback that reveals a finished, hand-engraved movement. The dial is engine-turned guilloché, a signature Breguet surface produced on a hand-turned lathe rather than stamped.
How can you spot a fake Breguet 3387BR?
- Weight and hallmarks. Genuine 18k rose gold has real heft and carries the Swiss precious metal hallmark. Replica cases are usually brass or steel with plating, so they feel light and the stamp is shallow, blurred, or missing.
- Dial finishing. Hand-turned guilloché catches light in crisp waves. Stamped or printed replica patterns look flat and slightly soft at the edges.
- Hands and pushers. Real Breguet hands are heat-blued steel with polished bevels. Copies use painted or plated hands, and the chronograph pushers feel spongy instead of crisp.
- Movement. The genuine caliber is hand-wound with visible Geneva stripes, polished screws, and engraving. Most replicas run quartz or a stock automatic with a decorative rotor plate.
- Caseback engraving. Fonts, spacing, and serial placement are sharp and consistent on genuine pieces, fuzzy or misaligned on fakes.
What movement do replica Breguet 3387BR watches use?
Replicas fall into three tiers. Entry copies run a quartz movement, mid-tier copies use a decorated automatic, and the best copies use a hand-wound chronograph clone with a column wheel and visible finishing. Only the top tier attempts the thin profile and dial proportions of the original.
How much does a fake Breguet 3387BR cost?
Quartz versions typically sell between about $80 and $150. Mid-tier automatic copies land near $250 to $450, while the best hand-wound chronograph replicas run roughly $600 to $1,200. Price tracks movement type, case material, and how closely the dial printing matches the original.
What should you check before buying a replica Breguet 3387BR?
- Ask for photos of the actual watch, not factory stock images.
- Confirm the case diameter and thickness, since thin dress chronographs are often faked too thick.
- Ask whether the plating is PVD, ion-plated, or gold-wrapped, and how thick it is.
- Check the strap material and buckle engraving, both common shortcuts on copies.
- Read the return policy and warranty terms before you pay.
Are replica Breguet 3387BR watches water resistant?
Most copies are rated for splash resistance only, and many lose that after a battery change or caseback opening. Do not swim or shower with one unless a watchmaker pressure-tests it first.
Does a replica hold value?
No. Replicas depreciate immediately and are not accepted by auction houses or authorized service centers. Treat the purchase as a fashion cost, not an investment.