A visit at the Paris Breguet Boutique. Part Two: A review on The Breguet Classique Triple Calendar Moon Phase reference 3330.
amanico
I had six goals when I visited the Paris Breguet Boutique, and I was lucky to score all of them, thanks to the kind collaboration of the Boutique Team, my contact at Breguet, and Mr Emmanuel Breguet.
One of them was to review the Classique 5177 Blue Enamel, which I recently put on line, the other was to see the Ref 3330 and its ancestor.
Why the 3330? Simply because it is one of the most exquisite and romantic Breguet watch I know, and, in my opinion, an icon.
The one I will show you here is in white gold.
The case has elegant proportions, with a diameter of 35, 8 mm and a height of 6, 8 mm. Don't think it is too small, just try it, you will see.
The hand guilloché dial, the golden day and date discs and the moon phase are a feast for the eyes.
Retro? Yes. Outdated, absolutely not. This watch oozes refinement. The ribs on the side case complement this watch very well, I must say, even if I am not a fan of them, but with Breguet, it works.
Now, there is a question... Would you prefer the 3330, with its solid case back? Or the same watch but with a see through case back, reference 3337?
The 3330:
The 3337. Credit picture Michael Sandler:
I would have loved to see it in platinum, just to feel the more important density of the case, which is the only difference, as long as I know, with the white gold version.
BUT, I could manage to take some pictures of the 3330 / 3337 ancestor!
The left window is interesting. Rather than having the day, you have something you usually on the balance cock, ( Avance - Retard which is Fast - Slow ) a needle you move on the right or the left, if your watch runs too slow or too fast.
There is so much Breguet DNA in the Classique 3330 / 3337, which is one of my favorite watch from this brand.
I hope I shared my passion and love for this watch in a convincing way. It truly deserves it.
Best,
Nicolas
Comments:
templetowers May 12th, 2019-01:54
Thank you for your report and wonderful photo's Nicolas - your feelings are captured perfectly. My wife and I are travelling to Paris soon - Will I need to make advance arrangements to pay a visit to the Breguet museum ? Best wishes, Will
amanico May 12th, 2019-02:09
Normally yes. You should contact the Breguet Boutique before. I am looking forward to meeting you, if you have some time.
templetowers May 12th, 2019-03:04
That would be great Nico - I will keep you posted. Best Will
Uncle Chico May 12th, 2019-02:25
Absolutely beautiful I would prefer to see the movement but would be proud to own either one. I thought I had reached a decision on which moonphase watch I wanted but that movement on the 3337 is tempting. I noticed moon on the 3330/3337 appears to be a solid disc whereas the...
amanico May 12th, 2019-02:35
It seems so ( different moon phases ) But I will let the Breguet experts confirm.
vksl May 16th, 2019-00:51
Different moonphase in late production... A face is engraved on the moon phase in late production 3330/3337 l ...
Jad May 12th, 2019-02:47
Chapeau I hope that my next visit to Paris will include the must see Breguet museum. Thanks for the review
amanico May 12th, 2019-02:57
You should. But call them before... I had the museum for myself for a bit less than three hours, but there were meetings and appointments, after.
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A visit at the Breguet Paris Boutique Part One: The Review of the Breguet Classique 5177 Enamel Blue, White Gold.
amanico
I already reviewed this Classique 5177 in white gold with its blue dial, and told you that my feelings were very positive about that watch. Yesterday, I had a meeting at the Breguet Boutique in Paris, with my contact at the Manufacture, and Mr Emmanuel Breguet. I could take some pictures about the Classique 5177, and my feelings were confirmed, it is a really nice watch. Nice, and elegant, with the case proportions which are just perfect for a watch of this kind and of this spirit.
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