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AnthonyTsai's comprehensive report from Baselworld 2015 provides an invaluable look into Breguet's new collections, showcasing the brand's enduring commitment to both technical innovation and traditional craftsmanship. His detailed overview highlights how Breguet continues to honor its founder's pioneering spirit while pushing horological boundaries. This article serves as an excellent reference for understanding Breguet's strategic direction and key releases from that year.
The Reference 1775 represents Breguet's approach to perpetual calendar complications within the Classique Complications collection. This reference delivers the brand's traditional watchmaking in a perpetual calendar configuration, positioning it among Breguet's more complex offerings in the model range.
The 38mm platinum case houses a manual-winding movement beneath a silver dial, protected by sapphire crystal. The fixed bezel construction maintains clean lines consistent with the Classique aesthetic. Water resistance extends to 30 meters, reflecting the dress watch orientation of this reference.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking perpetual calendar functionality in Breguet's established case size and material combination. The manual movement requires regular interaction, attracting enthusiasts who appreciate hands-on mechanical engagement. The platinum case material and perpetual calendar complication position this reference in the upper tier of the Classique Complications series.
BREGUET TRADITION AUTOMATIQUE SECONDE RÉTROGRADE 7097 In 2005, Breguet launched its iconic Tradition collection with the 7027 model, the first timepiece to showcase the mechanisms of the movement on top of the baseplate. Much imitated but never equalled, this collection has since filled out and this year welcomes an outstanding new model: the Tradition Automatique Seconde Rétrograde 7097. The new watch, like the rest of the collection, is inspired by the “subscription watches” and recalls the ge
BREGUET TRADITION CHRONOGRAPHE INDÉPENDANT 7077 The chronograph occupies a choice position in watchmaking as a complication in its own right. Measuring elapsed times provides immediate visualisation of the desired function, but making it work is an additional mechanical challenge, because starting a chronograph disturbs the main gear trains. To alleviate this problem, Breguet has fitted its new Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077 model with two independent trains. The first is the going trai
BREGUET TRADITION RÉPÉTITION MINUTES TOURBILLON 7087 The minute-repeater stands alone, even among the more coveted horological complications. Indeed, the transmutation of the passage of time into a series of crystalline notes takes on a poetic aspect and requires a great deal of technical dexterity. In addition to the precision and the regular rate of the model, watchmakers have to consider the striking mechanism, the quality of the sound and the energy needed for it to function properly. Over t
BREGUET MARINE CHRONOGRAPHE “200 ANS DE MARINE” 5823 On October 27 th 1815, Abraham-Louis Breguet was appointed chronometer-maker to the French royal navy by King Louis XVIII. It was not only a prestigious honour but also an essential state function. At that time, marine chronometers were of vital importance to fleets as they could determine the position of ships at sea. They had to be accurate and resist the constant movement of a ship. Involved in this task, Breguet designed a number of outsta
BREGUET REINE DE NAPLES PRINCESSE MINI 9807 & 9808 In 1810, Abraham-Louis Breguet produced the first wristwatch for Caroline Murat, queen of Naples. This timepiece is noted for the delicate shape of its case with its elegant curves that, apart from being an ode to femininity, cannot but evoke the origins of all life. The watch is not only distinguished by its emblematic shape, but also by its movement. While many watchmakers produce mechanical movements for men only, Breguet has since its be
BREGUET REINE DE NAPLES HAUTE JOAILLERIE 8909 At the heart of the Reine de Naples collection, the reference 8909 made its appearance to much comment in the press. Indeed, this timepiece in such an iconic shape wore an exquisite bracelet set with diamonds and sapphires. Furthermore the dial displayed a studied mix of bluish natural mother-of-pearl, white gold and diamonds. The combination was highlighted by baguette diamonds set into the bezel and caseband. This year, the Breguet company’s artisa
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