Breguet Classique 5177 Blue Grand Feu Enamel
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Breguet Classique 5177 Blue Grand Feu Enamel

By shortys home · Jun 5, 2019 · 33 replies
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Shortys home provides an intimate look at the Breguet Classique Ref. 5177 with its stunning blue Grand Feu enamel dial, showcased during an exhibition at the International Maritime Museum in Hamburg. His detailed photography captures the watch's modest charm under indirect light and its true character when exposed to direct light, inviting readers to appreciate its subtle elegance and discuss its controversial date window.

Breguet is currently showing its Marine collection and the 2019 novelties in a two week exhibition at the International Maritime Museum in Hamburg... an opportunity I did not want to miss. Kindly enough I was able to spend two hours with the watches to take photos, and of course I will share the outcome with you.

In this post I will get closer to the Classique 5177 in a 40mm white gold case with 8,8mm height, powered by Calibra 777Q and defined by its stunning blue Grand Feu enamel dial.





The first encounter is characterised by the modest charme of the watch, the blue dial holds itself back in the shadow and under indirect light, with shades of dark blue into almost black...









When you get closer and expose the watch to direct light, its true character starts to unveil...











The case is well known from previous Classique models, as are the straight lugs.





Let us take a look at the backside of this compelling new Breguet:









To me the Breguet 5177 comes across as a very elegant timepiece, embodying many insignia of the Manufacture. Only upon close scrutiny and under certain light conditions it reveals the sensation of the Grand Feu dial with truly beautiful details. The one controversial element is the date, which differentiates this reference from the Ginza Edition ref 5175.
The positioning of the date window can be actively debated, the execution however is a perfect fit with the grained enamel dial.




I hope you enjoyed the photos. In the next few days there will be another photo report on the Marine models and other novelties.

Cheers 
Henrik

About the Breguet Classique Ref. 5177

The Breguet Classique reference 5177 represents an automatic entry within the Classique collection, distinguished by its 38mm case proportions and rose gold construction. This reference utilizes automatic movement technology within the traditional Classique aesthetic framework.

The 38mm case is crafted from 18k rose gold and houses an automatic movement. The silver dial provides contrast against the warm gold case material. Sapphire crystal protects the dial surface, while the watch maintains 30 meters of water resistance. The bezel design remains fixed in position.

Reference 5177 appeals to collectors seeking automatic movement functionality within traditional dress watch proportions. The 38mm case size positions this reference for those preferring mid-sized case dimensions, while the rose gold construction and silver dial combination offers specific aesthetic preferences within the broader Classique automatic range.

Specifications

Caliber
777
Case
18k Rose Gold
Diameter
38 mm
Dial
Silver
Water Resist.
30m
Crystal
Sapphire

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templetowers
Jun 5, 2019

bracelets ? Best wishes Will.

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VinnieD
Jun 5, 2019

A great dress watch, which has no real competition IMO. Choosing between this and a Chrono Bleu would be very difficult (Breguet wins on the dial side, Journe, on the movement side) Dark enamel is a killer concept - I like it!

GE
Gelato Monster
Jun 5, 2019

Thank you Shortys Home

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mrds
Jun 5, 2019

But I must say the date window completely kills it for me. On this piece, very elegant with its "reduced to the essential" design, putting a hole in it in such a unbalanced way borders on a criminal act! I believe not many customers will use this one as their one-and-only, everyday watch. No need for a date. In no way meant to be offensive, just letting my honest feelings speak. Daniel

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halgedahl
Jun 5, 2019

I'm certain that no one wants to read 1, 2, 83, 4, 5, etc. on the dial of such a marvelous contraption. Could there have been a way to space things differently? For me, the iconic Breguet numerals (SO beautiful) attract so much attention that one cannot help but combine date and 3 on this dial (at least when the date is a single digit), especially given the critical spacing issue. In fact, Breguet's thoughtful use of the same technique on the date wheel, and with no border on the cut-out (box, w

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shortys home
Jun 5, 2019

Yes, Hamburg can be very beautiful, most recently the city is more famous for endless and uncoordinated roadworks and the subsequent traffic chaos 😳 Personally, I do not at all argue with your opinion on the date window. I see why Breguet wanted to do a non-limited Classique with the deep blue Grand Feu enamel dial, and the no date version was already done with the Ginza Anniversary. Sometimes a „flaw“ makes a watch even more interesting... not sure whether this will be the case for the future o

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