Breguet La Tradition Ref. 7027 Photo Essay

Gary G · 2012-07-08T00:13:57Z

Explore the Breguet La Tradition Ref. 7027 through Gary G's stunning photos. Discover its unique design, historical ties, and movement details.

Gary G's photographic showcase of the Breguet La Tradition offers a detailed visual exploration of this distinctive timepiece. His images provide an excellent foundation for understanding the watch's unique design and its historical inspirations, inviting readers to appreciate its intricate mechanics and aesthetic nuances.

Greetings to all! A good friend of mine recently acquired this lovely La Tradition, and was kind enough to allow me to take some photos:

Hope you enjoyed these!

Best,

Gary G

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The Breguet La Tradition reference 7027 is praised for its faithfulness to the proportions of original A.L. Breguet pieces, with a dial size matching the central barrel for perfect internal balance.
The yellow gold (YG) version of the 7027 is considered more traditional, with its gold hue matching older Breguet watches, while the white gold (WG) version feels more modern and highlights the blued steel parachute shock protection system.
Despite its open, skeletonized dial, the La Tradition 7027 is noted for its impressive accuracy, maintaining consistent timekeeping both on and off the wrist.
The watch's distinctive features, including the coin-edge case, straight lugs, and open movement architecture, make it instantly recognizable and unique in the market.
While the white gold version may not photograph as well, it is highly regarded in person, offering a less obvious yet equally attention-grabbing presence suitable for work wear.
Some collectors find the La Tradition, particularly in white metal, can feel too large on the wrist or have a disproportionately small dial, suggesting a try-on is essential.

The Discussion

Sandgroper

Jul 8, 2012

Nice picture Gary....

I really liked this watch especially in white metal, then I tried it on in Singapore few months back and it didn't do it. Don't know, perhaps it felt too big on the wrist, perhaps the "dial" feel too small? Anyway it is a interesting watch. Kind regards, Francois

Ares501 - Mr Green

Jul 8, 2012

La Tradition

is awesome watch...pure Breguet indeed...and your pictures do it justice...thank you for pleasant Sunday treat Best Damjan

ArthurSG

Jul 8, 2012

Great Stuff Gary

I know it win;t quite apple for apple but its this YG version and the YG Trad Tourbi that are my favorite. I'm surprised you don;t have one of these in your collection (or at least that's what I think).

JMan

Jul 8, 2012

I wonder.....

Why they made such a small dial for such a big watch! Lol! That is my favorite Breguet. J.

AndrewD

Jul 12, 2012

The answer ...

... is to be faithful to the proportions of the original A.L. Beguet pieces in this style. And I love how the 'dial' is the same size (14mm) as the central barrel. The layout and internal proportions of the 7027 La Tradition are perfect to my eyes.

ArthurSG

Jul 12, 2012

Great pics of the original Andrew

I'm sizing up a move for a 7027 but in WG which looked better in the metal and on the wrist than on the net but I'm also thinking whether to follow YG as per the original but I'm starting to have a tad too many colored metal pieces...

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