New Release
COUNT DE MONET's initial impressions of the Breguet La Tradition 7597 offer a crucial first look at this significant new release. His live pictures and observations provide invaluable insights into how the watch presents in person, a perspective often missing from official press materials. This article synthesizes community reactions to highlight key design elements and wearability aspects that collectors prioritize when evaluating a new Breguet timepiece.
The Breguet Tradition 7597 Quantième Rétrograde is a contemporary interpretation within the Tradition collection, which draws inspiration from Abraham-Louis Breguet’s 'souscription' and 'tact' watches. This model showcases the movement's architecture on the dial side, a hallmark of the Tradition series, emphasizing the mechanical artistry.
This reference features a 40mm case, typically crafted from white gold or rose gold, housing the self-winding Caliber 505Q. This movement incorporates a retrograde date display positioned between 9 and 3 o'clock, a silicon balance spring, and an inverted in-line lever escapement. The power reserve is approximately 50 hours, and the watch is water-resistant to 30 meters. The dial for the hours and minutes is offset at 12 o'clock, often in silvered gold with a hand-guilloché 'Clous de Paris' pattern.
The 7597 is significant for collectors who appreciate Breguet's historical innovations presented with a modern aesthetic. Its open-worked design allows for direct observation of the movement's intricate mechanics, including the balance wheel and escapement, making it a focal point of horological discussion and appreciation.
Would you have preferred a manual wind?
Note the pusher at 10, which is buttery soft to handle, needs a bit thicknes of the case. I think an auto was the best choice here. Wearing comfort is flawless.
When I mentioned that the La Tradition looks best outdoors, with natural light, the boutique staff offered me to take the watch outside in oder to take picture . Very kind people!
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