Breguet New Release Live Pics

Key Points from the Discussion

• The 38mm case size of the new Breguet reference wears well, even on smaller wrists, despite its straight lugs. The dial features intricate internal angles on the visible front wheels, which likely contributes to its pricing.
• The 'pendule' rotor, while aesthetically pleasing and covering less elegant bridges, contributes to a thickness that can cause the lugs to sit suspended above the wrist for some, making the thinner manual-wind 7027 a more suitable alternative.
• The 15% price increase for this limited edition (250 pieces) compared to the regular production 7097 is justified by the hand-engraved power reserve indicator and the exquisite enamel dial.
• Some collectors feel this 'special' release, celebrating Breguet's 250th anniversary, is merely a slight tweak of a prior model, rather than a significant innovation, despite the beautiful dial.
• The placement of the dedicated 250th anniversary 'Quai de l’Horloge' motif at 4 o’clock is questioned, with some feeling there was ample space elsewhere on the dial.
• The technique of applying enamel over a guilloché dial is known as flinqué enamel, adding a layer of traditional craftsmanship to the timepiece.
• Compared to the 7037, the new model's price is approximately double, leading some existing owners to be less enthusiastic about this release.