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Jlux's acquisition of the Breguet Tradition 7097 in rose gold offers a compelling look into rectifying past collecting decisions and appreciating daring horological design. His detailed photography and insights into the retrograde seconds and automatic movement highlight why this reference stands out in a crowded luxury watch market. This article explores the nuances of the 7097, a piece jlux considers among the most innovative designs of the last two decades.
The Breguet Tradition 7097 stands out within the Tradition collection for its retrograde seconds display, a distinctive feature that emphasizes the brand's historical design principles while offering a contemporary aesthetic. This reference showcases a significant portion of its movement on the dial side, a hallmark of the Tradition series, allowing for direct appreciation of the mechanical architecture. It represents a modern interpretation of Breguet's souscription and tact watches, bringing internal mechanisms to the forefront of the design.
The watch features a round case, typically crafted from precious metals, housing a meticulously finished manual-winding movement. The open-worked dial reveals bridges, gears, and the pare-chute shock protection system, a Breguet invention. The retrograde seconds hand sweeps across an arc at the 10 o'clock position, complementing the off-centered time display. A sapphire crystal protects the intricate dial, ensuring clarity and durability.
This reference appeals to collectors who value mechanical transparency and historical horological references. Its design, which highlights the movement's construction, positions it as a technical and artistic statement within Breguet's offerings. The Tradition 7097 is available in various metal configurations, each maintaining the core design principles of the retrograde seconds display and visible movement components.
there is no watch like this one because is so alive and an instant star. Enjoy your watch ! Is gorgeous! (and in my opinion the best of la tradition line)
I relate to your comment on making mistakes with watch collecting selling or buying over the year! My only concern for me personally on the breguet collection is the legibility of their small hands overall...find it more difficult to read then other design...
Your posts and review of this piece has certainly and very positively influenced my decision to go for that specific model. Thanks for that !!
The legibility ,in reality,is not so 40 mm model has a much better legibility than the original 37mm version. But as usual in life: sometimes you have to make sacrifices for the sheer beauty of things....
Gerard, on this intriguing Breguet. George
a design that Philippe Dufour commented, "I wish I had done that." Congrats Gerald, a real keeper!
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