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Geo's journey to select between two Breguet Tradition references, the 7097 and the 7057, highlights the nuanced decisions collectors face when acquiring a significant timepiece. His ultimate choice, driven by the captivating retrograde seconds complication, offers a valuable perspective on how specific horological features can sway a purchase. This article explores Geo's experience and the community's insights on the Breguet Tradition line.
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.
Beautiful Breguet my friend.
Also for me this is the best version of the Breguet's La Tradition with the retrograde seconds! Enjoy it, Michel
and it did not. Tried to upload avideo, but it shows as a still. Sorry about that.
That would gave been my choice as well.
It is a watch that's easy to photograph. GEO
A retrograde second is something cool to have. My tip for pictures: take them outdoors, the La Tradition looks much, much better outdoors.
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