Review
Dms introduces the Breguet Tradition 7597, a new addition to a revered line known for its exposed movement architecture. This post invites collectors to explore the nuances of its design, particularly the retrograde date complication. The community's discussion delves into the aesthetic and technical merits of this reference, offering diverse perspectives on its place within the Tradition collection.
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.
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It's a clean dial, no power reserve indication or retrograde seconds or whatever cluttering.
Not quite monochrome, some nice blue accents. The dial layout is interesting and the date works - a winner for me, provided it is not too large
And the 10 o'clock pusher is to adjust the date I assume?
But personally I’m not a big fan of those large retrograde date indicators. They eat up too much dial space for my taste
Nevertheless it’s a great effort to add another complication to a wonderful watch
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