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40 x 7.39mm. Calibre 11A4B, manual winding. 100 hours PR. Power reserve indicator at the back. Source: Monochrome watches. Source: Monochrome watches. Power reserve display at the back. Source: Monochrome watches. Source: Monochrome watches. What do you t...  

Probably one of those watches that have to be experienced in person in order to be properly appreciated. The Breguet 5907 uses the same caliber. ...  

something that style. Sadly they don’t have that caliber.

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...although at the moment the watch I have in mind is the Breguet 7147, which has a movement similar to the 5157. You mentioned, about this one, a few days ago, that "The only 'problem' is the lack of a barrel housing for the mainspring, which can release...  

manual wind version cal 510 or 511 for the breguet 5907

...I even told JCB that years ago. He didn't listen to me : )

...noticing such things is a curse. It's a deal-breaker for me...

That said, the VC 82172 or the Calatrava 6119 or 6196 have greater and better finished caliber, imo. The VC bears the Geneva Seal, the two PP bear the Patek Philippe Seal. Also, I've never been completely fond of the open hands of the Villeret collection.... 

It is going to be a difficult choice. I suppose that the finishing of the calber of the Vacheron is better but the dial of the Breguet is a dream. Time will tell.

Both are great and "superior" to the regular dial of the VC, imo. Tough choice. Please, let us know when you will be the owner of one of them: it will be pleasure seeing your photos! Best, Emmanuel

A very hot watch...

Outside the FF line. That is not to say that historically there hasn’t been one but right now it feels like a one trick pony, which is problematic. Objectively I do not think there is much wrong with the watch (personally I would have preferred it to be t... 

dress watch, manual winding and with the bonus of the power reserve indicator at the back. But it is expensive and of course there are many great alternatives.

But the question is would one add BP to the consideration set for such a watch? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Historically yes but over the past 5-10 years? Not really sure…

wishlist 😂😂 but I like to hear the purists comments in order to help me with the final decision. 😀😀

Personally I love the minimalist dial and the power reserve indicator on the back. I would have preferred it to be a tad thinner, though. And as the movement is shared with Breguet, maybe a solid case back and hence a thinner profile would also have been ... 

In my opinion, Blancpain focused far too much on the FF for far too long and also discontinued the Leman series, which offered optimal robustness for everyday use. And please don't forget JLC ​​with their Master Ultra Thin in this category, a timeless cla...  

Thanks for reminding me about the JCL. Best.