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call me anything,but they are pretty,yet..

 

Thanks for the pics,

I must admit - even if purists start throwing stones now- I like this dual colour Tradition with black+gray+gold combo a lot.Yes,It's rather fashionable,agreed,but it's pretty,so why not.I also liked the dual colour big Lange 1 except its really too big size although all people on the Lange forum detested it.

On the other hand I changed my mind regarding Breguet's position in comparison to Patek.I also once had the impression they had a chance,but now for me the game seems lost.Auction results are a catastrophy(minus 70% of MSRP are the rule),apparently no one has the slightest interest in Breguets,second hand dealers always will buy a PP(even for a rather mediocre price compared to many people's opinion),but mostly they straightforewardly  refuse buying a used Breguet.

If these new pieces make a change I doubt,even if Breguet designed a watch(as You intend to say) that would  include complications of greatest genius it will hardly gain collectors' interest as the market is today(I remember a unique Sympathique -masterpiece that had to be withdrawn from auction as it did not even reach the reserve price!)

I think it a shame,but at the moment IMHO Breguet has not the slightest chance getting ranked respectably by collectors after having observed auction results for some years now.

Should not say it here I know and believe me,I am the first one not to feal really sorry about this beautiful watches of a great brand.

thanks,

Lutz

 

 

This message has been edited by lutz on 2009-08-24 12:32:38

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A look at Breguet novelties, Part III.

 
By: SJX : August 4th, 2009-04:51
This is the final of a look at Breguet’s 2009 collection; click here to see part I and here for part II. I am ambivalent about the Breguet La Tradition. I like the original in yellow gold, I like the way it looks and I like the concept. While mechanically...  

Can an icon evolve ?

 
By: AFSG : August 4th, 2009-06:48
Good post as always – this is one of my absolute favourite watches – highest on the splurge list (Tony in PVG, give me a deal!!)… I like the points you make and they all ask one question – how can an iconic piece evolve… on one hand, it’s easy to deride t... 

The evolution is still in its early stages

 
By: SJX : August 4th, 2009-09:02
You make a good point that I had in mind but neglected to write in the original post. If Breguet continues to make groundbreaking watches like the La Tradition, then it will definitely progress well. However, if it begins to stagnate and new designs revol... 

Then again maybe it hasn't gone far enough

 
By: SJX : August 4th, 2009-09:05
I suggested to the good folks at Breguet that the Marine Royale hasn't gone far enough. How about a titanium case, black ceramic bezel and ruthenium dial? Along with the traditional Breguet design cues, guilloche dial and pomme hands. I think that would l... 

RG back

 
By: aaronm : August 4th, 2009-07:20
I really like the color contrasts on the back of the RG, the split between gold and steel wheels makes the bits and pieces really "pop" without looking overdone A

Breguet, colours and marketing

 
By: nitediver : August 4th, 2009-07:21
great post with phantastic pictures, thanks. I like the WG version with the anthrazite dial. But i would be pressed for a buying decision, i would probably go for the classic YG version with the silvered dial. I love black and grey dials but more on the s... 

You make a good point

 
By: SJX : August 4th, 2009-09:09
Mr Breguet himself was indeed good at marketing himself and his products. The new colours may be just his thing. Who knows? - SJX

I really like the rhuthenium version with RG. Cool.

 
By: bernard cheong : August 4th, 2009-08:49
It brings Breguet into the playing field of the cool. I avoided using "up to" the playing field, because it could be "down to" the level of... But seriously...I would add that to my own collection. It will look sort of correct with the others.

Thanks for sharing.

 
By: VMM : August 4th, 2009-15:05
Love that watch in every single version. Thanks for the pictures and the information about the new options. I would go for the WG with the silver dial and blue croco strap. A stunning timepiece to me. Love the contrasts on that one with all the plates, br... 

Great pics...

 
By: patrick_y : August 5th, 2009-01:07
I really really appreciate the La Tradition in white gold with black dial. To me, this watch screams "I am a liberal conservative" or "I am a young conservative." It's a paradox and ironically I like it. I know the La Tradition is all about tradition, and... 

I could not agree more, with what you write....

 
By: Tassos : August 7th, 2009-10:33
Congrats for a great post!!! (The fact that I agree with you in what Breguet course should choose, does not interfere with my opinion of the quality of the post...) Tassos

call me anything,but they are pretty,yet..

 
By: lutz : August 24th, 2009-12:28
Thanks for the pics, I must admit - even if purists start throwing stones now- I like this dual colour Tradition with black+gray+gold combo a lot.Yes,It's rather fashionable,agreed,but it's pretty,so why not.I also liked the dual colour big Lange 1 except...