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I agree, It's hardly visible.
However, it is there.
True, i.e. "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" represent stupidity. I very much dislike all these texts.
I am having on my wrist at the moment Patek 3712 and just checked the texts on the dial: "Patek Philippe Geneva" at two o'clock. I could not see if without a loupe is there is "Swiss Made" at six o'clock and picked up from upstairs a loupe with 9 times magnification: there is under 6 o'clock index "Swiss" with very small print. I think this kind of information is enough.
I will pick up my AP 15202 on Friday. I simply love the layout of the dial but I have always wondered why there is text "Automatic" on the dial. I understand that there are some historical reasons for that "information" but still I dislike it a lot.
For me one of the main reasons to buy Breguet is the dial. I will not buy their now Chronometer as long as they keep the "10Hz" marking on the dial. It's just my very personal opinion but knowing that it is there, is in my opinion spoiling the dial.
Best, Kari
Breguet 5377 Ultra Thin Tourbillon
A few weeks ago Ovi posed a question here on the PuristSPro Breguet forum about the Breguet 5377 Ultra Thin Tourbillon and the Breguet 7047 Fusee Chain Tourbillon. I think it's a very interesting question and it reminded me of a visit I had at the Breguet...
re: 5377
It's pretty amazing to see! I recall being in NY when they officially debuted the Carl Bucherer with the peripheral rotor. Thanks for the pics! -MW
The 5377 peripheral rotor
I remember your post on the CFB movement peripheral rotor and it was the first thing I thought about when I saw the Breguet movement. Regards, ED-209
At 7 mm high, this is thin, not ultra thin, but thin.
And your pics do justice to the Watch, which is very Breguetesque. ;) For those who like Tourbillons, this is an interesting offer. The only thing which disturbs me on this one is the size... 42 mm on such an elegant Watch is a bit too much, and even more...
Extra-flat vs. Ultra flat
Hi Nico Well time for two watchmaking definitions. First "ultra-flat". These are watches where the case is used as a functional part of the movement. Of course, this makes the watches with this construction thinner. However, ultra-flat movements have not ...
Thanks for your interesting feedback, Jeff. You know, I have the same problem with...
Some of the so called Utlra Thin JLC watches. Not that they are not very nice nor uninteresting, I just consider that since a certain thickness, we cannot use this appelation " UT " other than for some marketing purposes. That doesn't remove the beauty of...
ultra and extra flat
Thanks Jeff for your comments on the extra and ultra flat definitions. Regards, ED-209
I handle the watch in Breguet Boutique in London.
First of all, I would thank the staff of Breguet Boutique in New Bond Street. The level of service was exceeding all other brand boutiques on the same street. We got friendliness, professionalism and the so typical arrogance was totally missing. Great vis...
The size of the watch
I agree with you and Nicholas, I would prefer something more like 39mm. Very cool that you'll be picking up a new Breguet soon. Which model or are you going to surprise us? :) Regards, ED-209
Something with
enamel dial. I do not remember the reference but will send a couple of pictures later. I will first pick up my AP 15202 this week and when I'm back in Europe, I'll go for the Breguet. Best, Kari
The Chronometrie dial
A couple of people have commented on the 10HZ marking on the Chronometrie dial. I own the watch in wg and it has never bothered me, even for a second. It is very understated....barely there. Moreover, I think of all the watches with stuff written all over...
I agree, It's hardly visible.
However, it is there. True, i.e. "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" represent stupidity. I very much dislike all these texts. I am having on my wrist at the moment Patek 3712 and just checked the texts on the dial: "Patek Philippe Geneva" at t...
Thanks ED209 you are making my decision simpler!
Looking forward to the report on the fusee chain... Ovi
Decision on the Breguet's
So which one are leaning more towards, the 5377 or 7047? :) Regards, ED-209
Thanks Stefan
We saw some amazing watches during our visit. Will post more on that fusee tourbillon. Regards, ED-209
The movement...
Is stunning! Something that if were made by other celebrated brands will make a lot of people to hail as a miracle of high end horology :-) The watch itself is pretty controversial as about the aestethic of the dial as the general proportions of the case ...