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Breguet Expérimentale 1
The Breguet Expérimentale 1, ref. E001BH/S9/5ZV features an innovative constant-force magnetic escapement and a tourbillon with a fast 10-hertz balance wheel ensuring maximum accuracy (precision certified in the scientific class: +/- 1s/day).
Some in-depth reviews can easily be found online, so I just want propose a quick photographic walk-through here.
What do you think of this watch?
Best, Emmanuel
The legibility of the regulator display does not seem to be optimal.
The design of the regulator display is inspired by the pocket watch ref. 3448.
According to Andrew Hildreth, in his article for i-m-magazine, the design is also reminiscent of the Montre produced by ex-Breguet artisan watchmaker Jean-Baptiste Viot.
The Breguet gold case measures 43.50 x 13.30 mm.
Here's the front face of the movement, calibre 7250, in a technical display version, without the crystal.
And here's the back side of the movement.
Here, the back of the movement with the case back of the watch.
The coin edged case profile.
And one last wristshot.
credit: Fratello, Monochrome, Swisswatches Magazine, A Collected Man (J-B Viot's watch) & @chers_d_œuvre_horlogers
Breguet Expérimentale 1
The Breguet Expérimentale 1 , ref. E001BH/S9/5ZV features an innovative constant-force magnetic escapement and a tourbillon with a fast 10-hertz balance wheel ensuring maximum accuracy (precision certified in the scientific class: +/- 1s/day). Some in-dep...
well ...
From a horological perspective, this is probably one of the most interesting watches of the past few decades. Unfortunately, it would only have received truly extensive coverage in the press if it had come from Patek or Rolex. When a less “hot” brand brin...
Well, all brands have to evolve. Image the reactions to Breguet watches when he still lived
Cutting edge, new looks for the dial etc. So why not continue to do so instead of always going back to the past? Although not a watch ch for me, I’m very happy with the direction taken! Dirk
Yes, innovation is very welcome,
but the result isn’t always fully convincing. And remaining faithful to tradition has also its importance, imo. Best, Emmanuel
I find the concept interesting but…!
As it turns out from my personal observations here and real life talks with collectors, we all demand “something different from the beaten path” but in actuality we like classic designs and we vote with our wallets for the same exact classic looking watch...
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and these photos.
Very interesting and I must say I agree with you on all counts (except that I have only seen in person the Souscription and the Type XX)... Best, Emmanuel
I am extremely tempted by this one!
It easily puts the modern Breguet on the same plane with the Master himself innovation-wise, which to me was always unthinkable. For this reason alone I want to have this piece.
I completely understand your thinking here
and this timepiece seems to be both very interesting and beautiful if one likes a mix of modern and traditional aesthetic. Legibility could apparently be better, but the problem might be less noticeable in real life. I’m looking forward to seeing your pho...
Will do, dear Emmanuel! If I do not get the allocation for my Montblanc Versailles Exo-tourbillon LE 8, I will seriously try to get this one. Getting both is prohibitive from financial statdpoint.
I like the idea of getting this innovative Breguet more than getting the Montblanc (that timepiece is masterfully done, but leans heavily towards decoration whereas I value the technical aspect more in watches) but I have formally asked Montblanc for the ...
I understand your situation as well as your preference for the technical aspect.
Let's wait and see how things turn out: Whatever the outcome, it will be something exceptional. I hope you fully enjoy your new L.U.C: Moon: what a wonderful timepiece! Best, Emmanuel
Thank you very much, dear Emmanuel!
Engjoying the Chopard a lot, but to my surprise it runs slower than permitted under the COSC standards - depending on the state of winding and the position it gives me from minus 5 to minus 7 seconds per day. Not a huge deal but I will probably send it ba...
I believe they will make a point of setting it up correctly
because they are very concerned with precision.
Yes, exactly. And it is curious that I can observe that the regulator is in the "minus" zone.
It must have left the factory with the regulator positioned like that, as even in case of a shock it could have hardly moved by itself as it is regulated by a screw and swan neck system. But if this is how they set the regulator in the factory, how did th...
Thank you, mon ami!
I will take it with me next time I am going to Switzerland, in the meantime will continue enjoying it!
A few thoughts
I love the case. If they release a simplified/less pricey smaller variant I am probably getting one.
I find the case quite appealing too.
Let’s wait and see if they do a smaller version in the future. Wishing you a merry Christmas if you celebrate. Best, Emmanuel