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Breguet Classique 7337
All,
I am weighing the purchase of a Breguet Classique 7337 (fitted with Caliber 502) against several pieces from Audemars Piguet (fitted with Calibers 2121 and 3120) and Patek Philippe (fitted with Calibers 324 and 240). I would very much welcome feedback on the relative quality, reliability and level of finishing of Breguet's movements against those of Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe, particularly with reference to the cited Calibers to the extent possible.
Thank you in advance!
Curious to hear the views of more knowledgeable folk
It's a hard comparison since the movements have varying levels or types of complication.
In terms of finishing I don't think there are significant differences based on what I've seen for movements at this price point from these brands.
Nice choice with the 7337! Very cool watch design inspired by a real antique pocketwatch.
Extra flat calibers are a classic goal in watchmaking
I would, and have actually, choose a micro rotor movement over a cantral rotor one.
With a micro rotor the whole watch becomes very slimm.
In your list a microrotor is missing from AP (and I wonder at the monent if has got an micro rotor movement at all).
But AP makes it up with a cleverly designed central rotor movement and achieves a movement of just 3mm height.
Patek's 240 is around 2,45 or 2,5 mm high and slimmer than your mentioned Breguet movement.
That makes it the thinnest of all mentioned movements.
What is nice about your mentioned Breguet movement is the open barel, which is not used often.
Reliability, accuracy and finish are nothing to worry about at this level of watchmaking.
My choice: Patek's caliber 240.
Tell us what you went for.
Best
Moritz
With a micro rotor the whole watch becomes very slimm.
In your list a microrotor is missing from AP (and I wonder at the monent if has got an micro rotor movement at all).
But AP makes it up with a cleverly designed central rotor movement and achieves a movement of just 3mm height.
Patek's 240 is around 2,45 or 2,5 mm high and slimmer than your mentioned Breguet movement.
That makes it the thinnest of all mentioned movements.
What is nice about your mentioned Breguet movement is the open barel, which is not used often.
Reliability, accuracy and finish are nothing to worry about at this level of watchmaking.
My choice: Patek's caliber 240.
Tell us what you went for.
Best
Moritz
I am no expert but...
...I dont think the other criteria are much varied between the mentioned watches and calibres...the truly distinguishing is the aesthetic..and in that department, the Breguet 7337 is in a class of its own...too gorgeous and quiet unbeatable.
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Asad
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Asad
I have a 7337 in yg and love it [nt]
I posted a picture of it: click: www.watchprosite.com
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I've tried the 7337br in rose gold and it's very nice as well. Dr.Kol has the wg version. Jack Foster article on the 7337: click: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in-the-masters-footsteps-the-breguet-reference-7337
I've tried the 7337br in rose gold and it's very nice as well. Dr.Kol has the wg version. Jack Foster article on the 7337: click: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in-the-masters-footsteps-the-breguet-reference-7337
Thank you for your feedback. I asked this question on another forum and have seen negativity to the Breguet brand as a Swatch compared to a Patek Philippe
What are the current thoughts on this old debate?
One can also dismiss a Bentley as a Volkswagen Golf ...
... which is, of course, ridiculous. A purist would never frown upon a watch solely based on the manufacturer's mother company.
Marcus
Marcus
On top of this, being part of the Swatch Group probably secured Breguet's survivial. [nt]
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I think it's a stunning dial and love the homage to Breguet's pocket watch in early 1800s....
Looks basically the same. I've been circling around this one for a while and getting close to pulling the trigger. It's a classic, interesting look and wonderful guilloche.