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Breguet 7027 - why I bought it
Jun 05, 2020,10:00 AM
Hi all!
I was
considering a Breguet 7027 for a long time and the discussions on this forum
helped me 'take the step' with great wrist shots and perspectives from owners. On top, after purchasing, I posted on this forum to get advise on
an oil stain on the movement plate. I received immediate answers confirming
this is not an issue. So a BIG thank you to this community!
I
thought I could give "a little back" by at least sharing the thoughts
that drove my decision to acquire this piece. After 1 week + on the wrist, I am
still in the honeymoon phase and very very happy!
The things
I appreciate in watches:
- Time only watches
(manually wound): to me those are the purest form of a 'watch' as a single
purpose 'device'. In general, I appreciate in particular the fact that
time-only watches can also be very complex (think Richard Lange PLM,
Grönefeld Remontoire, Romain Gauthier Logical). Last, the added benefit is
that when picking up a time only watch, the setting is quick!
- Movement: I prefer
watches where the movement was created and designed for that particular
watch, ie with the 'model in mind'. This usually brings in a coherence and
ensures good proportions front/back. E.g. avoiding a too small movement
'lost' in a caseback or a small second display too close to the dial
center.
- Watches on the smaller side:
I like compact watches which are under 40mm.
How the
7027 fits in (or what I like about the 7027):
- The movement design is interesting: this isn't your classic Peseux
architecture with the 7027 having a central barrel and bringing a nice
symmetric design. The cherry is the cool story about the movement basing
itself on that old Breguet pocket watch movement.
- Maybe
the 7027 was a trend setter? I am not sure if the 7027 was THE first watch to show the
balance wheel on the front but it was among the first in 2005. Now it's an
established trend with Kari (28 Inverse), Romain Gaultier, etc. Also
within Breguet the 7027 was the first of the Tradition line which can be
qualified as 'successful' given the number of declinations.
- The watches brings a lot of QUALITY (with free sprung balance wheel, hand
guilloché solid gold dial, great finish to my taste, etc) and DETAILS. Whenever you take a loupe you discover new things.
Here is a selection: the pallet fork inspection holes in the mainplate,
the fact that the edges/teeths of the gears on the front side are
gold-coloured, the way the planetary gears rotate on the backside power
reserve when winding, the fact you can see the gears of the setting
geartrain turn when adjusting the time, the way light catches the edges of
the bridges and makes them shine, the barely visible notches on the side
of the case (opposite of the crown) used to open the compression case
back/front. I could go on and on.
- I love the winding, to me it is perfect. It’s crisp and precise and that
matters on a manual wound watch. There is no back turning when you release
the crown.
- The proportions are perfect for me: there are some forum discussions about the
size being too small. I love the 'traditional' proportions and as stated
in other threads the watch appears larger than a sheer 37mm.
- Value
for money: I am
a young collector and funds are not unlimited... In that context, this
watch offers a TREMENDOUS value for money on the pre-owned market.
In terms of variants, the choice was easy for me. I only wear silver
and therefore I went for the white gold case. The black dial version then brings a nice 'stealth' touch (let's say 'ton sur ton') which I love.
Happy to have your thoughts and thanks again for guiding this
purchase!
Patrick
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Breguet 7027 - why I bought it
By: p-m-k : June 5th, 2020-10:00
Hi all! I was considering a Breguet 7027 for a long time and the discussions on this forum helped me 'take the step' with great wrist shots and perspectives from owners. On top, after purchasing, I posted on this forum to get advise on an oil stain on the...
Glad you could get one
By: Tyo : June 5th, 2020-10:05
Being myself a proud owner of one, I endorse 100% of you statements ...
A very nice Tradition
By: mrds : June 5th, 2020-11:59
and even more beautiful to read about your motivation and journey to get this distinctive piece. Wear it with pride and joy on many magic moments! Cheers, Daniel
Congratulations!
By: jleno : June 5th, 2020-15:27
The 7027 is of my favorites as well, and this color especially!
:) [nt]
By: p-m-k : June 6th, 2020-13:54
Congratulations, Patrick
By: George Gently : June 6th, 2020-00:44
on this very nice watch. Thanks for taking the effort and sharing why you bought specifically this watch; enjoyed reading it. Regards, George
To me setting a La Tradition is not a quick job 😃
By: COUNT DE MONET : June 6th, 2020-10:09
First, I need a loupe for it as the hands are tiny. Secondly, pointing a very small tip of the hand to the correct minute minute mark is also nothing I could do without a naked eye. However: the watch is an absolute stunner! Congrats to yours.