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Hands-on with the Breguet Classic Souscription
I went to try on the Breguet Classique Souscrition ref. 2025BH/28/9W6 with my L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 (ref. 161977-5001), a watch that shares some similarities with it: enamel dial, single hand (but not 12-hour display, as there's a jump hour) and colored gold 40 mm case (rose gold for the L.U.C and "Breguet" gold for the souscription).
Notice how both watches are showing the same time, each in its own personal way: 3:07.
The enamel dial is truly beautiful: it is gently domed, whereas the one of my L.U.C is flat. And the secret signature (to be discovered only with a magnifier) is a nice touch.
Unfortunately for smaller wrists like mine, the lug-to-lug is a little long. The lugs are not as straight as are the most common Breguet ones, which is a good thing, but the watch wears a bit too big.
I was concerned about the "pinion" to which the single hand is fixed as it looked a bit unfinished on the close ups from Monochrome, but in real life it's very fine: very tiny and absolutely not disturbing.
At 10.8 mm, the watch feels a bit thick and it accentuates the feeling of a watch that is a little too big for my kind of wrists.
From this standpoint, I must say that it's far superior to my L.U.C: for comparison, I have posted here some photos of the 98 Quattro movement.
And the watch is a true pleasure to wind: the crown is easy to grip and the "ratchet feel" is exquisite.
The buckle is nicely designed too.
The enamel dial is truly beautiful: it is gently domed, whereas the one of my L.U.C is flat. And the secret signature (to be discovered only with a magnifier) is a nice touch.
Unfortunately for smaller wrists like mine, the lug-to-lug is a little long. The lugs are not as straight as are the most common Breguet ones, which is a good thing, but the watch wears a bit too big.
I was concerned about the "pinion" to which the single hand is fixed as it looked a bit unfinished on the close ups from Monochrome, but in real life it's very fine: very tiny and absolutely not disturbing.
At 10.8 mm, the watch feels a bit thick and it accentuates the feeling of a watch that is a little too big for my kind of wrists.
The caliber VS00 is absolutely stunning.
From this standpoint, I must say that it's far superior to my L.U.C: for comparison, I have posted here some photos of the 98 Quattro movement.
And the watch is a true pleasure to wind: the crown is easy to grip and the "ratchet feel" is exquisite.
The buckle is nicely designed too.
In conclusion, I would say that the Breguet Souscription is a very beautiful watch, which could interest me if it weren't a little too large for my wrist type and if I didn't already own my L.U.C., as the two watches share too many similarities.
I am convinced that the daily experience of a single 12-hour hand offers a broader and probably more soothing way of measuring time.
Hands-on with the Breguet Classic Souscription
I went to try on the Breguet Classique Souscrition ref. 2025BH/28/9W6 with my L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 (ref. 161977-5001 ), a watch that shares some similarities with it: enamel dial , single hand (but not 12-hour display, as there's a jump hour) and color...
Beautiful watch
As for the single hand providing a broader and more soothing way of measuring time: this is why the single hand watches are sometimes mistakenly referred to as 'philosophers' watches'! The mistake, of course, is not about the experience of the watch but a...
Aha! You're right:
philosophy brings more headaches than peace of mind! But the current expression "to take life philosophically" is supposed to mean taking life with a step back and putting things into perspective... Cheers, Emmanuel
Unfortunately for me
I flew all the way to Singapore to try on the Breguet and was most disappointed. It was too large for my wrist even with the curved lugs and the "Breguet gold' did not gel with my skin tone. In addition, as you correctly state, the 10.8mm is too thick for...
Great choice, the black QS25 is a wonderful watch.
And I can unfortunately only agree with what you say regarding the Souscription. Best, Emmanuel
Trying it on is really worth it if you can,
but, unfortunately, it wears a bit too large for a 16 cm wrist like mine. Best, Emmanuel
I think the watch wears bigger than 40
Too much dial.. although beautiful it is just too empty..
You might be right, even though
my feeling was that the size issue came from the case, not the dial. But you might have a point. Best, Emmanuel
Well the bezel is also rather thin
it’s another factor which causes it to wear larger
True, definitely.
But there's really something about the case itself (a bit too large, a bit too thick) and the way it sits on the wrist.
I totally agree to your point, as I have the same wrist size 🤷🏼♂️😅
By the way, I love the IWC Portugieser, but always had the problem with the size as well. With the “new” 40 mm Portugieser version, I thought I would have found a Portugieser for me. But it wasn’t the case. It weared exactly as the Sousciption wears at yo...
I'm not completely surprised, unfortunately,
as 40.4 x 12.4 mm, even on paper, seems a bit chunky for a simple three hander, even if the movement is automatic (the rotor adds extra thickness of course). At least, Breguet can argue that the thickness allows for a wonderful movement, which is true. Be...
Such an interesting comparison, quattro.
Must say -- miss the straight, soldered lugs and the fluted sides; love the raw pinion. Wonderful dial...
The absence of the traditional lugs and fluted sides is ok for me.
But the watch, however truly beautiful, wears too large on my wrist. So, I'll be very happy with my L.U.C. Best, Emmanuel
I really like this new case...
...and would love to see a new triple calendar in a smaller (38mm) size...
Thanks for this review.
Even side by side the Breguet looks so much bigger than the Chopard, and Breguets lugs are always long so for classical pieces they should go with 38mm instead of 40 imho, but again there are so many large wristed people, the 10.8mm height would not bothe...
Yes, I guess that many will find this watch wearing very nicely on their wrist.
For my kind of wrist, 38 mm would definitely have been better. Thanks for your comment, Derreck. Best, Emmanuel
Great comparison
In person I loved the dial (so did my wife) and the movement was more interesting to me than most of the Traditions but even as I appreciated Breguet rolling the lugs more than the old Classique lugs, it was also too large for my wrist I also noted that a...
Thank you, Chris.
I felt exactly the same concerning the 'bulge" of the case back. So, definitely not a reference for smaller wrists. Fortunately, reading the time on a jump hour single hander isn't a problem, but what you said made me lough and I certainly understand how ...
I have a decent-sized wrist...
...and could probably pull it off, but it is so dressy that I'd prefer it at 38x10 (or less thick). I love the gold color and the single hand is quirky enough to appeal to me. Maybe they will size it down some day...
38 x 10 mm would definitely be better for many wrists and even
in general, as a dressy piece. Let's wait and see if they downsize this reference. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for this.
I find them both absolutely beautiful. I was a little unsure about the single hand on the Breguet when I first saw it, but now I am 100% sure that I love it. Your LUC is absolutely stunning. I would love to have one one day 😁
Thank you so much.
I'm glad you like the QS25 and I also think that the single hour hand is a very attractive complication. Best, Emmanuel
Valuable Insight Regarding Size.
Looks like many of us appreciate your trial and report. Sorry the sizing isn't ideal, but I really think Breguet is on the right track with the shaping of those lugs. Shorter, and with compound curves, this speaks elegance (and practicality) to me. Hopefu...
Thank for your comment.
I completely agree with what you say concerning the lugs. Let's just wait and see what comes up in the future! Best, Emmanuel
Both the Breguet and the LUC Chopard are really beautiful.
Thanks for your review and all your thoughts on the size and fit of the Breguet compared to the LUC, and that Breguet movement is just breathtaking. Marc
It’s a truly beautiful piece, I agree.
But the fit on the wrist isn’t as great as the timepiece itself. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for this nice post!
I finally managed to catch up with it. I love your photo where both watches show the same time If one owned both watches, it would take a little time to adapt from one to the other! I really like the dial of the Breguet and the accuracy of the "chemin de ...
Yes, two very different unusual ways of telling time.
A two-hander would certainly be more practical, but would it be as charming? Have a nice day, E!