Stunning movement

May 15, 2019,12:00 PM
 

Very balanced dial. If the goal is to own a tourbillon this is the classic example. I think there are other Breguet references that are more graceful with more complicated guilloche but this is definitely a serious presence on the wrist. I wouldn't say no.

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Opinions requested! What do you think of the Breguet 5317, please?

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 15th, 2019-11:19
Received an unexpected offer and the input of Watchpros will make deciding more fun. I like Breguet more than is healthy! Please give your take, like or dislike and why! Thanks! ...  

I had this one once.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 15th, 2019-11:23
Gorgeous movement. But tourbillons aren’t magical to me. Make sure that that complication alone will satisfy you.

I appreciate it, what led you to move on?

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 15th, 2019-11:55
Something specific or just not magically delicious?

I guess the latter.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 15th, 2019-12:22
At the time I got it I thought I had achieved horological heaven: a Breguet tourbillon. Then I quickly realized that tourbillons did nothing enchanting for me. I came to the opinion that they were vanity projects for watchmakers. Which is fine-much of mec... 

I'm glad I asked! [nt]

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 15th, 2019-12:45

The longest tourbillon history for sure!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 15th, 2019-12:00
Anything that rankles about this one or just others sing more to you?

Looking forward to it! [nt]

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 15th, 2019-13:55

Lugs apart, I love Breguets

 
 By: sham1 : May 15th, 2019-11:40
and its wide selection of tourbillons, the 5317 being no exception! That 5 day power reserve was quite something in its day and still is actually. The engraved movement is a huge plus and I will not even mention the dial

Thanks Sham!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 15th, 2019-12:05
The engraved movement is part of the allure!

Stunning movement

 
 By: Uncle Chico : May 15th, 2019-12:00
Very balanced dial. If the goal is to own a tourbillon this is the classic example. I think there are other Breguet references that are more graceful with more complicated guilloche but this is definitely a serious presence on the wrist. I wouldn't say no... 

At 66%off, still decided to pass.

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 15th, 2019-14:35
Won't see that deal again, but it's not the watch for me. Not a buy and flip person either.

I just deeply imagine what it will be like, and if it's disappointing then I don't go ahead.

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 16th, 2019-09:55
It's also why I didn't marry a girlfriend or two!

I agree sincerely

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 16th, 2019-21:20
I’m much more hesitant now, before pulling the trigger. It has to be a burning desire to own it, before I buy it. There are so many watches that I like - but I’m not sure they would make me a happier person. Ownership is an other issue.

πŸ‘ [nt]

 
 By: ChristianDK : May 17th, 2019-08:01

Big like [nt]

 
 By: Jurry : May 16th, 2019-07:34

A very nice watch, great complication horologically (but I feel a bit like Padj).

 
 By: eklektik : May 17th, 2019-05:00
5 days Reserve is very nice, although I feel they should have put a 0 instead of the decreasing lines, it does not match the rest of the style of the watch. It is a Breguet so should be easy to resell if you don't feel the love anymore (although I never b... 

I passed on it!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 17th, 2019-05:51
Bought a good example of a yellow gold bracelet pre-swatch Breguet that I think will be fun to own.

Thanks and appreciated! [nt]

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 18th, 2019-06:39

I hate excessive text

 
 By: Spartacus : May 17th, 2019-08:42
Especially on a dress watch. That means the "five days" on the top example is a non-starter for me. I much prefer using all Roman numerals like the bottom example. I find the shape of the power reserve window, specifically the hard acute angle at the bott... 

Yes, lovely but didn't grab me. [nt]

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : May 17th, 2019-10:19