What is the function of the extended second hand?

Feb 11, 2022,16:58 PM
 

Too many hands pointing in different directions for my personal purist taste but I am sure this feature will appeal to some smile
If you like it then go ahead, I am sure the timekeeping and reliability is spot on.

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Breguet 7787.

 
 By: ZSHSZ : February 10th, 2022-13:28
I’m playing with this piece for a while, went back to the boutique twice and the love is still there. I just don’t have any experience with this movement, or field report regarding reliability. I know it has a Lemania movement(which is a huge plus), also ...  

Maybe it is just me but I feel

 
 By: Thomas_3 : February 10th, 2022-13:34
the power reserve indicator is a bit too long, other than than thumbs up!

The long hands are what this dial is all about

 
 By: blau : February 10th, 2022-13:39
I think this watch is *gorgeous*.

You are an enabler;-)))

 
 By: ZSHSZ : February 10th, 2022-13:58

Agreed! Not to mention the tail on the seconds hand!

 
 By: BigFatPauli : February 10th, 2022-20:16
THAT'S what makes this watch so special. At least, to me.

Very poetic.

 
 By: amanico : February 10th, 2022-15:05

You should go for it.

 
 By: amanico : February 10th, 2022-15:47

;-)))

 
 By: ZSHSZ : February 10th, 2022-15:57

Definitely a cool reference

 
 By: VinnieD : February 10th, 2022-15:20
I think some Breguet movements were so so in the past but I have no clue about this one. Legibility might not be its forte, but its charm is indeed in those extra long and thin hands. If I may, I would say go for it!

This is the only…

 
 By: mdg : February 10th, 2022-15:32
…’upside down’ moon phase that I really like. If the power reserve was ‘up’ when full it would suit my OCD better though : )

Here is an interesting article on this reference

 
 By: roundel : February 10th, 2022-15:44
For me I love the look as a great reflection of the Breguet style, and the long PR hand especially. But I’ve always been conflicted with a moonphase without a date. I am a stickler for moon phase indications being accurate, and a dress watch that would be... 

Thank you, I read this article yesterday, appreciate it!

 
 By: ZSHSZ : February 10th, 2022-16:13
Interesting observation about the moon phase. Hmmm, something to think about...

Not an issue at all!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : February 10th, 2022-16:55
It's just as easy to google the day of the moon as it is the date or time. Setting is simple with that.

That would be the way to set this Breguet.

 
 By: roundel : February 10th, 2022-17:15
But with a date, if the watch ran down several days ago, it’s easier in my mind to advance the hands through several days to the correct date than to get out the stylus and look up the current moon phase. With a power reserve of 38 hours, one will want to... 

Always liked this

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 10th, 2022-15:45
The dial, numerals, the moonphase..all top

 
 By: David Allen : February 10th, 2022-15:46
Love the extra long seconds hand! This watch is a no-brainer over many of its peers.

I have this watch and it's so, so charming! Very reliable, too!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : February 10th, 2022-16:52
Always a joy to wear. So good! And very legible in person (do people not know the second hand moves??? It's an easy to read watch!) ...  

Only happiness, no issues.

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : February 10th, 2022-19:47
Seems very reliable in a few years of wearing in rotation, winding is very efficient. Accuracy is good.

You're welcome!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : February 10th, 2022-22:06
Best wishes and hope my comments are helpful.

Beautiful shot!

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : February 10th, 2022-23:14

Beautiful shot.

 
 By: roundel : February 11th, 2022-00:41
Looks very graceful in nature.

It is a gorgeous watch!

 
 By: jlux : February 10th, 2022-17:55
And you are right,any of these overhyped independents would charge double the price for this watch. As for the movement,one should not oversee that these have been heavily modified and improved by Breguet including modern silicon technology. I have a few ... 

I read about the silicon technology they implemented and it gives me piece of mind that you’re happy with the performance.

 
 By: ZSHSZ : February 10th, 2022-21:33
As for the independents, I see it same as you... Thank you for the valuable opinion!🥂

I am not sure about the readability.

 
 By: MTR : February 10th, 2022-18:09
But this Breguet looks gorgeous and is very romantic. An eye catcher for sure. Best Thomas

Thank you Thomas, it is indeed a very interesting watch.

 
 By: ZSHSZ : February 10th, 2022-21:37
When in your hands, it has so much charm, with that quirky power reserve, the way it winds, one can feel the human labor in this piece...

Pure class.

 
 By: MTR : February 10th, 2022-22:00
And it exudes „Breguet“ from every pore. Will you decide to get it?

You should.

 
 By: MTR : February 11th, 2022-18:29
You can’t make a mistake with this timeless beauty.

What is the function of the extended second hand?

 
 By: Bader : February 11th, 2022-16:58
Too many hands pointing in different directions for my personal purist taste but I am sure this feature will appeal to some If you like it then go ahead, I am sure the timekeeping and reliability is spot on.