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absolutely agree, thanks!

90s are really the bridge between vintage and modern, a transitional period where future direction was for anyone to speculate.... was mechanical watches going to be of interest going forward, what aesthetics and functionality was going to be of most favor, etc... in this period Breguet managed to really produce a number of high level classics. Since I am not personally a great calendar person a chronograph or minute repeater or tourbillon piece was on my wish list. The symmetry of the guillouche dial slightly disturbed by the additional pusher creates an intriguing visual joy for me. There are several great looking chronographs made in the 90s but this one in my opinion is unashamed to dance with the top contenders of that era!

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rattrapanting

By: keks : June 15th, 2023-09:46

the idea of a rattrapante has long been a wish for me and over the years several alternatives have been considered. Throughout this process the Breguet 3947 has consistently surfaced as one of the top contenders. 38mm, a little height to the case, large c...

What can I say...

By: patrick_y : June 15th, 2023-09:50

Keks, you have exquisite taste as always. Agree with you regarding Breguet - I have expectations from the world renowned brand... And I hope that the brand steps it up.

Thanks P!!!

By: keks : June 15th, 2023-09:59

Much appreciate your kind words!

Keks, my friend, huge congratulations. This is a very fine watch you found. And it is not often you see a manual winding Rattrapante! Bravo.

By: amanico : June 15th, 2023-10:21

Many thanks!

By: keks : June 15th, 2023-12:50

Much appreciated, it is quite a pleasure to wear I will admit

Gorgeous!

By: blau : June 15th, 2023-10:35

thank you!

By: keks : June 15th, 2023-12:50

drool-inducing beauty!

By: andrea~ : June 15th, 2023-10:56

much thanks!!

By: keks : June 15th, 2023-12:50

Superb catch. Congrats! A very appealing horological marvel.👍🏻

By: ZSHSZ : June 15th, 2023-11:13

thank you

By: keks : June 15th, 2023-12:50

That is among the most spectacular watches ever made in my opinion.

By: BigFatPauli : June 15th, 2023-11:15

Wear it in the best of health.

it is up there for sure in my opinion...

By: keks : June 15th, 2023-12:51

although there are many spectacular pieces ever made... it sure does go a long way!

It is superb!

By: Epilogue : June 15th, 2023-11:29

yes i agree ;)

By: keks : June 15th, 2023-12:51

thanks!!

Superb indeed ! The Rattrapante is as cool a complication as it is useless, hence so desirable !! I love your watch, I own a Portugieser Rattrapante from 2005, but it is much more common than yours. Congrats !

By: montres1 : June 15th, 2023-12:50

thank you...

By: keks : June 15th, 2023-12:53

in a way I find the rattrapante more useful than a regular chronograph... .... a regular chronograph i rarely use, but the rattrapante I tend to use to set the hands in different ways to make it look cooler

The 3947 is arguably the best looking chronograph of the 90's, a quite weird era for watchmaking as it has been a trait d'union between everything vintage and today's production.

By: Freccero : June 15th, 2023-14:48

I am really fond of Breguet of that period, especially regarding the Chaumet era, during which they carved an aesthetic many brands still today employe.

absolutely agree, thanks!

By: keks : June 15th, 2023-15:20

90s are really the bridge between vintage and modern, a transitional period where future direction was for anyone to speculate.... was mechanical watches going to be of interest going forward, what aesthetics and functionality was going to be of most favo...

I completely agree, Breguet has been probably one the best advocate of the 90's aesthetic.

By: Freccero : June 15th, 2023-17:10

And let's not forget neither Patek Philippe nor Audemars Piguet were manufacturing split-seconds during that time.

Except

By: keks : June 15th, 2023-18:03

Except the 5004… with the same base caliber Lemania 2310 as the Breguet 3947

Marvelous watch!

By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 15th, 2023-17:51

And share your sentiment that Breguet regains its footing someday

Much appreciated !

By: keks : June 15th, 2023-18:03

Thanks!

Congratulations, this will be (if not is already) an all time classic. Used to be mine btw :)

By: Humanist : June 15th, 2023-20:51

Thank you!!!

By: keks : June 15th, 2023-21:02

Is that right? You sold this just now or you were owner earlier than that?

I’m with you in everything you said.

By: TheMadDruid : June 15th, 2023-22:55

Your rattrapante is one of the truly sublime offerings from the pre-Swatch Breguet. Daniel Roth, by the way, had much to do with the ultimate Breguet take on the Lemania chronograph movement. As well as their perpetual and calendar watches. Breguet was pr...

Thanks for your kind words!

By: keks : June 17th, 2023-12:09

Agree on every point. Still few seem to realize it!!

What a gorgeous Breguet, excellent catch

By: Watchonthewrist : June 16th, 2023-05:20

Looks great on that strap combo.

Thank you!!

By: keks : June 17th, 2023-12:09

Indeed great strap color but will have to find one that tapers a bit more toward the buckle. Then I happy… for a while at least

By: tic-toc : August 21st, 2023-08:13

in a way, im glad it is under the radar, .... so beautiful

Really nice combo! Love the „casual“ yet classic vibe!

By: p-m-k : August 26th, 2023-13:03

May I ask where you got the strap from? Got inspired and want to try a similar combo with one of my piece! Thanks and greetings from Germany!

Thank you!!

By: keks : September 11th, 2023-17:34

It is a generic strap, you should be a able to find without an issue something very similar. I am currently on the hunt for another strap as I find this one a tad thick for my tastes (to clarify I prefer very thin leather straps, this one happens to be re...