Breguet

How refined and elegant. Close to perfection, if only it didn't have this date, but, at least the date background is chromatically matching... And it would have been better with a manual winding movement, even though this automatic movement is nicely deco...  

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And yes,the date is not necessary on such a watch!

Do not upset about the title i use. What i mean is, a Breguet Classique 5177 is a good start for those who are walking in the haute horology segment. Just my view. Not manual, when the masses demands automatics. I like this 5177. Not perfect, and that is ... 

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they’re very refined

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Of course the grudge is still the ‘date window’ 🤣😂

I even like the date, as long as it doesn’t cut into the numerals or minute track. Thank you for presenting it.

Thanks for sharing!

And the finishing is very nice. Some internal angles can be seen. Not bad for entry level! ...  

What a classic watch.

A handwound Breguet which you’ve mentioned. My favourite community watch was the Paul Gerber piece. Actually I was hoping for a special reverso in steel for the community piece, or a Sarpaneva diver perhaps. Have a great sunday!

but of course even better without a date breaking up the dial. Still a nice watch either way. Darren

the others which were not planned prior to this year are the ones that have occupied my tike recently as they are not expected but quickly jumped on my radar due to oppprtunity 😁😉 Let's hope I will be able to get at least several of them sooner rather tha... 

Having it next to a numeral is a no-no for me. The date is most certainly not "63"