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Breguet Tradition 7097 First Review!
Here is my first review of a new incoming 
Let me introduce you to the Breguet Tradition 7097 Automatique Seconde Retrograde!
After trying and flirting with several models I have decided go get this masterpiece for several reasons
At the very beginning of my watch collecting passion my very first expensive watch was a Breguet Marine in steel that will always have a special place in my heart. It was a watch I was wearing
for years, daily.
I remember when I bought this watch I admired the "Tradition" model (that was just issued that year I think) as something visually unique and with a big WOW factor.
Fast forward almost 10 years (and several watch later) I rediscovered this re-visited version released at Basel last year.
The Breguet Tradition 7097 Automatique Seconde Retrograde has an upgraded size to 40mm, a new metal (rose gold) and a darker finish (the original yellow gold model was 37mm and
the movement was also very yellow)
This is also the first tradition 40mm automatique featuring a new rotor and retrograde seconds -- something used by Breguet in other models too.
Here above you might have a better sight of the grainy/frost finish in anthracite. The 40mm allows the guilloche dial to be more present and readable. The retrograde second indicator
replaces the power reserve in the manual models.
A honorable mention in my section process goes to the Breguet Chronometer 7727 10Hz
From the side the typical Breguet coined hedge...absolutely fantastic!
As we all know the first days of a new watch are not the best to post an extensive review but here was my first visual review of a watch that I love very much and looks and feel than
The 7727 is also a fantastic watch with a very innovative moment and a very classic Breguet look.
Here you can see the new gold rotor with black polished mirror finish. This rotor is directly inspired by other Breguet rotors of the past (e.g. in some automatic pocket watches).
Very coherent (more than the previous rotor in the 37mm automatic model) with a stunning finish!
Here the watch on his way to his new home and at natural light
From the side the typical Breguet coined hedge...absolutely fantastic!
As we all know the first days of a new watch are not the best to post an extensive review but here was my first visual review of a watch that I love very much and looks and feel than
everything else in my collection.
Thanks for reading/watching this short initial review!
Christian
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Breguet Tradition 7097 First Review!
Here is my first review of a new incoming Let me introduce you to the Breguet Tradition 7097 Automatique Seconde Retrograde! After trying and flirting with several models I have decided go get this masterpiece for several reasons At the very beginning of ...
Oh boy you are fast!!
Big congrats my dear Christian.! Now I like the La Tradition range too and like you, I have been thinking of it since I got my Breguet Marine in steel I have been thinking of the first version ie the 7027 in yellow gold This Retrograde Automatic looks gre...
Thank you Robin...yes I can be fast if I get some great advice like yours :) !
I think you were spot on with the other dial being a bit too busy ...and I did listen ! Very happy with my choice. Will certainly post more photos in a few days. Christian
thank you Jim! much appreciated :)
yes Breguet is something very special! always innovating while respecting the tradition
Very nice Christian!
I have a soft spot for Breguet and have never understood why the Brand is enjoying relatively little love here compared to what it is. As an example, my wife got over 5 years ago Reine de Naples and we still both believe that from beauty perspective it's ...
Thank you Kari!! you are totally right about Breguet being very under rated for now reason but..
It is a watch for the connoisseur. I admired your 7337 in another topic and that was a great one and also considered....perhaps in the future as my priority was to have this new model. Totally in love with the retrograde seconds and the innovation in this...
I agree! Perhaps
and my 7737 makes a wonderful pair with Reine de Naples. The DNA of the two watches are so similar! Best, Kari
your 7737 looks amazing..glad that you still have it :)
I think the post where I saw the photo was of sometime ago and I was worried that you no longer had it That watch is really fantastic, love the moon phase and the rotor. You should give it some wrist time
Here it is
and does not easily leave the house. I just took a picture and it seems that I have not adjusted the date for a while... Best, Kari ...
thanks Kari..very nice photo and gorgeous watch...
such a classic ! the different style of guilloche and the moon are just amazing Thanks for sharing this
Fantastic catch. Best wishes on the new addition and surely it's a stunner . Breguet makes great timepieces....
I\'ve been eyeing the Hura Mundi and the 7727 for myself in white metal but don\'t think it will be anytime soon as have loads of other priorities . Will wait for lotto ticket win )) enjoy it in best of health !
Thank you Ovi...you have a great collection I think the
7227 is a fantastic piece too. The movement is simply something that nobody has matched yet and a great innovation. Visually is amazing and was also high in my list..may be in the future Thanks again!
Hi Christian
I am the owner of a Breguet La Tradition in yellow gold (ref. 7027) and I am not a big fan of the evolution of the new Tradition models (especially the 7057 which is a nonsense for me with the power reserve display on the dial side just put on the hour pa...
Hi Alkiro I can understand your feelings...
when you own a great piece the evolution is not always seen positively by everyone. I did try the 7027 a few years ago. A stunning watch but I really like the progression and the 2mm have been combined with some meaningful changes on the case/finish colou...
Hi Christian,
The main problem with the 7057 compared to the 7027 (or the 7037 but this automatic watch never knew any evolution if I am right) is the addition of these 2mm (just a marketing way that Breguet should avoid). Why, because just the case increase, the calib...
I haven't spent a lot of time with the the 7057 but...
The 7097 has a different movement with some small but interesting differences including the retrograde model. Now talking about your model vs. the 7057 to be honest I don't see why the 40mm bothers you I think that different people like would be attracted...
I am right with you about the different colours offered after the yellow gold
The rose gold, for example, is certainly one of the most desirable (and the white gold the less one as your Breguet looks like a "toy" in this version Regarding your model, of course Breguet added new complications which are nice. But, to be really honest...
conservative is good for this "la tradition" model :)
feel free to post photos of yours ! I still think Breguet move to keep both the 37mm and 40mm is a smart one and covers a bigger spectrum of the market.
Beautiful watch!
I have a 7057 RG and love the watch. It is the most complimented watch I own. The upgrade to automatic and retrograde is amazing, enjoy it!
very nice! I tried this at the boutique and it was really very special with the
rose gold frost finish and black dial...it was a difficult choice but in the end I was more captured by the automatic retrograde..this said both are amazing watches ! thanks for posting such a nice photo!!
I am a long fan of the tradition line!
and this exemplar is very nice!! Congrats on your new addition! Does it wear as comfortable as it seems? André
Thank you André yes this version at 40mm..
wears amazingly well even for someone with a small wrist like mine. The slim bezel helps too. It is just 11.65mm thick so really perfect. A few years back I did try the 37mm and it wasn't as readable for sure. This new version has also a stunning charcoal...
I asked because
in the pictures it really seamed a well balanced and proportional case, with the right diameter and thickness. Also, the lugs and strap looks like they grab your wrist. And I have to agree with you, Breguet is a understated and under appreciated brand. Th...
Thanks André..indeed the fit is perfect..in a few days I will post
some more photos with a short review. Always nice to post something after a few days. The 7727 (10Hz) is just stunning...also flirted with the 7227 that to me is a fantastic reference, very classic and very Breguet. The Marine (which was my first) is also...
