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both use the calibre fp11.50
Aug 17, 2011,11:39 AM
the calibre 511 used in the newer(old model used 510-less jewelling) 5907 is the fp11.50 which is 11.5 lignes=25.6mm and re-engineered by breguet without the automatic winding and is fitted with the winding power reserve indicator fitted as the 'slip'type mainspring which would not holt when fully wound and you would be manual winding continually the crown as the mainspring kept slipping.
the 5920 uses the same fp11.50 but with the automatic winding rotor fitted and the original bridges-breguet cal 516.
both use 'direct' seconds at 6 position and as mentioned the 5920 has a date module.
i myself own the 5907 as i wanted to own the fp11.50 in the manual wind form as this movement is a true classic icon and i prefer manual wind watches.
i agree the 5177 in both its forms with the grand feu enamel dial and breguet numerals and the 'rose engined' gold(epns-english term) are very fine automatics
i myself would go for the 5967 with the fp15.75 lignes cal 15 for a classic dress watch with its mondrian painting 3D cube dial
hope this is of help
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Classique 5907 vs 5920
By: AucklandKiwi : August 13th, 2011-18:51
Hi all, I thought I would solicit some opinions from you on the relative merits and design of the Breguet Classique 5907 vs the 5920. Both are in the Classique range, both are 34mm or so in size, and both have small seconds at 6'oclock. Only physical diff...
The primary difference.....
By: WHL : August 15th, 2011-19:54
is that the 5907 has a manual winding movement while the 5920 is self-winding and also has the date display at 3 o'clock. Of the two I prefer the 5920, though I would prefer a larger watch like the 5177 with enamel dial. Hope this helps. Bill
both use the calibre fp11.50
By: golden hands : August 17th, 2011-11:39
the calibre 511 used in the newer(old model used 510-less jewelling) 5907 is the fp11.50 which is 11.5 lignes=25.6mm and re-engineered by breguet without the automatic winding and is fitted with the winding power reserve indicator fitted as the 'slip'type...
great response
By: AucklandKiwi : August 17th, 2011-14:52
Hi Golden Hands, Thanks for your thoughts - a very helpful post. You are right, the 5967 is a spectacular looking watch, and an impeccable pedigree! So many choices......
Great answer golden hands....
By: WHL : August 17th, 2011-19:10
and like you I wouldn't say no to a 5967 either. I love the dial and the size. Bill...
i missed this off the reply
By: golden hands : August 18th, 2011-11:06
the differences calibre 510 and the 511 was that the 510 was a 28800vph and 72 hr reserve and the 511 is a 21600vph and 95hr reserve the older models ref used the breguet 530=jlc cal 818
