Your words and photographs do not disappoint Henrik - Wonderful report my friend ! I think the hardest challenge for a manufacturer with such heritage is to combined the references of the

Sep 01, 2019,09:44 AM
 

past with a new, contemporary design and Breguet has absolutely done this with the Tradition line. No wonder Philippe Dufour stated that this was the watch he would have liked to have made. Best wishes Will.








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Close encounter with two Breguet Tradition timepieces

 
 By: shortys home : September 1st, 2019-02:48
In 2005 Breguet has launched its Tradition series, a family of watches inspired by the rich history created by A.-L. Breguet more than two centuries ago. It was a great pleasure to welcome two essential Tradition timepieces for a photo session a few days ...  
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Fantastic report ... and superb pictures.

 
 By: jlux : September 1st, 2019-05:14
I am a great fan of the Breguet La Tradition watches. In fact, I owned the 7057 in white gold a few years ago. The only reason why I let it go was the size : at 40 mm (the real size even being closer to 40.5 mm) with the typical Breguet long and straight ... 
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Great writeup!

 
 By: jleno : September 1st, 2019-05:57
The Traditions are beautiful and intriguing watches, very fitting for the brand as well.
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Love the retrograde seconds.

 
 By: BigFatPauli : September 1st, 2019-07:15
The best of both worlds would be an offering with that seconds complication and manual wind. Wonderful photography.
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Thank you for this review on what I consider a very historic and important line from Breguet.

 
 By: BMR : September 1st, 2019-08:43
Here’s my 38mm 7037 from 2008. My first love. ...  
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Thank you very much, Will.

 
 By: BMR : September 1st, 2019-10:47
You are correct.
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Yes,that's the perfect size for this watch!

 
 By: jlux : September 1st, 2019-09:56
And what a cool shot!
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Thank you, Jlux!

 
 By: BMR : September 1st, 2019-10:49
It’s certainly the size that fits my preferences the best. Have a great weekend.
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Watches that are both modern and contemporary...

 
 By: jporos : September 1st, 2019-08:49
at the same time. Very difficult to achieve. Thank you for the report, Henrik.
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Your words and photographs do not disappoint Henrik - Wonderful report my friend ! I think the hardest challenge for a manufacturer with such heritage is to combined the references of the

 
 By: templetowers : September 1st, 2019-09:44
past with a new, contemporary design and Breguet has absolutely done this with the Tradition line. No wonder Philippe Dufour stated that this was the watch he would have liked to have made. Best wishes Will. ...  
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Bravo Henrik

 
 By: Tyo : September 1st, 2019-10:53
actually I’m a big fan of the Breguet Tradition. My wish being the 7027 in white gold and Greg dial, pretty hard to find. ...  
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Great write-up and photos. Thanks for posting!

 
 By: dms : September 2nd, 2019-02:59
My preference is the manual 7027 in 37mm. It is actually the same movement as the larger 40mm (which only has a larger case and dial, with the power reserve overlapping the dial...). ...  
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