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Finishings: Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra Thin.
I posted this picture, recently, in my visit to the Manufacture:
Here are some other pictures sent by my contact, showing the details of the finishings:
Beveling:
That one, I did it... Well, it was not a convincing outcome....
Now, the engraving:
And the guillochage.
All by hand.
Best,
Nicolas
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Finishings: Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra Thin.
I posted this picture, recently, in my visit to the Manufacture: Here are some other pictures sent by my contact, showing the details of the finishings: Beveling: That one, I did it... Well, it was not a convincing outcome.... Now, the engraving: And the ...
Highly rated reference
This, in my opinion is one of the strongest offerings from Breguet in a long time. It manages to capture some of the famous Marie-Antoinette magic.
impressed
Not the thinnest, but there is more than hold a record, make a real peace of art. Beauty is a quality, evermore. Nicolas, your visit at Breguet is for watchprosite an enrichment.
That's the problem with a skeleton dial! I prefer something else instead.
However, trying it on, I must say that the thinness of this piece is a major part of its character. From a different time trying on the enamel dial: ...
Also, it seems they used a sapphire rather than a ruby at the center of the tourbillon!
A cosmetic difference, as they are both the same mineral, but an interesting choice nonetheless!
A beautiful watch which deserves our attention
The pictures your contact provided are beautiful. It’s hard to imagine a rose engine creating that pattern on such a tiny little bridge. The attention to detail is evident.