how lovely [nt]

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Breguet Chronograph, Reference 5247.

 
 By: amanico : July 25th, 2018-10:20
The Breguet Chronograph Ref 5247 is a reference we rarely mention when we discuss chronographs with manual winding movements. This one is manual winding, which is not that common, and it has two other advantages: - A 39 mm case, which is a very good size,...  

What's not to like?

 
 By: M4 : July 25th, 2018-11:08
A gem. M4

Always had a soft spot for it. Very special indeed!

 
 By: agyzace : July 25th, 2018-11:35
All the best my friend, Alex

Yes, my friend :) [nt]

 
 By: agyzace : July 25th, 2018-14:56

how lovely [nt]

 
 By: Passionata_george : July 25th, 2018-11:37

Indeed! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 25th, 2018-11:56

That Dial!

 
 By: Uncle Chico : July 25th, 2018-13:58
I can hardly take my eyes off it. I am sure it would be impossible if it were on the wrist. I suspect the lugs may explain why it wears larger. I notice the 5207 seems larger than the Type XX although both are 39mm in diameter. The lugs on the Type XX cur... 

Great dial

 
 By: Deardorff8x10 : July 25th, 2018-14:15
I love the nearly 19th C esthetic

A true beauty indeed!

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : July 25th, 2018-14:16
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Superb shot! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 25th, 2018-15:42

Just gorgeous piece!

 
 By: BMR : July 25th, 2018-16:39
I wonder what it would take for Breguet to get the respect they deserve?

Absolutely.

 
 By: BMR : July 26th, 2018-05:55
So much history, tradition, and excellent craftsmanship!

Very nice Breguet

 
 By: Gelato Monster : July 25th, 2018-19:22
Thanks for sharing. Red and Gold is perfect depiction of romance

Those Seconds Markers Are Whimsical

 
 By: Uncle Chico : July 26th, 2018-00:51
The graphic at each five minute mark brings a smile.

Well said! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 26th, 2018-08:31

Not so sure... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 26th, 2018-08:32

Corrected! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 27th, 2018-00:40

One of those sleeper watches, that one appreciate up close

 
 By: Hororgasm : July 26th, 2018-12:37
Lotsa old world charm, fantastic value and legacy movement. Here's mine, photo recycled from my past post because the watch is in the safety deposit box at the bank. Best, Horo ...