SJX
[Purist]
8540
I like the basic Marine model
Especially the wave guilloche on the dial and rotor. It's nothing extraordinary but I like the look. As the Marine gets more complicated I like it less and less, I find the chronograph and chronograph-tourbillon both too large, although the design is handsome. The size makes the watch lose the subtle elegance that is a signature Breguet quality. The alarm is too large and ugly at that, an unforgivable combination. But these are my personal opinions on the aesthetics, quality-wise they are just as good as the classical Breguets.
- SJX
A look at Breguet novelties 2009, Part I
This is part one of a series of posts looking at the 2009 Breguet novelties, beginning with the Classique 5967 and the Classique 7337. Before that, several trends evidenced in Breguet collection of recent years have been affirmed by this year’s novelties....
Really an ecsellent post...
... that leaves nothing obscure (except maybe the seconds subdial of 7337, ha,ha...) Congrats SJX Tassos
I think the guilloche on both these models is beautiful...
...but I don't care for the reedy, thin lugs. The movement, like the guilloche, is similarly elegant. I love the sweeping bridges of the 5967. I find the design choices on both these watches, alternately ornate -- particularly the engine turning on the di...
Movement thought
I really like the use of the Piguet in th 5967, much better to use a somewhat common mvmt that is the right size then a 30mm exclusive mvmt in a 41mm case. On the other hand the use of the Piguet 71 surprises me. Breguet has exclusive ownership of the Lem...
Q*bert Damier doesn't quite have the same ring
Thanks for pointing it out though. - SJX
Great write up SJX. I was fortunate enough to see the 09 releases in person
which included these 3 pieces as well as the double tourbillon, Heritage tourbillon, the new Traditions and repeater. I must say, save the Traditions, it seems that Breguet is moving towards the "big watch" fad/trend as well which unfortunately, does not ...
Thanks.....
for an interesting report..... Why don't you like the new marine alarm? Cheers
It's ugly
That is purely personal opinion - I find it possessing extremely displeasing aesthetics. The sharp angles on the bezel, combined with the guilloche dial, luminous-filled Breguet hands and all the protrusions from the case do not go well together at all. -...
Marine context
Hi SJX, Thanks for your post - very interesting and useful analysis. Also got me thinking. When you next write about the new Marine alarm (which I can see why you may not like, in the pink gold version), could you please discuss it in context of the Marin...
I like the basic Marine model
Especially the wave guilloche on the dial and rotor. It's nothing extraordinary but I like the look. As the Marine gets more complicated I like it less and less, I find the chronograph and chronograph-tourbillon both too large, although the design is hand...
thanks
Thanks SJX for your answer, I'm happy you like the basic Marine model, and I can see why you wouldn't like the Marine Alarm (I do'nt like it either, actually). The chronograph is debatable to some, but I happen to like it. True, its size is a bit on the h...
A wonderful well-thought out post...
Escher tessellation also came to my mind when I saw the modern gullioche pattern on the dials of these Breguet timepieces. I have seen the 7337 in person and I am less than delighted to report that I find it much too big in person. Although big watches ar...
Nice close ups
That post is why I love puristpro. That and all the amazing articles that you post, thanks for the article and the pics. The close ups were amazing! SamEE