Alkiro1
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In the context of this watch, I prefer the enamel version compared to the guilloché one
Dec 18, 2017,23:06 PM
For me, the enamel dial combined with this specific tourbillon (I mean its style) offer a firmly modern timepiece. Maybe it’s not specifically what Breguet collectors look for but here, this combo gives a very nice style especially as this timepiece has a thin case.
In addition, a very subtle detail which gives more dynamism is the slight off centred Breguet hour numerals for me. I like this little detail a lot because the dial layout is more original and unusual.
Best wishes
Alkiro
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Hmm
By: alphabeta81 : December 18th, 2017-18:39
Patek 5270 had a chin and this does too from 4 o clock to 6 o clock. Dial was designed to fit the movement but doesn't really look good to me.
Not the same at all
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : December 18th, 2017-18:59
Off-center dials were odd to me as well until I started looking at early Breguet designs (by A.L.Breguet himself) and you start to see that off-center minute/hour dials are very much a part of the original Breguet aesthetic. The intersecting circle of the...
Totally fair retort to my comment
By: alphabeta81 : December 18th, 2017-19:52
I see your point. You make a good one especially on my patek chin vs breguet chin comment. I do think the guilloche dial with power reserve works better even though I generally love enamel dials more.
Hmm, a very interesting piece.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 18th, 2017-23:42
It combines some very diverse elements. There is a lot going on here, so I will have to reserve my judgement for when it is on my wrist. Although, enamel dial...