SJX
[Purist]
8540
La Tradition crystal
The crystal is what makes the La Tradition tourbillon thick, although the
case is big on its own. That being said, a conventional crystal instead of the
domed one would make the watch slimmer, but it would also destroy a lot of its
aesthetic charm. In short, the La Tradition tourbillon looks great but is too
big (for most) to wear, but slimming it down would spoil its looks.
case is big on its own. That being said, a conventional crystal instead of the
domed one would make the watch slimmer, but it would also destroy a lot of its
aesthetic charm. In short, the La Tradition tourbillon looks great but is too
big (for most) to wear, but slimming it down would spoil its looks.
- SJX
Baselworld 2007 - Breguet
Baselworld 2007 - Breguet Photos and text by Su JiaXian (SJX) © April 2007 by Su JiaXian and PuristSPro.com m Click to view image 2007 Basel and Geneva fair reports sponsored by Master Watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin. Breguet showcased two significant compl...
Wow....very nice bangle watch for the ladies. Beautiful work....
Absolutely classy Thanks for the reports. Anything that caught your eye ? Regards
Definitely the two tourbillons
The La Tradition tourbillon is a masterpiece and very aggressively priced. I can only think of two drawbacks for the watch - first, I can't afford it; second, it is too big to fit under a cuff. On the other hand, the Messidor tourbillon is a size convenie...
From memory
It is about CHF240,000. I'll check with Breguet and get the official retail price next week. - SJX
Various thoughts on this year's Breguet models
Just some random thoughts. I really wish that Breguet would take a break from tourbillons for a few years and give us other complications. Yes, the two released this year are AMAZING and yes, the tourbillon is intimately associated with A. L. Breguet - st...
Type XX
Sorry, I was unclear. I didn't mean de-emphasize the XXI - I mean de-emphasize the entire type XX collection. From what I have read, during the Investcorp years the Type XX made up the bulk of the watches produced. After the Swatch Group bought it, Hayek ...
A smart move by Breguet
The Type XX can't compete with Panerai or IWC in the military watch segment, and it does not fit in with the rest of the Breguet collection that is steadily being pushed even further up-market. I wouldn't be surprised if the Type XX is quietly relegated t...
I'm not convinced
Still don't see why Breguet should neglect this niche. A lot of the high-end watch brands have sporty models - Royal Oak, Overseas, Nautilus etc - no reason why Breguet shouldn't continue to develop this - not to mention the fact that the Type XX has a so...
But those are luxury sports watches
The Type XX is first and foremost a military-inspired watch. The military watch and luxury sports watch are two different categories. The luxury sports watch (Royal Oak, Nautilus etc) is pitched at a higher price point, and Breguet already covers that wit...
I guess you are right
However, the styling of the Marine just does not *feel* like a sports watch - feels too "classical" for me. The Type XX - regardless of what niche we put it in, looks the "sport" part much better. I guess what I am saying is that Breguet needs to take the...