Breguet

It’s been a while since I posted images of the 7027BA/11/9V6 La Tradition and this series was taken in the garden under the soft evening light. The view into the Cal. 507DR movement is still mesmerising. Andrew...  

Breguet got everything right with this one, thanks for the pics! -MW

...from Breguet. Your pictures highlight what I love about the piece -- its 3D quality, the way the dial seems to be suspended within the case, the frosted movement finishing and the colorful nature of the watch in yellow gold (probably my favorite varian... 

But which do you prefer between the two: the AP or the Breguet? respo

In the alternate universe where I could actually afford to put together this "set," I'd be faced with a couple choices: 1) Should the set be a WG Tradition in order to better match with the coloring of the platinum AP? I love both the WG and YG Tradition,...  

Hi Daos, Well, perhaps not skeletons; how about "open face"? Here are a few random responses to the points you make: I approve of your choice of the YG Tradition. Generally I prefer the warmth of rose gold, but Breguet have come up with a unique alloy for...  

I have to say, I actually prefer this style of watch presented in the Millinery case. Just a few more reasons for me to swoon over AP. Cheers, respo

Here then is the coup de grace, Respo, to put you out of your misery. The AP Tradition of Excellence Cabinet Piece No. 5 in 47mm Millenary case...  

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I find the PanoInverse hits me in the same spot emotionally as the La Tradition and the Jules Audemars AP Escapement. The Pano doesn't have quite the same open feeling as do the other two, but that sensation of being reversed and exposed is there. The AP ... 

We are more and more to appreciate this PanoInverse? I absolutely concur. The PanoInverse can co exist with a Breguet La Tradition, as they share the same philosophy, but the Lange is maybe a more modern looking watch. I love both of them, and funnily, I ... 

I have always thought so, and continue to believe it is an underappreciated member of the GO family. There's something very compelling about the exposed double swan-necks and the gorgeously engraved butterfly balance bridge. The watch is also very colorfu... 

If you add this amazing blend of Tradition and Modernity, I think that G.O has a winner with this watch... I love a lot the idea which consists in enhancing the double swan neck on the dial, too, and the original design of the watch. Will try to find one ... 

I could look at them all day long....

...you really complicated things with the addition of that Tradition Tourbillon with fusee-chain transmission into the mix. (By the way, are ALS and Breguet the only two manufafturers that make this kind of fusee-chain transmission?) And then Andrew furth... 

Here's some pictures of the watch from a post of Don's from Baselword '09 I believe: click here . Cheers, Daos

Well, the Cabestan is not appealing to me in teh way that the ALS and Breguet are, so at least that one does not complicate matters any more than they already are. LOL. respo

.. in comparison to say, the PLM fusee mechanism, do you think its because the circumfance of the wheel they are wraping around is larger on this watch so they can or just easier to do? I think the PLM chain alone is a marvel in itself. This watch is on m... 

...so maybe one of our watchmaking brethren can chime in, but several factors affect chain thickness -- like the width of the fusee and chain composition (strength of the material). The RL PLM is a beauty indeed. I'd be pretty well pleased with this Bregu... 

Your pics nicely show which is a very strong point, on the Tradition, these multi levels on the dial, which look like a sculpture. A fascinating outcome, indeed, which makes me think that this Tradition is my favourite Breguet. Thanks for this post, Andre... 

although i do prefer it in WG but a stunning watch none the less

i had originally thought of acquiring this but the yellow gold didn't go with me somehow and i was only interested in it in that metal... enjoy that beauty. cheers raph

... wearing my version today and need to make an effort to occasionally look on the road while driving! Your pictures are spectacular and bring out the complexity of the movement so well. Best Andreas...  

Thanks for reminding us of the WG La Tradition, Andreas. Great photo. I fully understand the risks of driving with this watch. To make matters worse, my favourite time of day with the La Tradition is around sunset because that is when the watch takes on a... 

Hi AndrewD, Nice pics of your La Tradition. It's my favorite Breguet as well and a watch that I wear quite often. I've seen and handled all the variations including the newer ones, however I still prefer the YG manual wind 7027: Happy Holidays, ED-209...  

Great photos of a real classic.

Thks for sharing

I love the Tradition, but find the dial quite small. Really like those close ups. GEO

... because I get lost in the movement and forget to check the time anyway. LOL And in actuality you learn to rely on the position of the hands to tell the time. I don't find the size as much of an issue as I expected. Of course the Tradition Tourbillon h...