Breguet - History repeated and opportunities lost …

History repeated and opportunities lost …

Apr 13, 2009,16:07 PM

Hi Tassos,

I am not sure if I am answering your question, but the new 39mm Ref. 7337 is an update on the 35mm Ref. 3337 with display back (or Ref. 3330 with solid back and unengraved movement). There was a significant price premium on the engraving (~USD10K).

The 3330/7, and I believe the new 7337, houses the Breguet Cal. 502 based on the Piguet 70P with eccentric rotor, 35 jewels, 45hr PR and 18800vph.

I wish Breguet had given us the same solid back or engraved movement option on the new 7337. You may know more about prices than me, but if they have 'jacked up' the price and reduced workmanship, then that is a big dissapointment. The dial is still classical Breguet and the guilloche work is spectacular, but I enjoy the added 'spice' of that 'worked' movement through the display back and that is sadly lost.

Andrew

Breguet 3337

Breguet 7337. Image: Michael Sandler @ TimeZone

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Ps. unfortunately with this new 7337 I am feeling a bit like the moon on this Ref. 3330 from the 1990’s. Nothing to smile about...

Image: Antiquorum This message has been edited by AndrewD on 2009-04-13 16:10:48

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My new love (and wish...)

By: Tassos : April 9th, 2009-10:30

Wish me to fulfill it soon... Tassos...

im with you on that

By: dixie : April 9th, 2009-10:57

but if its buy 1 get 1 free, ill have the other 1.......

That's a good one, dixie!!!! Do you think the economy will reach this point? [nt]

By: Tassos : April 10th, 2009-10:26

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One of the best re-styled Breguets

By: Geo : April 9th, 2009-11:06

The model was always one of my favorites, but now since it's slightly larger it so cool. Geo

I hope that you get one soon

By: MiniCooper : April 9th, 2009-20:29

the economy permits good bargaining at the moment cheers

I do not think that Breguet will ever do much discount, I am afraid...

By: Tassos : April 10th, 2009-10:29

...but I hope ADs will...

A very nice choice, Tassos!

By: dxboon : April 9th, 2009-22:46

I hope you pick one up sooner rather than later. I like the pensive face on the moon in the lunar display, the excellent guilloche, blue Breguet hands, and eccentric small seconds. Cheers, Daos

A beatiful typical, almost archegonal Breguet...

By: Tassos : April 10th, 2009-10:34

... with much of the famous pocket watches of A.L.-B.... And simpler than a perpetual or even annual watch.... That simplicity and elegance of this watch is very attractive... Tassos

Thumbs up from me too…

By: AndrewD : April 10th, 2009-19:58

Hi Tassos, I also think this is the pick of the Basel offerings. I like the size and thinness. It looks better in this coloured gold than white gold, but that is my bias with these baroque-influenced watches. The movement finish looks rather plain for the...

I am very glad Andrew, that you like this one...

By: Tassos : April 11th, 2009-03:18

... since it seems we have the same "gout" regarding the niche that Breguet should occupy inthe classic watches... I was afraid that the back will be rather plain, while this face needs a baroque back... If you have a photo of the back, I would be obliged...

I have PM'd you ... [nt]

By: AndrewD : April 11th, 2009-03:26

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Thanks dear Andrew, seems I am right then to think that elaborate backs

By: Tassos : April 11th, 2009-10:20

...with heavy engraving are reserved for the heavy priced models... Do you know which one is the previous model of 7337? (Although as I said the back of the watch, which BTW is far from ugly, will not stop me from eventually acquiring the 7337... Thanks a...

I think it's a real shame

By: zjpj : April 12th, 2009-18:12

....that they have done away with the engraved movements on their new semi-complicated models. The watch is otherwise very pretty but the old movement's decoration was vastly superior in my view.

History repeated and opportunities lost …

By: AndrewD : April 13th, 2009-16:07

Hi Tassos, I am not sure if I am answering your question, but the new 39mm Ref. 7337 is an update on the 35mm Ref. 3337 with display back (or Ref. 3330 with solid back and unengraved movement). There was a significant price premium on the engraving (~USD1...

Wow!!! The difference of the old back (3337) and the new (7337)...

By: Tassos : April 14th, 2009-10:25

... is really stunning!!! You are right maybe they should give us (baroque people, that is) the option of the more ornate back, even in a bit more high price!!! Thanks my dear friend, your post was most informative!!! Best regards Tassos

Well, Tassos, I wonder if I don't more love the previous one

By: amanico : April 13th, 2009-22:18

Without this eccentric second... I also wonder how this watch can be with some serious mm more. Does it affect the whole loook and concept of this watch , which was an example of balance and elegance? I really have to see one in the flesh before any judge...

Nico, the size of 35,5 mm would make the previous...

By: Tassos : April 14th, 2009-10:33

... model to almost disapear on my wrist... And my wife is always looking out for my small diameter watches and that ... is dangerous... Now if that was (and with the back it has) 38 or 39 mm I could forget the seconds dial (a feature that I do not dislik...

Well, if you tried it, so, your wrist has the answer.

By: amanico : April 14th, 2009-11:32

But what I remember with this 35,5mm watch is a very important aperture of the dial ,which makes it look bigger than it is. As a very discrete and elegant watch, this " Chinoise " may be a it small, it is not a problem, at least to me. But once again if y...

No, I have not tried on the metal, but I see how the 5327 sits...

By: Tassos : April 15th, 2009-10:47

... on my wrist and I imagined that the 35,5mm would be rather small, although I, of course, do not deny its beauty... Thanks Niko... I will reserve my opinion then when I see live the 7337 My best Tassos