Breguet

The Breguet 5817 Marine is a watch that I have desired for quite a while. Its flitted about near the top of my wishlist for a few years now and I recently got the chance to pick one up on the secondary market for an excellent price. The watch, an early mo...  

You have a very nice watch, congratulations! It was very interesting to read your thoughts about a watch we don't talk that much about. Thanks a lot for sharing and I love your dad's watch too :) Cheers, Mark

The dial is a real work of art! <a href="" target="_blank"><img src="" border="0" alt=" photo "/></a> ...  

Congratz ! Love this watch and this brand. Looks really good for the summer

This watch is a bit under rated among Breguet watches, while it offers an interesting and pleasant sports / chic ratio. There are several members here who own one. And all of them seem to be very happy with it. Interesting background for those who are on ... 

... it is perhaps too idiosyncratic to have the same wide appeal as watches like the RO or Overseas but its in a particular sweet spot for my tastes.

I prefer the bracelet personally.......excellent review and bang on

I was wondering if the process is very troublesome.

It's personal, first-hand accounts, opinions and observations that make each watch so interesting. Thank you for sharing your review of your new watch. Congrats! Also I love how y our pictures have a way of setting a mood. That takes real talent. Hope to ... 

... I am quite liking the community here as a new member and hope to keep participating more in the future too.

I've tried both the bracelet and rubber strap, and it just did not feel comfortable to me. I love the look of it very much, so reading any posts of it still makes me smile.

thanks for sharing here with us. I always felt the Breguet Marine is under appreciated compared to the likes of the AP ROs, PP Nautilus and VC Overseas. The Marine is robust enough for swimming, elegant enough to dress up with and I feel it is a perfect b... 

.... I would compare most with the Aquanaut personally as I find both watches most "Native" to the rubber strap... I would choose the Marine big date over the time only Aquanaut every time. Just a matter of personal taste I guess. ... I wouldn't mind havi... 

With an aquanaut on! ...  

You really gave us all the details and the reasons for your decision to purchase. And phenomenal photographs as well.

It also gets some real ocean action and is happy in the water swimming. The rubber strap is great and as you noted it wears a lot bigger than 39mm Thanks for the great review. Bill ...  

Nice review and great pics, congrats on your 5817. Regards, ED-209

For a great watch. Your photos show perfectly the good finishing level.