Breguet

Obsession Breguet

I must admit that lately I am obsessing with Breguet. i have been reading both new and years old posts here, and in particular I have been looking at many images of many Breguet tourbillons (the La Tradition Fusee Tourbillon literally made me drool once) and also the 3137, whose movement I find simply stunning. Am I getting older, wiser or both? I just find Breguet dials, hands, numbers and movements more and more appealing. The cases, and particularly the lugs, are sometimes too delicate to me, but typically I am so enamored of the dials that I don't dwell on the cases! In any event, I am lucky enough to own one Breguet, and I took some time to capture a few images of my own this evening to remind myself how beautiful I find the La Tradition 7027ba.

I would certainly appreciate it if you would add to this thread images of your favorite Breguet, and perhaps a word or two as to why it is your favorite. This La Tradition is my favorite. I enjoy watching its movement from the dial side, and I enjoy what I perceive as it's harmonious balance of industrial and traditional aesthetics. Of course, its Breguet DNA is evident and obvious, as is the case with most watches from Breguet. I like, too, that i share an admiration of this watch with two PuristS I also admire.

Best,

CaliforniaJed

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Good call, Jed.

By: amanico : February 25th, 2012-23:49

I had this one... I still wonder why I sold it: I also had a superb White Gold Chrono Perpetual Calendar which came with a blue dial, which I loved a lot till the hands had the strange habit to go for holidays in the dial. At the third time it happened to...

Enamel

By: 4Js : February 26th, 2012-05:32

Nicolas, Your enamel piece was beautiful. It has the features which is shared by the current two production pieces. I don't like the date on the smaller piece but like the sweep seconds and smaller size and open back. But I like the Arabic painting style ...

Ref 1775, 35 mm platinum case, Lemania ( ? ) automatic movement.

By: amanico : February 26th, 2012-10:38

Was released under subscription, in a number of 225 pieces. Two case back came: A Solid one in platinum, and a see through one. Best, Nicolas

Thanks for the info

By: 4Js : February 26th, 2012-14:10

Looks like a tough find. But heck that is half the fun!! Joe

Almost impossible to find. But what would be the pleasure without a tough hunt? ;)

By: amanico : February 26th, 2012-14:20

Wow, Nicolas, you've let go of more watches than I will ever grab hold of!

By: CaliforniaJed : February 26th, 2012-18:23

The platinum and vintage type XXs are exquisite. I'm curious to hear more about your dissatisfaction with the movements? What in particular is lacking in appeal (if you can put your finger on it?) I marvel at so many of them... Is the 3037 a solid casebac...

Well, let's say that I don't find the movements to be at the same level

By: amanico : February 26th, 2012-23:10

Of refinement than the other parts of the watch. Not that they are bad, they could be better decorated and finished, IMO, and, of course, in general, as the movement in the Tradition looks coherent with the rest of the watch, IMO once again. Let's say tha...

That platinum Type XX with that warm dial, is pure joy Nicolas! Agree it got magic! (n/t)

By: Subexplorer : February 27th, 2012-15:41

I just have to find it a new strap, which starts to be ruined. [nt]

By: amanico : February 27th, 2012-23:04

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Hello Jed! Thank you for sharing your passion for Breguet watches...

By: Subexplorer : February 27th, 2012-15:46

... I find them so charming, and reflecting the historical significance of its past in their designs. I only own a Type XX which I really love. That´s the one I could afford. But I find the Tradition model, as one of the most beautiful watches, and the on...

Great watch, Abel.

By: CaliforniaJed : February 27th, 2012-16:21

The Type XX is very appealing to me as well, and its history is interesting. I must admit that Nicolas' photos the vintage examples makes me appreciate the modern versions as well. Yours is certainly handsome. Are you familiar with the specifications of t...

Hello Jed! Thank you so much for your kind reply!...

By: Subexplorer : February 27th, 2012-17:41

...Surely Nicolas photos of his vintage Aeronavale are mouthwatering! I love these vintage watches so much! Regarding the movement of the present version I own, I have very little info to share, except it is a Breguet caliber 582 size is 13 3/4 lignes, wi...

Jed, you forced me to look up one of my early photos here...

By: RJW : February 28th, 2012-02:56

That's a beautiful watch Jed. There's something "olde worlde" about the classical Breguet designs. They're not to everyone's taste but I enjoy them. My 5197. Regards, Richard....

OLDE WORLD

By: CaliforniaJed : February 29th, 2012-23:04

...but a very modern escapement, yes? What a handsome dial. Thanks for sharing it, Richard. Best, CaliforniaJed

Here's my Breguet 'journey', Jed ...

By: AndrewD : February 28th, 2012-14:04

When I rekindled my interest in wristwatches a few years back, Breguet seemed like an 'old' company making 'old' watches; somewhat tired but very characteristic. I liked them to a degree, but I couldn't see myself wearing one. I have the same mental block...

Now you are very wrong Andrew!

By: dr.kol : February 29th, 2012-00:21

As you might have noticed, my wife who is soon 1/4 of a century, is wearing a Reine de Naples. I think no woman is too young for such a watch, it's a real beauty! I just found a nice Patek ladies' watch with box and Certificate of Origin from 1950. That w...

"Only after death ..."

By: AndrewD : February 29th, 2012-01:09

Made me laugh, Kari. You probably realised that I was being rather tongue-in-cheek and trying to show that this feeling that Mercedes and Breguet are for older folk is just a mind set. The same as Rolex being for stuck up rich people who want to flaunt th...

I heard something clever:

By: dr.kol : February 29th, 2012-02:13

The more kids you have, the more you need a Carrera. I have three daughters and there's no way to squeeze them to the back seats of a Carrera. This means that when the whole family goes somewhere together, the car will be in our case a Cayanne. But when s...

7047, 7787

By: CaliforniaJed : March 1st, 2012-21:52

Andrew, we're in complete agreement as to these numbers, and of course as to the 7027. Thanks, by, the way, for your post and for all the pictures. If I were in charge of product development at Breguet,I think I would create two completely distinct lines....

You are really onto something here, Jed.

By: AndrewD : March 2nd, 2012-22:32

I have never felt that the modern silicon escapements fitted comfortably within the classical Breguet cases. Some of the watches, like the Pt Tradition Tourbillon, have a retro-modern feel, so I am comfortable with the newer materials. But your suggestion...

Nice... I miss mine

By: KK : March 6th, 2012-07:03

Used to have this Now it belongs to my lovely wife Rgds, KK...

Hopefully she lets you wear it occasionally? [nt]

By: AndrewD : March 8th, 2012-01:42

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