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Thanks for posting these beauties!
Of the three, I'm partial to the 7225, mostly because of the mechanics, which I feel are housed better here than in the previous Classique 7727. I'm not so sure about the new cases, but what really makes me smile are engraved plates and bridges on the 7225 and 7235, which revive the practices of the early modern Breguet under Daniel Roth. Bravo!
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Classique Phase de lune 7235 ref. 7235BH/0H/9V6 Among the 250th Anniversary releases that succeeded to the Souscription , this one caught my eye because of its beautiful dial . The Breguet gold case , measuring 39 x 9.9 mm, fits nicely on the wrist. This ...
If I could
I would buy these 3 Without hesitation But u need to win the lottery first
Aha!
I would gladly settle for the Souscription, which for me is the most fabulous of the three! Cheers, Emmanuel
I love all three of them.
For me, it’s ex aequo: 1. The Souscription and the 7225 2. The PC 7235 I ordered the 7225 a few weeks ago, as it felt best on my wrist, and I’m truly impressed by its technical achievements — even though it is priced at roughly double its predecessor. Bes...
Huge congratulations, Thomas!
The 7225 is a wonderful timepiece. For whatever reason I happen to prefer the Souscription, but I definitely understand why many could prefer the 7225 or even the 7235. You are going to welcome a major watch in your collection ! Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for posting these beauties!
Of the three, I'm partial to the 7225, mostly because of the mechanics, which I feel are housed better here than in the previous Classique 7727. I'm not so sure about the new cases, but what really makes me smile are engraved plates and bridges on the 722...
The 7225 and 7235 are wonderful timepieces.
For whatever reason I happen to prefer the Souscription but it’s just me. I understand the appeal of the engraved bridges and plates and the guilloche dials are truly stunning. Best, Emmanuel
Same for me, with a preference for the Souscription
which is so special and which has the most appealing movement design (for me, of course). Best, Emmanuel
Easily, the Souscription....
Like you pointed out, the other two watches are, in my opinion, too convoluted for their own good, and the inscription on the mainspring cylinder for the Souscription rather ironically emphasizes why I much prefer the execution on it as opposed to the oth...
I couldn’t agree more with you, Filip!
You point out the exact reason why I find the Souscription so appealing. Best, Emmanuel
Even I remembered that it was wearing a bit too large,
but ended up finding it was very ok on my wrist during this second try on opportunity. The asking price is high and this watch is too close to my L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25, but otherwise I’d be very tempted. Best, Emmanuel
As always, very informative post
How do you feel about the horns vs the traditional straight welded? For some reason, based on pictures only, I might prefer the straight ones on the 7225, 7235. On the other hand, those on the 2025 I think work as they are. I might need time and hands on ...
I personally like the new lugs more than
the traditional straight ones, which don’t wear very well on my wrist. If you have the opportunity to try these watches on, I think you should seize it. It’s the only way to really know how these watches might work (or not) for you. Best, Emmanuel
Great post.
Love all of them, probably would choose the 7225, it might be a bit big though.
Thank you, Derreck!
Yes, the 7225 is a bit large, but it’s wearable even for my 16 cm wrist and it’s a stunning watch (even if I personally prefer the 2025). Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for the awesome post.
I’ve always been a huge fan of Breguet, but found their straight lugs unappealing. Looks like Breguet has since worked ok rectifying that, with these sloping and contoured lugs. 7225 is the winner for me
The new lugs definitely improve wearability a lot.
And 7225 is a truly stunning watch, even if it’s a bit large for my smallish wrist and even if I find the Souscription even more appealing. Best, Emmanuel
All just a hair too big/thick...
...and the engraving on the back is not to my liking...
The dimensions aren’t completely ideal, I agree.
But, like you apparently, I am more upset by the engraving on the back of 7225 and 7235, which I find a bit gimmicky or anecdotal. The engraving on the barrel of the Souscription makes sense, though, and I accept it. Best, Emmanuel
Yes, I would probably prefer if it wasn’t there,
but it wouldn’t prevent from acquiring the watch.
A wonderful looker indeed.
Really if I didn’t own the LUC Quattro Spirit 25 and if the asking price wasn’t as high, I’d be tempted. Best, Emmanuel
Great post!
These all are beautiful and I really like the new case design. I think the classic flat lugs protrude a bit much and are not as refined looked. Based on pictures, the moon phase really jumps out for me.
I agree with you concerning the new case
and lugs. The 7235 is wonderful but the front is better than the back for me. I prefer manual winding calibers and I’m not fond of the micro rotor with a large B, nor of the engravings on the plates and bridges. The movement of the Souscription is much mo...
Such exquisite beauty!
Just love everything about these pieces, and for me the 7225! Heaven's creation!
It’s a wonderful timepiece, no doubt about that!
I wish you a happy New Year’s Eve ! Best, Emmanuel
Thank you so much for your kind words!
And I wish you again a very happy new year! Best, Emmanuel
Upside-down moon???
OK, so I just noticed this on the official Breguet web site: as in the photos above, the face on the 7235 moonphase display appears upside-down . This was not the case in those iterations of the 3337 and 3137 that included the face. (Not all did.) What gi...
The moon definitely seems to be "upside down".
I think this choice might be based on a search of coherence with the Roman numerals, which are also following the round shaped of the case without being flipped: IV, V, VI, VII, VII are "bottom up". Best, Emmanuel ...
Love the 7225 but....
I kinda feel like the caseback should have been more carefully and intricately decorated.
Like you I’m not completely convinced
by the movement design and the engraving of the plates. Thanks for looking. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for this nice article Emmanuel!
The more I see it, the more I like the Souscription watch. I really hope Breguet will issue a two hand model. I love the historical aspect of both the front and the back. If they don't, this one will be on my wish list! I still need to get used to the new...
If I didn't own the L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25,
I would be tempted by the Souscription. But these two watches are too similar: white enamel dial, single-hand time display. Of course, there are also many differences, but they aren't enough for me, especially considering the price. Furthermore, for every...
I really don't think so.
The whole idea is based entirely on a single hand, and a two-hand model would completely change the identity of the watch, in my opinion. But why not, after all? I just think I wouldn't feel attracted anymore... That's the paradox, for me: the single hand...