SJX[Purist]
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The Chronoswiss is no doubt classic
Jul 11, 2007,08:37 AM
But that's precisely why I prefer the Breguet. The
Chronoswiss is too conventional in its dial layout, moonphase at 6, day and
month windows below 12 o'clock - that's the layout of triple calendar wrist
watches since time immemorial. On the other hand, the Breguet is unorthodox yet
symmetrical, I love the off-centre dial and two windows at 10 and 1
o'clock.
- SJX
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if you could have only one breguet...
By: ands : July 10th, 2007-06:45
which would it be? i am a dress watch collector mostly. i have a few jlc reversos and gp vintage 1945s. the art deco thing sort of caught my fancy but the novelty is starting to wear off. however, i believe breguet watches to be the most beautiful of all ...
Easy. Either the ref. 3130 or 3330
By: SJX : July 10th, 2007-08:05
Neither is especially complicated, but they are essentially wristwatch versions of what are quintessential Breguet pocketwatches. Both are discreet yet are obviously Breguet, while the moonphase adds a romantic touch. I especially like the ref. 3330. That...
chronoswiss lunar triple date > breguet moonphase
By: ands : July 10th, 2007-10:08
hmm... i love moonphases but i actually think chronoswiss made a better designed moonphase than breguet while ironically copying the breguet look. it may not be finished as well but the design is better IMHO. if you change a few things from the lunar trip...
The Chronoswiss is no doubt classic
By: SJX : July 11th, 2007-08:37
But that's precisely why I prefer the Breguet. The Chronoswiss is too conventional in its dial layout, moonphase at 6, day and month windows below 12 o'clock - that's the layout of triple calendar wrist watches since time immemorial. On the other hand, th...
My choice
By: oldmoney : July 16th, 2007-16:18
I really would like to have a minute repeater like the 5447 or the 3637 but, they were not within my budget. After a long deliberation, I settled on the HORA MUNDI. I like the clean lines and the world time complication. Then, I had to find a close match ...
The 5177
By: carl : July 16th, 2007-20:15
A beautiful dress watch. Now if they had only seen fit to issue a variant sans the date......
The unfortunate date window
By: SJX : July 16th, 2007-21:13
According to the folks at Breguet, majority (in other words everyone except crazy people who read internet watch forums) want a date on their watch, and that is the market Breguet makes its money on. - SJX
It exists >>>
By: amanico : July 30th, 2007-05:08
1775, LE of 225 pieces for the 225th Breguet birthday. Platinum case with enamel dial. I had one, and I regret it!...
That is rather nice!
By: carl : July 31st, 2007-10:47
Do you have a shot showing the case sides? And did you regret parting with it?