The Definitive Tradition Tourbillon in pics

After the schock of meeting the Marine Alarm, my contact at Breguet showed me the definitive version of the Tradition Tourbillon.

Here, the Breguet spirit is totally respected!

Compared to the prototype, the plexy was changed for a sapphire, and allows much less distorsion when you look at the dial:

On this following pic, you will see the " fusée à chaine " system:

It really makes you think of a pocet watch on the wrist, due to its generous dimensions, and to its very Vintage look.

Same feeling on the case back:

To be honest, I much prefer the normal " La Tradition ", for its size and thinness, while the thickness is disturbing me a bit on the Tourbillon.

But I'm still wondering what would be my thoughts if the Tradition without Tourbillon didn't exist.

Would it change my position on this Tourbillon?

And you, what do you think?

Best,

Nicolas

I think

By: 4800s : July 17th, 2009-23:21

that .........I wish less size on tourbillon not the dial and fusée. Three diameters with the same measure don´t like me. Beautiful pics. Thanks Amanico

Thanks, 4800s, for your input. Seems we're on the same boat! :)

By: amanico : July 18th, 2009-06:36

Brilliants Pics....

By: Quarks : July 18th, 2009-06:16

As mentioned in the past, I personally would rather have this as a pocket watch as how it should be imo. The size of it dictates it so. If it is made as a wristwatch it should be wearable as one. I remembered trying both the La Tradition and the Prototype...

Yep, Aaaron

By: amanico : July 18th, 2009-06:38

I triend them bith yesterday, and I, once again, had the same feeling. The Tradition is a winner! Best, Nicolas

Much better ...

By: bimbeano : July 18th, 2009-06:32

with the sapphire, the plexi on the proto feeled a bit odd. Compared to the normal tradition, this one offcourse feels to thick. Lovely Breguet anyway but just "a bit" out of my budget . The Bim...

Well, Filip, The Breguet team is very friendly

By: amanico : July 18th, 2009-06:35

And if the Tradition Tourbillon is a bit above your budget, they made, just for you, the simple " La Tradition "! Best, my friend. Nicolas

Thanks God...

By: Tassos : July 18th, 2009-08:50

...that's more like it... I am trying to get my spirits up, after seeing the awful marine... Tassos

But it seems i found better and nicer.... Wait a bit more... Best, Nicolas

maybe....

By: MiniCooper : July 21st, 2009-07:26

the price???? lol Cheers

Eeeeh, NO!

By: amanico : July 21st, 2009-07:28

I don't think there is some differences in price between this one and the one I will post very soon! Best, Nicolas

Thanks for sharing Nicolas...

By: Rob : July 21st, 2009-16:14

Lovely pics. Funny matter is that for me at least, the thickness works. How so? Upon closer inspection in the metal, this piece strikes me as trying its best to replicate the pocket watch aesthetics directly transplanting that feeling to a a wrist watch. ...

Nicely written, Rob

By: amanico : July 27th, 2009-13:23

I see what you mean...A pocket watch on the wrist...That is exactly the idea! Well, to be honest, this watch let me a bit perplex, as I said. Much better with the sapphire than with the Plexy, but still very thick, while the Technology of the fusée à chai...

Thanks Nicolas!!!

By: Rob : July 27th, 2009-19:48

I can't wait to one day somehow compare the RL PLM with this one. Both current wonders sporting chain and fusee which to me is a wonderful execution of horological marvel hence my interest in both. I think the Breguet is more romantic despite it being mor...

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