Breguet 7027 Blued Pare-Chute: New Collection Addition

jlc.thomsen · 2023-03-23T20:51:01Z

Explore the Breguet 7027 blued pare-chute with jlc.thomsen's personal review and collector insights. Discover its unique blend of Swiss heritage and Parisian allure.

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JLC.thomsen's latest acquisition, the Breguet 7027 with its distinctive blued pare-chute, offers a fascinating exploration into the brand's unique blend of Swiss precision and Parisian soul. His initial reluctance towards Breguet's classicism gives way to an appreciation for its horological genius, prompting a deeper dive into the watch's historical significance and aesthetic appeal. This article delves into jlc.thomsen's personal journey with this timepiece, enriched by community insights.

There is nothing like the Anglican Capital spelled in French. It adds a lot of mystique to it,and almost smells like Paris. Céline’s unedited and obscure description of London’s vulgarity and brutality does help with the smell of early urbanism.
( PS I fell asleep just reading the preface, but it still fascinates me-very obscure. Some people claim he revolutionised the French contemporary language and slang to where it is today- TRUE!! )
Just as the Breguet is 100% Swiss family and heritage, but they must have fallen in love with Paris early in their history and will somehow always be Parisian.
Paris-Londres-Vallée du Joux. Not the worse combi.

PS I wish you all a fantastic Watches and Wonder next week. I just can’t go🥲

Key Points from the Discussion

The author initially harbored reservations about Breguet's classicism but found himself unexpectedly drawn to the 7027, which he now perceives as a profound expression of horological craft and invention.
The Breguet pare-chute shock protection system, a prototype from 1798, was famously demonstrated by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1802 by dropping a watch in a Parisian club to prove its efficiency. This innovation, along with the over-coil hairspring, remains foundational in modern watchmaking.
A fellow collector, 'Epilogue,' shared a similar experience of being completely captivated by the Breguet 7027, reinforcing the watch's compelling appeal among enthusiasts.
The Breguet 7027 is recognized as a piece of 'sublime traditional horology' that exceptionally suits the author, highlighting its aesthetic and historical significance.
The open-worked dial of the 7027, showcasing the blued pare-chute, is so captivating that it can distract from other activities, such as reading.

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jlc.thomsen

Mar 23, 2023

Yes unexpected catch this one.I was always a little reluctant when it came to Breguet and their classicism. Not sure why; just couldn’t swallow. Nothing personal. This watch found me. Now I get it. Bre-guet it, so to speak. Pun rather daddy joke’ish, but I couldn’t resist. Smoke, mirrors and time with true honest craft and invention.

jlc.thomsen

Mar 23, 2023

What are you wearing right now?

mdg

Mar 23, 2023

...modernized, sure. But with the unmistakeable DNA of the master. The fact that it shows the time is a bonus...

doubleup

Mar 23, 2023

Great day for you congrats !

jlc.thomsen

Mar 23, 2023

Pare-chute prototype is from 1798. And he dropped a watch in a Parisian club in 1802 I think, as a bold proof for it’s efficiency and chock protection abilities on the fragile balance wheel. It’s right there! In blue. And the over-coil hair spring,which everyone still uses.

jlc.thomsen

Mar 23, 2023

Oh that strap again! Nice with the high profile nubuk.

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