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Chicolini's post showcases a Breguet timepiece that, despite its intricate dial, offers remarkable legibility and aesthetic appeal. This piece highlights Breguet's enduring mastery of guilloché and complex displays, inviting collectors to appreciate the brand's unique blend of tradition and horological artistry. Chicolini's personal perspective on value retention versus passion-driven collecting also sparks an important discussion for enthusiasts.
The Breguet Tradition 7597 Quantième Rétrograde is a contemporary interpretation within the Tradition collection, which draws inspiration from Abraham-Louis Breguet’s 'souscription' and 'tact' watches. This model showcases the movement's architecture on the dial side, a hallmark of the Tradition series, emphasizing the mechanical artistry.
This reference features a 40mm case, typically crafted from white gold or rose gold, housing the self-winding Caliber 505Q. This movement incorporates a retrograde date display positioned between 9 and 3 o'clock, a silicon balance spring, and an inverted in-line lever escapement. The power reserve is approximately 50 hours, and the watch is water-resistant to 30 meters. The dial for the hours and minutes is offset at 12 o'clock, often in silvered gold with a hand-guilloché 'Clous de Paris' pattern.
The 7597 is significant for collectors who appreciate Breguet's historical innovations presented with a modern aesthetic. Its open-worked design allows for direct observation of the movement's intricate mechanics, including the balance wheel and escapement, making it a focal point of horological discussion and appreciation.
It's my first time seeing this on someone's wrist. Gorgeous!
Thanks for the wristshot, cheers, Filip
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with some of the Guilloche and I love the monochromatic nature. So Breguet.
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