Breguet Classique 5175 WG Ginza Edition

amanico · 2023-12-13T09:11:25Z

Explore the rare Breguet Classique 5175 WG Ginza Edition, a no-date blue enamel dial masterpiece. Collectors debate Breguet's strategy and wish for more purist limited editions.

amanico

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Amanico's original post spotlights the exquisite Breguet Classique 5175 WG Ginza Edition, a rare timepiece that has ignited a passionate discussion among collectors. His detailed photographs and initial observations serve as a crucial starting point for understanding why this particular reference, with its dark blue enamel dial and no-date configuration, resonates so deeply within the enthusiast community. This article explores the collective desire for Breguet to produce more purist, limited-edition pieces that align with collector preferences.

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Limited to only 10 pieces, if my memory serves me well.

Credit photos: Phillips.

A sublime dark blue enamel dial. WITHout Date.

And well, the back side is not ugly, either. Even if, here, I would have loved to have the choice between a solid and a sapphire case back.

A limited edition for us with a black or white enamel dial? Without date. Tantalum case? Hmmmmm?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

Many collectors express frustration with Breguet's product strategy, questioning why highly attractive, purist designs like the no-date Ginza Edition are limited to extremely small runs (e.g., 10 pieces) while less appealing versions with date windows are part of the regular catalog.
Several members, including jlux and analog_sheen, confirm that the presence of a date window on the standard production blue enamel dial model was a deal-breaker for them, reinforcing the strong preference for a clean, no-date aesthetic.
There's a strong consensus and a collective wish for Breguet to create a dedicated, no-date limited edition for WatchProSite members, with specific suggestions for black, blue, or even burgundy enamel dials, and potentially a tantalum case.
One collector suggests an ideal size for such a purist Classique would be 36mm or 37mm, noting that Breguet's lugs can appear too long on smaller wrists with larger diameters.
The discussion highlights that producing more collector-focused editions, particularly those with enamel dials and without dates, could significantly benefit Breguet by re-engaging and attracting serious collectors.
A contributor shares an image of a Breguet dive watch, humorously suggesting it as a complementary piece to a purist Classique in a two-watch collection, showcasing the breadth of Breguet's appeal.

The Discussion

Arronax

Dec 13, 2023

Very very tasty

I may have a preference for a small second (or none) but otherwise hard to argue with!

amanico

Dec 13, 2023

Here I would have loved a manual winding movement... ;)

mdg

Dec 13, 2023

Yes...aesthetically and it would be even thinner...

amanico

Dec 13, 2023

Yes, which is a big advantage, and a manual winding movement is often nicer to look at.

sham1

Dec 13, 2023

The best Breguet in years!

Breguet should consider making a white enamel dial without date as part of their regular collection.

jlux

Dec 13, 2023

A wonderful watch!

I was a few times very close to buy the regular production model with the blue enamel dial ....but finally was not able to ignore the date window. A limited edition no date watch for us? I would be in immediately,especially for a black (or blue) dial!