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Epilogue's evocative post captures the unique thrill of a new watch acquisition, likening it to the excitement of a new relationship. His personal narrative surrounding the Breguet 7097 highlights the emotional connection collectors form with their timepieces. This article explores the community's reaction to his new acquisition and broader sentiments about the Breguet brand.
I looked at her as she got into the car. She looked back and said “I’m in; let’s go”. But I didn’t move…
She had forgotten that she was wearing my new Breguet 7097 that she had picked up for me. I hadn’t seen it yet and I wasn’t going to start the engine until it was truly mine and on my wrist.
I looked at her again and this time she got it. She rolled up her sleeve and there it was. Dark and mysterious against her smooth silky skin.
I’m not often moved so deeply by a watch, and even after 1 month of ownership I struggle to put my feelings into words.
But if I should make an attempt, then it would be this. The watch arouses all my senses (except smell) and also my curiosity. There is a new perspective, a new shimmer, a new technicality every time I look at it.
This mix of traditional architecture, case construction and guillochage, but with mono-colouration is mesmerising. It’s cool, elegant and coherent despite a crazy mix of colours, openings and design languages.
A great watch and a lot of pleasure!
The Breguet Tradition 7097 stands out within the Tradition collection for its retrograde seconds display, a distinctive feature that emphasizes the brand's historical design principles while offering a contemporary aesthetic. This reference showcases a significant portion of its movement on the dial side, a hallmark of the Tradition series, allowing for direct appreciation of the mechanical architecture. It represents a modern interpretation of Breguet's souscription and tact watches, bringing internal mechanisms to the forefront of the design.
The watch features a round case, typically crafted from precious metals, housing a meticulously finished manual-winding movement. The open-worked dial reveals bridges, gears, and the pare-chute shock protection system, a Breguet invention. The retrograde seconds hand sweeps across an arc at the 10 o'clock position, complementing the off-centered time display. A sapphire crystal protects the intricate dial, ensuring clarity and durability.
This reference appeals to collectors who value mechanical transparency and historical horological references. Its design, which highlights the movement's construction, positions it as a technical and artistic statement within Breguet's offerings. The Tradition 7097 is available in various metal configurations, each maintaining the core design principles of the retrograde seconds display and visible movement components.
I hope you get to continue enjoying this piece. It's definitely on my list.
Great choice, enjoy !
Arousing curiosity on a long term basis 🙌🏻👌🏻👏🏻
A real beauty and outstanding technical achievement ! love it
I mean, come on… seems like everyone likes the tradition But still Breguet is overlooked massively They really need a new guy in charge.
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