Breguet Enamel Dial: A Community-Inspired Acquisition

Uncle Chico · 2020-05-15T06:53:35Z

Discover how WatchProSite's community influenced Uncle Chico's acquisition of a Breguet enamel dial watch. See collector photos and insights into this rare reference.

Uncle Chico's latest acquisition, a Breguet with an enamel dial, highlights the profound influence of community within luxury watch collecting. His journey to this specific reference was guided by fellow enthusiasts Nicolas, jlux, and Horology75, whose shared passion and detailed photography brought this exceptional timepiece to his attention. This article explores how peer recommendations and visual content can shape a collector's pursuit of horological excellence.

I received my newest acquisition today and I would like to thank three members responsible for highlighting this piece. It was Nicolas who posted the initial photo that attracted my attention. I had been looking for an enamel dial for some time and was leaning toward another Breguet reference before I saw this one. Last year member jlux posted a stunning photo essay and review that convinced me this was the watch I wanted and my search began. In the meantime Horology75 posted photos that sustained my appetite. For now I'll leave a photo and perhaps later some observations after I've had time to enjoy it on the wrist. Best wishes, Uncle C.

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The original author, Uncle Chico, credits specific community members for inspiring his purchase, demonstrating the power of shared passion and visual content in guiding collectors.
Another member, jlux, contributed to the original author's decision with a photo essay and review, and later shared additional photos of his own watch, reinforcing the community's role in influencing acquisitions.
Uncle Chico notes the challenge of finding definitive production dates and numbers for his Breguet reference, indicating it was no longer offered in catalogs as early as 2014 despite forum postings from 2012.
Horology75 and amanico further enriched the thread by sharing additional wristshots, showcasing the watch from different perspectives and sustaining the visual appeal that initially captivated Uncle Chico.

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BigFatPauli

May 15, 2020

Wear that in the best of health!

TeutonicCarFan

May 15, 2020

beautiful enamel dial and two register manual wind. Doesn't get better. Enjoy

jlux

May 15, 2020

Thanks for mentioning my small contribution to your purchase! Here a couple of newer pictures from my watch that I took lately: Best regards, Gerard

Uncle Chico

May 15, 2020

Please don't post any more watches, it's too dangerous for me. 😉

jlux

May 15, 2020

Although not sure if I can stop posting pictures (-:

Uncle Chico

May 15, 2020

My first Breguet catalog was in 2014 and it was no longer being offered. Elsewhere I've seen a start date of 2008 and postings from 2012 but nothing definitive on production dates and numbers. Good luck.

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