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Jkingston's 2015 invitation to a Breguet exhibit and dinner in San Francisco highlights a rare opportunity for PuristS to engage with historical horology. This post underscores the value of exclusive community events that bring collectors face-to-face with legendary timepieces and brand heritage. It serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of Abraham-Louis Breguet's innovations and the importance of preserving watchmaking history.
This will be a great experience. I have seen these watches twice at the Swiss National Museum and they represent the greatest collection of single brand watches I have ever seen. We all think we know of Abraham-Louis Breguet's inventions and innovations---tourbillon, Breguet overcoil, minute repeater gongs, parachute anti-shock, guilloche dials---but there is so much more. His creativity was boundless and it is thrilling to see how relevant what he did 200 years ago is today. I still have a hand
Breguet has produced a gorgeous hard bound book for the exhibit authored by Breguet historian, Emmanuel Breguet, and the Museum curator, Martin Chapman. Not only does it give fascinating insights into the life of Abraham-Louis Breguet and the world in which he lived, but with beautiful photos details every watch and clock in the exhibit. Breguet has no confirmed that all of those in our group will receive a copy of this fabulous book as well a copy of the latest issue of Le Quai de l'Horloge, th
(i) thanks for haring with us and (ii), a question: does this come to Europe sometime? Best, Magnus
Thank you to Breguet and the Legion of Honor for this great event! It is a must-see and truly special event. So many grails in one place! I thought I would spend an hour or so and it became many many hours.
Hi Magnus. Indeed this has been in Europe....a lot. It has been at the Hermitage, the Louvre and both Swiss National Museums (Prangins and Zurich). San Francisco is the first time outside of Europe.
Hi Gang. There are just a few places left for the Thursday Oct 1 visit to the Breguet Exhibit at the Palace of the Legion of Honor followed by dinner. I guess one point was not clear.....Breguet is hosting the whole thing, Museum ticket and dinner. We are their guests. Jeff
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