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Rosneathian's original post delves into the aesthetic allure of Breguet numerals, presenting them as perhaps the most romantic expression of time on a watch dial. His evocative description of their forward-leaning posture invites readers to consider the subtle artistry that elevates these numerals beyond mere time markers. This piece explores why these specific numerals continue to captivate collectors and horological enthusiasts alike.
And thank you for the generous words, too.
Breguet numerals of mine
There are Arabic numerals and there are Breguet numerals. The latter represent the most elegant way of displaying time.
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For example, skeletonized watches can be quite wonderful, but I can't help but feel that wearing one would feel like having a cadaver on the wrist. I also like world time watches - a lot - but would like to see more that find a way to render the entire globe, and not just one continent or hemisphere. As for materials, I'm all for innovation but as you can see, I fall back on more conventional options when it comes to my own consumption. And so on and so forth. Thanks as usual for the kind, encou
how they “lean” into time made me realize that that similarity is probably why I also love Eastern Arabic numerals on watch dials as well. There’s also a sense of flowing artistry that I see in both types of numerals. Thanks for this insightful post.
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