Breguet Vintage Watch: New Arrival
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Breguet Vintage Watch: New Arrival

By TheMadDruid · May 3, 2023 · 47 replies
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The acquisition of a vintage timepiece often sparks a deeper dive into a brand's heritage. TheMadDruid's recent arrival, a 1983 Breguet Classique from the Chaumet era, offers a compelling look at a pivotal period in Breguet's history. This article explores the enduring design language that has allowed Breguet's Classique line to maintain its aesthetic integrity across decades, even as ownership changed hands.

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1983 Classique. This comes from the time when Breguet was owned by Chaumet; under the leadership of François Bodet.




Keeping excellent time during its first 24 minutes of life in New Jersey.
I’ll post a wrist shot when I get a strap for it.

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vitalsigns
May 3, 2023
So very nice and immediately identifiable as a Breguet.

The brand has done so well in maintaining its brand aesthetic in its Classique line for decades while still delivering fresh designs. Congrats on receiving it, and with box and papers too, a rarity for a Breguet piece of that vintage. Cheers, John

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TheMadDruid
May 3, 2023
Thank you, John.

Yes, other than size it could be something from the present collection. Swatch was smart to keep the design cues that Chaumet used.

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BigAppleBill
May 3, 2023
A gorgeous classic. Congrats!

What’s the case size?

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TheMadDruid
May 3, 2023
Wee.

Thanks, Bill. It's a hair or two over 30mm.

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ChristianDK
May 3, 2023
thats a gorgeous catch - looking forward to the wrist shots

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TheMadDruid
May 3, 2023
Thanks, Christian.

I'm hoping to get the strap it was on from the jeweler. It's a beauty. But I'll post soon enough. I hope.

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