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Breguet 3577 Tourbillon and Chronograph
Hi Guys,
I'm looking to buy a 2005 watch. See below, I 'borrowed' a photo from the internet.
Does anyone have any experience with this watch? Seems to be very complicated. Any service issues? Reliability?
On Breguet's site, I can't find a successor to the 3577. When did this series end?
Any info appreciated. Thanks.
It has a classic Lemania tourbillon chrono movement
It is super time-tested, but will require the usual tourbillon care. Expect it to be the usual level of expensive for tourbillons.
If you look on the Breguet website, there is a essay about the Lemania chronograph movement here:
Click
https://www.breguet.com/en/history/inventions/chronograph
As you can see, Breguet upgraded the movement with silicon for the Marine 5837.
If you look on the Breguet website, there is a essay about the Lemania chronograph movement here:
Click
https://www.breguet.com/en/history/inventions/chronograph
As you can see, Breguet upgraded the movement with silicon for the Marine 5837.
Thanks. What 'usual tourbillon care"?
Never owned a tourbillon before. What do I need to do?
The first rule is always speak softly to it
Never raise your voice to a tourbillon.
And do not taunt a Breguet. That's just science.
Neither a borrower nor a lender be
When you set the time, have the last direction the hands go be clockwise. When you wind the watch, never, ever force things, but instead turn the crown back a turn or two to unbind the winding mechanism.
And do not taunt a Breguet. That's just science.
Neither a borrower nor a lender be
When you set the time, have the last direction the hands go be clockwise. When you wind the watch, never, ever force things, but instead turn the crown back a turn or two to unbind the winding mechanism.
Here's some info
There are very few tourbillon chronographs out there. So, there isn't much information on the platinum Breguet 3577. (2.5hz in 2005) “Grande Complication”.
There is a little information about the movement. The 554.2 (manual winding) is built on the 533.3 chronograph. You can see the similarity in the layout between the 554.2 and 533.3.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-with-the-breguet-classique-chronograph-5287-live-pics-pricing
Interestingly, there are no plates protecting the movements. Indication that these are movements of the old school, where transparent backs were unheard of.
Fittingly, Breguet has a long and distinguished reputation for superior complications. They offer many tourbillon models. Some fitted with a PC or chronograph complication. Even a repeater with PC (Ref 5447).
Oddly, Breguet only offers a tourbillon chronograph today in the Marine (Ref 5837) series, no longer as a Classique (?)
Bottom line: The Breguet tourbillon chronograph 5377 is attractively priced today as pre-owned prices seem to have plunged in the last 5 years. However, it is a complex movement and your ownership of an old watch is likely to be an 'interesting' relationship. I'm not sure that I have the stomach for it.
Anyone like to add their thoughts?
There is a little information about the movement. The 554.2 (manual winding) is built on the 533.3 chronograph. You can see the similarity in the layout between the 554.2 and 533.3.
In turn, the 533.3 is based on the respected Lemania CH 27 (dates to the 1940s). As late as 2013, the 533.3 had been used in the Classique Chronographe 5287 3hz.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-with-the-breguet-classique-chronograph-5287-live-pics-pricing
The 554.3 (silicon balance spring) superseded the 2.5hz 554.2 used in the 2005 Breguet 3577, when the Marine tourbillon chronograph 5837 (diameter 42mm) was launched in (?).
Interestingly, there are no plates protecting the movements. Indication that these are movements of the old school, where transparent backs were unheard of.
Fittingly, Breguet has a long and distinguished reputation for superior complications. They offer many tourbillon models. Some fitted with a PC or chronograph complication. Even a repeater with PC (Ref 5447).
Oddly, Breguet only offers a tourbillon chronograph today in the Marine (Ref 5837) series, no longer as a Classique (?)
Bottom line: The Breguet tourbillon chronograph 5377 is attractively priced today as pre-owned prices seem to have plunged in the last 5 years. However, it is a complex movement and your ownership of an old watch is likely to be an 'interesting' relationship. I'm not sure that I have the stomach for it.
Anyone like to add their thoughts?
The 5837 debuted in 2011
I wouldn't expect terrible things just because it's a tourbillon. The only real problem is that you can't have it regulated outside of a full service.
I would consider working with a skilled, trustworthy independent watchmaker. I know two very good watchmakers in NYC, perhaps there is one in Vancouver for you.
I would consider working with a skilled, trustworthy independent watchmaker. I know two very good watchmakers in NYC, perhaps there is one in Vancouver for you.
Looks like December 2006 …
… according to this source.
https://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.lacotedesmontres.com/Breguet-Collection-Marine-2006-No_5902.htm&prev=search
What bothers me is not knowing how often the tourbillon needs to be adjusted. The chronograph complication by itself is pretty solid.
And, it is unclear how much longer parts will be available for the 554.2 components not shared with the 554.3,
https://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.lacotedesmontres.com/Breguet-Collection-Marine-2006-No_5902.htm&prev=search
Actually, I would prefer to do a full service at the manufacturer because they are more likely to have the parts and know how.
What bothers me is not knowing how often the tourbillon needs to be adjusted. The chronograph complication by itself is pretty solid.
And, it is unclear how much longer parts will be available for the 554.2 components not shared with the 554.3,
Oh wow, earlier than I thought!
2006 it is.
As for parts, that's no worry, Breguet will fix any watch in its entire history.
As for parts, that's no worry, Breguet will fix any watch in its entire history.
This is heresy.
Tourbillons and repeaters have been the crème of horology for many decades. However, TAG HEUER CARRERA HEUER-02T at just $17k raises questions about the exclusivity of tourbillon watches.
https://www.calibre11.com/in-depth-review-tag-heuer-carrera-heuer-02t-tourbillon/
This guy thinks that...
“Here’s Why: The Chronograph Is The New Tourbillon”
Here's why there will a revolution in chronographs.
“The AgenGraphe By Agenhor: The Most Significant Chronograph Since . . . Since The Invention Of The Chronograph (With Videos)”
https://www.calibre11.com/in-depth-review-tag-heuer-carrera-heuer-02t-tourbillon/
This guy thinks that...
“Here’s Why: The Chronograph Is The New Tourbillon”
Here's why there will a revolution in chronographs.
“The AgenGraphe By Agenhor: The Most Significant Chronograph Since . . . Since The Invention Of The Chronograph (With Videos)”
Game on.