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Thanks for sharing. I rally like that GMT/Worldtime version where with one push of the pusher the watch resets to the city indicated. Easy to use.
Plus a question: do you or does anybody have an idea why we only see Breguet with the 10 MHz technology? On paper it looks great but I don’t see others having picked up on it
Some beautiful timepieces spotted in the new Duesseldorf Breguet Boutique
The new Breguet Boutique in Duesseldorf opened its doors just one week ago and last Thursday I had the pleasure to spend a few hours to enjoy the amazing hospitality and to get up close with some true marvels.
Let’s start with two timepieces that both feature Breguet’s 10Hz technology but represent two different worlds within the Manufacture’s spectrum: the Classique Chronometrie and the Type XXII.
Here’s a watch I deeply fell in love with, the Classique Chronographe ref 5287:
The Marine in titanium with its slate grey dial:
The tonneau shaped Heritage Grande Date:
Last but not least, the amazing Hora Mundi piece unique in rose gold:
I hope you enjoyed the impressions.
Cheers
Henrik
Let’s start with two timepieces that both feature Breguet’s 10Hz technology but represent two different worlds within the Manufacture’s spectrum: the Classique Chronometrie and the Type XXII.
Here’s a watch I deeply fell in love with, the Classique Chronographe ref 5287:
The Marine in titanium with its slate grey dial:
The tonneau shaped Heritage Grande Date:
Last but not least, the amazing Hora Mundi piece unique in rose gold:
I hope you enjoyed the impressions.
Cheers
Henrik
Beautiful photos!!!
I'm very intrigued with the Heritage. A less popular offering from Breguet, but I think the guilloche patterns on it look fantastic, and the coin edging works well on the tonneau case. The 10 Hz classique is a favorite of mine as well!
Aaah, I have the feeling that you are slowly falling in love with the Hora Mundi! Nice photos, my friend. [nt]
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Wonderful pictures!
Thank you for those appealing impressions, dear Henrik!
The Classique Chronometrie, the Chronographe ref 5287, the Heritage Grande Date and especially the Hora Mundi are a feast for the eyes.
I feel more and more attracted by Breguet.
On the other hand am still trying to get used to the ... clumsy ... Roman numerals of the Marine. Why couldn’t Breguet find a more refined solution?
„Even“ Rolex (for example) does it in a much nicer and more sophisticated way.
For example:
My Rolex Day Date 40:
Rolex Pearlmaster of my wife:
Cheers
Thomas
The Classique Chronometrie, the Chronographe ref 5287, the Heritage Grande Date and especially the Hora Mundi are a feast for the eyes.
I feel more and more attracted by Breguet.
On the other hand am still trying to get used to the ... clumsy ... Roman numerals of the Marine. Why couldn’t Breguet find a more refined solution?
„Even“ Rolex (for example) does it in a much nicer and more sophisticated way.
For example:
My Rolex Day Date 40:
Rolex Pearlmaster of my wife:
Cheers
Thomas
Thank you very much, dear Thomas, for your kind comments! Regarding the Marine...
... let me quote myself from a post I made on June 8 this year:
„The Breguet La Marine timepieces carry numerous references to the nautical world, some very obvious, some needing more explanation. Just to name a few: you will find reference to a ship rudder in the movement rotors and the deployant clasps, the case uses waves as crown protectors or pushers, the moving parts of the lugs are to resemble navigation marks sitting on top of buoys, the counterweight to the central seconds hands show the letter B from the nautical flag alphabet, the 5 minute indices and some small hands on subdials refer to nautical signal flags. The one piece roman numerals, filled with luminous material, find their origin in some nautical symbolised drawings, the guilloche dials obviously show some beautiful waves, the Geneva stripes on the movements are in fact no Geneva stripes but meant to resemble boat decks.“
The Marine needs to be explained to fully understand all the relevant thoughts and references behind the design. This is something that Breguet maybe could emphasize more.
Cheers
Henrik
„The Breguet La Marine timepieces carry numerous references to the nautical world, some very obvious, some needing more explanation. Just to name a few: you will find reference to a ship rudder in the movement rotors and the deployant clasps, the case uses waves as crown protectors or pushers, the moving parts of the lugs are to resemble navigation marks sitting on top of buoys, the counterweight to the central seconds hands show the letter B from the nautical flag alphabet, the 5 minute indices and some small hands on subdials refer to nautical signal flags. The one piece roman numerals, filled with luminous material, find their origin in some nautical symbolised drawings, the guilloche dials obviously show some beautiful waves, the Geneva stripes on the movements are in fact no Geneva stripes but meant to resemble boat decks.“
The Marine needs to be explained to fully understand all the relevant thoughts and references behind the design. This is something that Breguet maybe could emphasize more.
Cheers
Henrik
Thank you, dear Henrik,
for your detailed explanations. I haven’t imagined and realized how profound and far-reaching the thoughts have been in order to create the design of these new models.
I am impressed.
On the other hand: having a good explanation can’t change the emotion and impression you have when you look at the result.
Except for the (clumsy!! 😎) Roman numerals I am able to follow all those explanations.
Finally a good design has to speak for itself. It needs no further words. Don’t you think so?
Cheers
Thomas
I am impressed.
On the other hand: having a good explanation can’t change the emotion and impression you have when you look at the result.
Except for the (clumsy!! 😎) Roman numerals I am able to follow all those explanations.
Finally a good design has to speak for itself. It needs no further words. Don’t you think so?
Cheers
Thomas
interesting post
Great new boutique.
Quick reply, and say what a nice watches to see.
Breguet is a manufacturer who made so nice watches, it contains all i want in high end luxury watches.
That classy heritage, the craftsmanship.
It is no independent, but it behave like an independent.
Quick reply, and say what a nice watches to see.
Breguet is a manufacturer who made so nice watches, it contains all i want in high end luxury watches.
That classy heritage, the craftsmanship.
It is no independent, but it behave like an independent.
Great report
Thanks for sharing. I rally like that GMT/Worldtime version where with one push of the pusher the watch resets to the city indicated. Easy to use.
Plus a question: do you or does anybody have an idea why we only see Breguet with the 10 MHz technology? On paper it looks great but I don’t see others having picked up on it
Thanks for your feedback! I will try to find out more on your question. [nt]
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Beautiful shots dear Henrik ! I was very close to buying a 5287 - it was just the size that stopped me - but only just. A stunning dial and movement. Best Will [nt]
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Really love this one!
Such a gorgeous dial. I'm not a huge fan of the long straight lugs on most Breguet watches, so this might work better for me as well.