Breguet

Hello Breguet owners/enthusiasts,

I intend to buy my Breguet 5207 tomorrow but have a reservation about the seconds retrograde function. Somewhere I read that this particular complication functions improperly in the long run, either in Breguet or other brands. Is it true? An early response would be much appreciated (more so at my email - [Email address suppressed for privacy] ).

Thanks,

Harsh.

thanks for the prompt reply, jasny. I'll go ahead with the purchase.

Please photos of the new acquisition.

Thanks to all who helped put my mind at rest regarding the retrograde. I bought this one on 24.1.09 and am enjoying it so much that my other watches have gone into hiding somewhere in my storage. I'm just uploading a simple photo of me wearing it (ironically i don't have a decent camera worth its name...guess i should buy one just for such occasions)...harsh

I've been trying to upload the photo but am having a problem doing so. Can I email the photo to somebody else and he might upload it for me? Thanks, Harsh.

Congratulations. Look forward to seeing more of you (and the watch) on PPro.

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Thanks Andrew for helping me with the photo.

Frankly, although I've been enjoying the watch like a child with a bag full of candy, I'm starting to think about my choice between the Yellow Gold and White Gold colour. The dealership I bought it at arranged the YG from the distributor only for me. Since I liked it, but did not get to try on the WG one, I could not really compare. The other reason I chose this colour is I have a Glasshutte in White with Black leather. I desperately wanted a brown leather strap, and the 5207 comes in YG with brown, there's no Rose Gold.

I realize that colour is a matter of personal choice, but would be very interested in knowing your opinions / comments on the colour or any other aspect of this model. Not much I can do about this one, but at least it'll help me in making a more confident choice for the next one.

If required, I'd be happy to post a few more photos of me wearing it to ascertain whether the colour suits me / my skin tone.

Best,
Harsh.

Hi Harsh,

 

As posts get moved down the page they tend to get overlooked, particularly in the fast-moving fora. By all means start a new post with some more images of the 5207. That way you will get some more members to comment.

 

I think there is something rather unique about the gold that Breguet use. To my eyes it has a richness and warmth that is very special. The 5207BB (white gold with black strap) is also a beautiful watch, but if you already have a WG GO, then I think you made the right choice with the 5207BA; it’s good to have variety in the collection. Breguet straps are rather stiff to start with but they seem to age well and I also like the brown strap with the 5207BA.

 

Regards

 

Andrew

Hi Andrew

Great of you to respond and with such frankness. I liked the photo of the WG 5207 a lot. Actually the Glasshutte I have is Stainless steel and not WG, although it is beautifully polished and looks quite rich. Would my choice of 5207 in YG yet hold good? Does the colour of YG become a little darker after a few years or retain its originality?

I had another question which you might be able to answer. I noticed from the photo you posted that the dial of the WG 5207 is much whiter than my 5207's. Do they have different colours for the dial of the WG and YG (maybe a tint here or there)? I ask this since I find the dial colour of the YG much warmer than the WG's (as in the photo). Maybe they do it to match the different case colours.

Will certainly post some more photos soon.

Best regards,

Harsh.

Hi Harsh,

 

I have not seen the WG and YG 5207’s side by side to compare, but my impression has been that the dials are the same. Breguet dials (and cases) have the ability to change character under different lighting conditions and at different times of the day, and their appearance in pictures also varies. I suspect it is that effect we are seeing in photos posted here.

 

I can’t comment on aging effects of the dial, but eventually most dials show some changes.

 

Look forward to seeing more of your watch.

 

Andrew

but got the dealer to change the strap for a blue one to match the hands. It's look great with the blue straps.