Breguet

The Reveil du Tsar launched in 2003 with seven types of guilloché pattern is still alluring till today, and this classic is reconstructed with an enamel dial in pink gold-case to be the new boutique exclusive edition.

Understand this is a second shipment, and before it is being purchased from the Singapore Marina Bay Sands Boutique, here are some snapshots of the charming Reveil du Tsar with a well-balanced enamel dial.



The alarm setting is done with crown at 4H and while to impart power, is through winding of crown at 2H.

The alarm time set is at the 3H sub-dial (above alarm is adjusted for 5 o'clock).  
The sub-dial at 9H displays the  24 hour GMT.

The indicator at quadrant 10H to 12H displays the alarm power reserve.


To toggle the alarm,  depress the pusher  located at 8H.  The alarm status indicator is just below the Breguet logo, when the “musical note” appears at the indicator window, it indicates the alarm is ON.  For the next few pictures, the alarm is OFF.


Pink gold case of diameter 39m with a thickness of 11.35 mm.


Beautifully blued Breguet hands, always perfect match for white colour dial.
The subdials and alarm indicator were cut-out.

At really close view, the power-indicator seems like printed on the second-surface of the crystal!


An interesting view of the hands in various levels. 

The hour and minute hands exited directly above the 9H of the alarm-time. 




Varying richness of the blued-hands at various incident light angle.


Neatly chamfered date window on the Emaille Grand Feu dial ...


Signed crowns ...




Alarm is ON with the 'Musical note' displayed.


Interesting to note how the hour-markers are prepared, double-precision print to achieve the effect.


Anyone of you notice the secret signature of Breguet?

 

Perhaps this grayscale picture is revealed clearer.

Is it the first time the serial number of the watch not displayed on the dial? Or it is hidden, I wondered.






Sapphire caseback, housing the automatic Calibre 519F, beating at 4Hz and has a power-reserve 45 hours.





Several wrist-shots ...








This boutique exclusive is not of limited quantity production.  And the last piece of info, noted the list price
of this new Boutique Edition is the same as the ongoing model. 

Would like to hear the thoughts of  Breguet lovers and owners about this piece.

Thanks.

Kong


 

This message has been edited by Kong on 2010-09-25 05:51:11

I had the original and that was beautiful, but this is stunning. Does it come in white gold?...

I also have had the Enamel 5140, another stunning watch..Yuo cannot beat Enamnel dials....

Hi Gimly

Current only PG is available.

Thanks for viewing and the comment.  5140 is simply stunning!

Kong

of the dial, revealing the richness of the enamel and true character of this piece. The balance of the face is excellent, even with so many things going on. These are also my favorite hands and fit this watch perfectly. It would be great to get a sound bite on the alarm, something I have not heard, maybe too much to ask. Nice work. Thanks for the report.
Tim

for the kind words.

How have you been? 

Can't agree with you more. 
As for the sound, see if the piece is still around.

Saw your nice VC Chronographs

Coming over soon?


Kong

A Reveil du Tsar with an enamel dial, now that is what this watch deserved.

It enhances its retro loo in a delicious way.

To be seen in the flesh... Quickly.

Any chance to have a white metal version?

Thanks for the info!

Best,

Nicolas

 

Hi Nico

Nearly everyone asked the same question ....about in white metal!

So far only heard it is in PG.  Hopefully Breguet hear the request for WG.

Thanks for viewing.
Kong

Thanks

Great post - its always nice to see posts on alarm watches.

I know virtually nothing about Breguet - do they do other alarm watches? What does it sound like? Does it use a gong like in JLCs?

Cheers

JML

Hi JML

Another of the alarm model is the Marine Royale 5847.

Some pictures here :
breguet.watchprosite.com

However, the sound files were invalid as the hosting provider has exited.
Will try to prepare alternative way to host sound files.

Alarm sound is different from the more sophisticated repeaters though.

Kong

I love this watch. The enamel dial and blue hands are irresistable. You got me drooling...

Would want to see it (quickly) in the flesh.

Thanks.

Sam

Would like to hear your inputs

Kong

especially with the beautiful enamel dial, gorgeous blue hands and Roman numerals...

I am sure the piece will sing to me - I will definitely pay a visit to the boutique in TST and let you know my impression but it will have to be the second half of October when I return from the States.

Best

Sam

My only nit to pick is the way the RdM hand drops a bit over the 24h subdial at full wind, I wish it stayed a bit above, it spoils the perfection, if only a small bit

A

Thanks A.

Sharp observation!

Perhaps they are aware of it too, as the two subdials are of different diameter

Kong

First impression was "Wow" which very quickly neutralized.  THe case is all Breguet but the dial layout is... not so to me.

what about the layout that does not work for you?

Keen to hear your inputs, my friend.

Thanks.

Kong

enamel dial but what I associate with breguet is elaborate multi guilloche pattern dials and subdials which can be cluttered (like their perpetuals) but still cluttered in an organized manner.

Because of the enamel dial here, the trademark multi guilloche on the dial is of course absent but the dial layout seems like its neither here nor there... not classic breguet yet, not modern or advant garde if that was the intent.. to me the layout is ... lost.

Now I do realize this will appeal to some and in fact many.. just not me

or the perception. 

I get the part which the dial for complications, is sort of like organised busy/cluttered

Perhaps non-organised (can't get the right word to us...) may work again.  Some of the previous Breguet pocket-watches layout arrangements were  pretty asymmetrical, and he may be the first person to do off-centre hour-ring, and that was 1812.

We may need to drink coffee, as something is difficult to be worded

Kong

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What a beautiful piece!  5907 (which I recently acquired) and this 5707 has been my favorite and am keenly interested.

Questions: Is this edition only available in Pink Gold?  No WG?  I am strictly a white metal guy while I am an enamel dial sucker

Will you PM me the reasiltic price there and the contact info for the boutiqye/shop?  Much appreciated!

 

Best,

Ken

the input received is only in PG.  Likewise with I prefer a WG case too, combined with the enamel and blued-hands, killer!

Ok, PM you the details.

Kong

Hi Kookcomp

This is a Boutique Exclusive, so drop by if your area has a Breguet Boutique.

Thanks for viewing.

Kong

The dial is very well done with multiple subdials without looking busy.  My one question is that in some of the pictures the arabic hour markers look as if they weren't completely painted.  The numbers look faded rather than two tone.  Do they look sharper/more defined on your wrist, and is this new for Breguet?  I have looked at a number of their models and don't recall seeing the two tone numbers.  Enjoyed the report.

Stewart

Hi Stewart

The light angle plays a big part besides the depth of field of the lens which causes a slight-washout image.

I guessed you may be referring to right-half of the dial.  Included below, a pic with lighting from another angle (did not place in due to the dusts settled on the crystal which I could not see on my camera LCD during shoot), which may answer your question.

This should be the first piece, Breguet does a double print. I observed the tampon-print light grey layer was printed first, fired then add on the black layer.  This is a Boutique edition piece and if your area has a Breguet Boutique, asked to see it 

Thanks for viewing.

Kong

Stunning watch, I like the combo of the enamel dial and RG case.  Perfect match and a nice addition to the Reveil du Tsar collection.  Thanks Kong for the sharing the pics.

Regards,
ED-209

Hi Ed

Check it out at Breguet Boutiques near you, it is attractive.

Thanks for viewing.

Kong

... in the company of Mr. Emmanuel Breguet... It is an astounding piece!!!!
Tassos

Mr. Emmanuel Breguet about this piece?

Thanks for viewing.

Kong