Breguet

I've thought about this watch since I originally saw pics. I have not been able to see it live.  Here's a pic.  Thank you

I don't own this reference but had seen them before in a local AD here.
Beautiful enamel dial, moonphase, case and deployment buckle. I like the white enamel dials in Breguets as their "luminous glow" are mesmerizing. Most enamel dials will have some bubbles when viewed under a loupe but they are not obvious. Black enamel dials' bubbles may show up as reflections on the sapphire crystal under certain lighting which disturbs me (impurities on black enamel dials are always much more obvious than on white dials). This problem does not apply for the 7787 of course.

Here is a review Kong posted before on the 8787 (looks wise just like 7787 but smaller at 36mm for ladies or gents who prefer a smaller watch).

breguet.watchprosite.com

Kong posted some excellent pictures of the enamel dial which may be a good reference for you.

As per all enamel dials, I will suggest using a loupe to check the dial carefully to ensure no obvious bubbles, impurities or hairline cracks before you buy the piece. I am certain Breguet has QA checks but as watches are handled many times by distributors and customers of ADs etc, I will always check them carefully first. Even better if you have 2 pieces at the AD side by side and choose the one with the dial you like (under the loupe).

Cheers
Robin Wong

The reference to Kong's review. I can't wait to see one live.  There is a lot going on with the dial, but it seems to work in pictures.  Since you have seen it, is it something you might buy?

If my next watch is to have an enamel theme, this Breguet is a strong contender. Talking about the dial design, I do find the power reserve indicator making it busy (I love the enamel dial, moon phase and Breguet blued steel hands) but seeing it in person, it looks unique and still a great dial design all in all.

I may get the 36mm one to share with my wife (our wrist sizes are almost the same).

...I think a fine watch does not get better than this.

Would have been 10x better had the PR hand been rendered in a different colour other than blue. Added contrast would have made for much easier reading of the time.

Love the guilloche version of the dial.

No message body

Beautiful dial. The long se ones hand can make it a little busy (together with the PR). Enamel is delicate. Guilloche version is great.

I have seen both references at the Zurich boutiques last year. 

I just "found" a few pics I took last year at the Zurich Boutique.

 

Best,

 

Stefan

...love the 'moon-man,' very whimsical, dimensional, and classic.

catches my attention when I look at this watch.
I am a fan of moon phase indicators and this one has a different moon from those that you would typically see in watches.
It has a face !

Another feature that draws my attention is the unusually long PR needle. I feel that it is something that makes this watch stands out also, sweeping a larger arc.

my 2 cents.

 

I can't think of any exceptions, where I like a facial expression on the moon--except for VC's EP LE Chrono perp. The poetic expression there is so human... but this sort, and Blancpain, and god forbid Sarpaneva (haha, whose work I admire greatly but agh, that moon face....) have never been on my like-list.