Category: Breguet

Breguet Type XXI Flyback Chronograph

Watches are an important and useful fashion accessory that can be used to make a classy fashion statement. Wearing a watch makes you look professional and organized. When it comes to watches, Breguet is a name that is undeniably famous for its high-quality and classy watches that are comfortable to wear and will last a lifetime.

Breguet brings to you its Type XXI Flyback Chronograph that has a stale-grey dial with a signature of the brand. It’s called a flyback chronograph because it can be used as a stopwatch that, when reset, will start running again instantly without having to press the start button again.

Breguet has a history in aviation and this special type of flyback chronograph was invented so that it could accurately time the pilots’ progress without having the delay of restarting the stopwatch.

The case of the watch is round in shape. It has a diameter of 42 mm and a thickness of 15.2 mm. The case-back of the watch is made of sapphire crystal. The case is water resistant to about 100 m.

The dial of the watch contains Arabic numerals. There is a date dial at the 6 o’clock position, a dial for the number of seconds at the 9 o’clock position and a day/night dial at the 3 o’clock position. The chronograph has a self-winding movement mechanism.

July 23, 2018
Breguet Tourbillon Messidor

The Breguet Tourbillon Messidor 5335 is a beautiful skeletonized watch that encapsulates the vintage sophistication of tourbillon timepieces. The exuberance of the intricately designed elements that define the design of this brilliant model are simply fascinating and eye-catching. Nevertheless, this model offers more than just stunning aesthetics. Its looks are matched only by its impressive precision and outstanding durability.

The sleek automatic platinum case of the watch measures 40 mm in diameter and 9,65 mm in thickness. The round and slim case exudes elegance and an incredible sturdiness that augment the value and utility of the watch. It is more than a luxury timepiece created to impress. It is a precious jewelry that was constructed to feel lush and comfortable on the wrist, a magnificent heirloom able to withstand to decades of daily wear. Also, the case is water resistant to 30 meters.

The Messidor mixes traditional influences with a contemporary interpretation of the classic skeleton tourbillon. The result is a baroque style tourbillon display that hypnotizes. The distinctive thing about Breguet skeleton watches is that they feature a complex tourbillon case fitted on sapphire discs, creating the illusion that the tourbillon is floating. Modern watchmakers have perpetuated this patented floating tourbillon by adding their contemporary horological expertise. As seen on this Breguet dial, the design has a distinctive personality that encapsulates the brilliant Montres Breguet’s watchmaking philosophy.

The mechanism and the dial plate of the Classique “Grande Complication” open worked are manufactured from platinum. The chromatics enhances the distinction of silvery tones by using intensively brushed pieces which are in a splendid contrast with the purple, blue and yellow parts that adorn the floating tourbillon.

The actual watch dial is located at the 12 o’clock position and it has vivid blue hours and minutes hands. The tourbillon regulator with running seconds is displayed at 6 o’clock where it is attached by using two sapphire crystals over a gold bezel. To offer a better legibility of the very complex tourbillon dial, the watch comes with pink gold studs hour markers located on the sapphire crystal.

The Messidor comes with a 558 SQ2 caliber mechanical self-winding movement that has a remarkable 50 hours power reserve. With 25 jewels, 201 components and a 2.5 frequency, this hand wound mechanism is fitted with running seconds on the tourbillon shaft, an invisible tourbillon bridge and a compensating balance spring with Breguet overcoil.

Considering the elegant and sophisticated dial of the watch it is really no surprise that Breguet opted for the classical black crocodile leather strap with black stitching on the margins. This choice is perfect for perpetuating the refined look of the model. The band is attached to the round simple case by using very prominent straight lugs and its ease of use is enhanced by the platinum pin clasp.

Exquisitely preserving Breguet’s identity and heritage, the Tourbillon Messidor 5335 embodies the expectations and necessities of modern watch passionate people. The spirit of contemporary times is reflected by n the traditional tourbillon core of the timepiece, an artful representation of vintage inspired aesthetics and perennial functional perfection.

July 15, 2016
Breguet Classique Hora Mundi

With a very stylish and unique design, amazing functionality and four patents, the Breguet Classique Hora Mundi 5717 is a statement of subtle elegance and imaginative modern watchmaking. It is the fine line where horology and jewelry blend in a sweet balance of perfectly studied forms and impressive performances. After all, it is the world’s first mechanical timepiece with instant jump time zones.

The watch comes in an exquisite platinum case that encapsulates the classical beauty of traditional pieces. Its round shape, the 43 mm large size diameter and the 13,5 mm thickness recreate a wonderful model that enjoys the timeless elegance of vintage designs. Another great aspect of this artfully designed platinum case is the ability of enduring water pressure associated with diving to depths of 30 meters.

The highly decorated dial of the Breguet 5717 is truly distinctive. The silver and blue representation of the globe that includes even the continents and the ocean’s waves are a very nice touch. Its intricate looks capture the old charm of vintage watches. The picturesque face of the watch offers very complex details without compromising legibility. To guarantee perfect readability, the brand decided to go for an atypical layout. At 6 o’clock there is a window that displays city names in blue on silver by using a rotating disc. At 12 o’clock there is a date display with vivid blue numbers and at 4 o’clock there is a day/night indicator that functions similar to a moon phase indicator. But the true beauty of this model consists of its richness of decorative touches recreated from stunning blue and silver combinations.

The Breguet Classique Hora Mundi includes elegant black Roman numerals and small dotted minutes markers printed over a brushed silver disc that highlights the central globe representation. The world map comes in three different versions. One shows the American continent, one shows Asia and the Pacific, and the third one shows Europe and Africa.

The watch is equipped with the 77F0 Calibre, a mechanical self-winding movement that delivers perfect accuracy and amazingly complicated functions. Not only, the Hora Mundi is a very precise timepiece, but it is also the world’s first mechanical watch that has an instant jump time zones. This means that all the displays can be changed instantly by simply pushing the left side button. Simply said, the model tells time in two of 24 times zones at your request.

This very complex and spectacular automatic mechanism is fitted with an in-house balance-wheel, a Swiss silicone escapement straight-line lever and a flat balance-spring. This artful movement contains 362 components, 43 jewels and offers a 55 hours power reserve. To allow its wearer to catch a glimpse of the impressive 77F0 Calibre, Breguet has created the watch with a sapphire case back that shows the hand engraved silver mechanism with “wave” motif coated with translucent lacquer.

The platinum case version of the Breguet Classique 5717 comes with a black crocodile leather strap that has black stitching on the sides. This classical band is extremely comfortable and stylish, enhancing the classy look of the watch.

Breguet Hora Mundi is an exceptional timepiece that captures the essence of contemporary horology. It combines the fascination of an intricate design with the utility of innovative functions that are crucial for the modern traveler, in love with style and sophisticated luxury watches.

March 30, 2016