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Passion finds its echo
A passion for invention and innovation
A passion shared
Passion from the age of reason
Tradition
Classique
Classique Grandes Complications
Marine
Hritage
Reine de Naples
High Jewellery
Type XX - XXI
Type XXII
A dictionary of passion
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Breguet evokes a genuine fascination through its capacity for innovation. Its inventions have left an indelible imprint on
watchmaking history and the developments currently being achieved within the Manufacture make Breguet an undeniable reference
in its field. This philosophy is entirely in tune with my vision of fine watchmaking: its ability to push the boundaries of horological
construction, blending aesthetics with mechanical constraints, makes it a full-fledged art in its own right.
Breguet is not only a brand embodying watchmaking excellence, but also a part of our cultural heritage, brimming with history
and emotions. The timepieces emerging from the Manufacture Breguet are works of art rendered unique by the artisans hand, and
endowed with genuine soul. Technology dedicated to serving Art is our watchword, and creating technical masterpieces is our daily
challenge. A mere stylistic exercise? Far from it: our technical accomplishments are intended to provide tangible improvements to the
performances of the watch, its precision and its daily use, the sole purpose being to satisfy the person who has acquired it.
Right from the start, Breguet had woven close ties with science and astronomy, placing the brand at the heart of European
intellectual development. My grandfather and I have made a priority of Research & Development. Today more than ever, engineers
and watchmakers play a pioneering role, working notably on fields such as magnetism, high frequency and the properties of new
materials like silicon and Liquidmetal resulting in major breakthroughs for the entire watch industry. Breguet takes pride in
offering exceptional models.
It is this singular alchemists blend of hand-craftsmanship expertise and cutting-edge technologies that I invite you to explore
Marc A.Hayek
President and CEO of Montres Breguet SA
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peers. But the creative and visionary genius that was Nicolas
new patents, and also built a new movement each year, several
strength of the Swatch Group, the brand had all the material and
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This challenge was all the more daring in that the Breguet
A. Hayek has taken up the reins of the brand. The spirit remains
6 // P A S S I O N F I N D S I T S E C H O
Not only has the Breguet company seen its turnover grow
and Seoul.
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8 // P A S S I O N F I N D S I T S E C H O
Watchmaking at Breguet.
improvements.
horology.
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10 // P A S S I O N F I N D S I T S E C H O
All of the hundreds of operations that go into the orchestration of a Breguet watch need deft hands, experienced eyes and
an ear for the melody of time.
Manufacture Breguets unrivaled combination of horological tradition and
sophisticated technology generates impeccable beauty and quality in time.
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Artistic craft or the art of craftsmanship, the know-how of the artisans such as the guilloch-work or
engine-turning specialists pictured here in the Manufacture Breguet remains one of the brands key assets.
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free hand. Alas, the Queen never got to admire her present, watch
was only finished in 1827, 34 years after her death, 4 years after
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as a full perpetual calendar showing the date, the day and the
civil and solar time. At centre, jumping hours and a minute hand
wood of the very Versailles oak tree under which the Queen
16 // A P A S S I O N F O R I N V E N T I O N A N D I N N O V A T I O N
the ideas that produced the Breguet balance spring, his first
its dependent watch, the tact watch, and finally the tourbillon,
patented in 1801.
His timepieces ruled the courts of Europe. For his most dis-
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18 // A P A S S I O N F O R I N V E N T I O N A N D I N N O V A T I O N
1786 The Breguet dial, engine-turned by hand
Escapement working without oil
1790 Invention of the pare-chute
( timepiece shock absorbers )
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parts with lower inertia, while the material itself remains extre-
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movements isochronism.
Silicon and its use for the flat balance spring led to
give this part its third dimension was a major feat in the watch
performances.
ments over the past four years has shown totally convincing
24 // A P A S S I O N F O R I N V E N T I O N A N D I N N O V A T I O N
High-frequency silicon.
way in which the seconds hand moves is visibly modified: since
the increase in frequency influences the duration of the tiny
20ths of a second.
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ned up whole new vistas for the Breguet Research & Development
tem, but also with enhancing its performance, achieved the feat
ding of the way in which magnetic fields affect the inside of the
noise and the need for a large supply of energy, while ensuring
increased precision.
26 // A P A S S I O N F O R I N V E N T I O N A N D I N N O V A T I O N
Awards
2002 Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix
Ladies Watch Prize
Reine de Naples 8908
2003 Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix
Public Prize
Rveil du Tsar 5707
p. 212
p. 100
p. 57
p. 84
Chronos Awards
Best Concept Watch
Tradition 7037
p. 62
p. 112
p. 79
p. 136
Chronos Awards
Best Ladies Watch
Reine de Naples 8928
p. 57
p. 57
p. 228
p. 57
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p. 68
p. 129
Watches Days
Public Prize Ladies Watch - Third Prize
Reine de Naples Sonnerie 8978
p. 211
p. 145
Premio Argo
Technical category
Type XXII 3880ST
p. 259
p. 68
p. 59
Revolution
Technical achievement
Classique Hora Mundi 5717
p.117
p. 239
Watches Days
1st Prize for Mens Watches
Classique Hora Mundi 5717
p.117
p. 239
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Breguet archives.
A.-L.Breguet took pains to register the production and
historians.
Opening the registers is like delving into history. In them
are the famous names that have marked their era, from Queen
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32 // A P A S S I O N S H A R E D
The great and the good of every age have recognised in a Breguet watch expressions of high human ideals creativeness, beauty,
impartiality. The watch owned by the worlds most prominent individuals holds equal fascination for their literary contemporaries.
For the most fashionable writers of every era, its a Breguet, rather than a watch, that comes into the story. The firms famed
archives record every Breguet watch sold since 1787. For its advertising campaign, Breguet selected a few of their owners who
warrant the attention of history.
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Gioachino Rossini
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A number of literary figures have paid tribute to the art of Breguet in their writings, among them : Stendhal, Pushkin, Prosper
Mrime, Balzac, Alexandre Dumas, Henry Murger, Victor Hugo, and, more recently, John Fowles, Patrick OBrian and Jiro Asada.
Stendhal
(1783-1842 )
Breguet makes a watch which for twenty years never goes wrong,
while the pitiful machine by which we live runs amiss and produces pain at least once a week.
Pushkin
(1799-1837 )
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Prosper Mrime
(1803-1870 )
The traveller regrets taking so much money with him. He looks at his Breguet watch perhaps its for the last time.
He would have been happier if it were hanging safely from his mantelpiece in Paris.
Balzac
(1799-1850 )
He drew out the most delicious thin watch that Breguet had ever made. Fancy, it is eleven oclock, I was up early.
Alexandre Dumas
(1802-1870 )
Danglars watch, a masterpiece by Breguet which he had rewound with care before
setting out the previous day, chimed half past five in the morning.
Henry Murger
(1822-1861)
Scenes of Bohemian Life (1848), the work that inspired Puccini for his opera La Bohme
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Victor Hugo
(1802-1885 )
At times the heart plays tricks and lets us down. The vigilant are right.
For God ( the mighty Breguet ) gave us faith, and seeing it was good, improved it with a watchful eye.
John Fowles
( 1926 - 2005 )
He takes out his watch, a Breguet, () an instrument from the bench of the greatest of watchmakers.
The French Lieutenants Woman (1969 )
Patrick OBrian
(1914-2000 )
They were both indeed Breguet watches, wonderfully accurate, wonderfully resistant ().
Blue at the Mizzen (1999 )
Jiro Asada
My watch that you see here is a jewel made by a great craftsman called Breguet.
It seems that it was once treasured by King Louis and Queen Marie-Antoinette.
Its a real masterpiece, of unequalled precision.
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Breguet constructed
his first travelling clock in 1796.
Fitting with a calendar and a repeater, this small clock, glazed on four sides and numbered 178, was bought by General
Napoleon Bonaparte in 1798. A.-L.Breguet went on to design more sophisticated models in neo-classical or astonishingly modern
styles, adding grand and small strike, perpetual calendar, moon-phases and alarm indicator. Today still, the Breguet collection
includes a travelling clock, fitted with both a hand-wound chronograph movement and a thermometer.
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6190AG/12
Classique silver clock
with thermometer calibrated
in both Celsius and
Fahrenheit. Hand-wound
chronograph movement.
Centre minute totaliser
and seconds. Dial in silvered
925 silver, hand-engraved
on a rose engine.
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Breguet watches are unmistakable for their perfectly rational styling where lines are clean and functions clear. To create the
style that time cannot age, A.-L.Breguet turned to the classical rules of proportion and order. As in all precious objects, it is the
sum of detail that gives a watch its particular presence. Today Breguet watches carry the pedigree of an original design in sharp,
blued-steel hands and the crisp engine-turning of the dial.
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A single number
Watch enthusiasts agree that each Breguet watch represents an exceptional standard of horological art that deserves to be
identified for posterity. Since Breguets early days, the manufacturing numbers of its watches have enabled collectors to confirm
their origin and provenance. In keeping with tradition, the unique production number assigned to each Breguet watch will testify
to the talent and the care of its manufacture for generations to come.
countermeasure : the secret signature. Etched into the dial, the signature is all but invisible unless the dial is examined in oblique
light. Still a token of authenticity today, the secret signature has remained a feature of most Breguet dials down to the present.
46 // P A S S I O N F R O M T H E A G E O F R E A S O N
Engine-turned dials
Around 1786, Breguet began fitting his watches with engine-turned silver or gold dials of his own design. The craft of carving
recurring patterns in metal is rare today, but it remains one of the details that identify Breguet watches. Manually engine-turned,
their dials are celebrated for the fineness of their patterns, reflecting the regularity of the movements within.
An engine-turned dial is indisputably a true work of art. Smooth to start with, the solid gold dial plate is first worked with
a hand graver to outline and hollow out the areas of the dial reserved for such indications as the power reserve, the phases of
the moon, the subdial for the seconds and others, depending on the model. Engine-turning as such can now begin, resulting in a
finely textured, glareproofed matt surface. Not only do the decorative patterns selected clou de Paris hobnailing, pav de Paris
cobbling, sunburst, barleycorn, waves, crossweave, checkerboard, flame and many more make the dial far easier to read, they
also contribute greatly to its unique character.
Today still, Breguet craftsmen continue to use engine-turning lathes designed and built over a century ago. With a precision
of a tenth of a millimeter, they engrave intricate patterns reflecting their uncommon virtuosity. From start to finish, engine-turning
depends essentially on the craftsmans sharp eye and steady hand, of which the lathe is but an extension.
Once the dial plate has been meticulously engine-turned by hand, it is silver coated using techniques developed over two
centuries ago : powdered silver is delicately brushed on the plate with circular or linear movements, depending on the type of
satin-like finish desired.
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Today, the same kind of engine-turned guilloch work engraved on gold Breguet dials is also executed on delicate and brittle
48 // P A S S I O N F R O M T H E A G E O F R E A S O N
Breguet numerals
Some Breguet watches display the distinctive numerals that A.- L.Breguet designed. Although he himself was no calligraphist,
Breguets Arabic numerals show his flair for combining function with elegance. Still used today, particularly on watches with enamel
dials, Breguet numerals first appeared before the French Revolution when they shared the dial with tiny stars to mark the minutes
and stylised fleur-de-lys at five-minute intervals. By 1790 they had assumed their definitive form.
Caseband fluting
The fluting ( fine grooves enhanced with double beading ) on the caseband of Breguets watches is another of the discreet
decorative details that constitute what has become known as the Breguet style. In common with many period Breguet timepieces,
most of its modern wristwatches have fluted casebands - one of the features that set them apart from other watches. The fluted
pattern is cold-rolled into the caseband then finished by hand on a mechanical workpiece-holder.
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Breguet hands
Breguet watches have featured its founders celebrated hollow, eccentric moon tip watch hands for over two centuries now.
Designed around 1783, his slim, sleek hands proved an instant success and the expression Breguet hands soon became a common
watchmakers term. Simple and easy-to-read, they are found on most Breguet timepieces and have been widely imitated by others.
Lugs
Although essential only to wristwatches, the lugs that link the strap to the case bear all the hallmarks of authentic Breguet
styling. Screw-pins, rather than the more usual sprung bars, hold the strap between the horns, a solution that is not only better
looking but also more secure. The lugs have to be welded onto the caseband as much for the technical reasons of rigidity and
strength as for aesthetic consistency. Equally exacting is the drilling of the hole for the winding stem. Only absolute precision
ensures a watertight case.
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Conveying an ultimate touch of elegance and refinement, the writing instruments and cufflinks reflect the brand signature
features, such as the famous fluted pattern. The writing instruments crafted in silver pay tribute to literature and to the authors who
have honoured Breguet. Whether the cufflinks reveal something of the celebrated engine-turned or white grand feu enamelled dials,
reinterpret the Clou de Paris hobnail design, feature the Breguet initial or a miniature oscillating weight, all salute the splendour
of the brands timepieces and the skill of its watchmaking artisans.
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Hand chamfering. Hand chamfering or bevelling is a meticulous and delicate finish that calls
for a blend of know-how and dexterity. The operation consists of rounding off the sharp edges
of watch parts using a succession of different files and then a buff composed of a lath of wood
covered with emery paper. The chamfer achieved is polished with a burnisher, a small tool generally
made of ground steel coated with diamantine polishing powder. The outline of the parts is thus
accentuated by creating a luminous shimmering effect.
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The Tradition collection pays a vibrant tribute to the memory of Breguet. Inspired by the legendary souscription watches of
Breguet, Tradition timepieces suggest both a return to the brands origins and a vision of its future. Aptly reconciling established and
avant-garde styling, their dial face accommodates horological complications in trim, aesthetically sweeping compositions. True to the
rules of flawless craftsmanship instituted two centuries ago, even their most modest parts receive a sand-blasted surface finish,
meticulously applied by hand. Masterly expressions of times elusive complexity, Tradition timepieces deftly capture its innermost spirit.
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7027BA/11/9V6
Tradition wristwatch in 18-carat
yellow gold. Hand-wound
movement with power reserve
indicated above and underneath.
Off-centred silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback. Water-resistant
to 3 bar (30m ). Also in white
gold with silvered movement.
Diameter: 37mm.
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7027BR/R9/9V6
Tradition wristwatch in
18-carat rose gold. Hand-wound
movement with power reserve
indicated above and underneath.
Off-centred black dial in gold,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 37mm.
7027BR/G9/9V6
Tradition wristwatch in
18-carat rose gold. Hand-wound
movement with power reserve
indicated above and underneath.
Off-centred black dial in gold,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 37mm.
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7027BB/G9/9V6
Tradition wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Hand-wound
movement with power reserve
indicated above and underneath.
Off-centred black dial in gold,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 37mm.
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7037BA/11/9V6
Tradition wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Selfwinding movement with
retrograding seconds hand.
Off-centred silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 38mm.
7037BB/11/9V6
Tradition wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Selfwinding movement with
retrograding seconds hand.
Off-centred silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 38mm.
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7057BB/11/9W6
Tradition wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold.
Hand-wound movement with
power reserve indicated on
the dial and on the back.
Off-centred silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 40mm.
64 // T R A D I T I O N
7057BR/G9/9W6
Tradition wristwatch
in 18-carat rose gold.
Hand-wound movement with
power reserve indicated on
the dial and on the back.
Off-centred black gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white gold with
slate grey movement.
Diameter : 40mm.
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7057BR/R9/9W6
Tradition wristwatch
in 18-carat rose gold.
Hand-wound movement with
power reserve indicated on
the dial and on the back.
Off-centred black gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter : 40mm.
68 // T R A D I T I O N G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
7047PT/11/9ZU
Tradition Grande Complication
wristwatch in platinum, with
fusee tourbillon. Balance spring
in silicon. Hand-wound movement
with power reserve displayed
on the barrel drum. Offcentred silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 41mm.
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7047BA/11/9ZU
Tradition Grande Complication
wristwatch in 18-carat yellow
gold, with fusee tourbillon. Balance
spring in silicon. Hand-wound
movement with power reserve
displayed on the barrel drum.
Off-centred silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 41mm.
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Whether extra-thin models with manually wound or automatic movements or complicated watches, they are all true to the technical
principles, the artistry and the traditional values of the Breguet watch. Classique wristwatches capture the essence of Breguets original
features. In some models, the precious materials of former times and fired enamel dials with Arabic numerals will delight Breguet enthusiasts.
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5157BB/11/9V6
Extra-thin Classique
wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Self-winding
movement. Balance spring
in silicon. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter: 38mm.
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5907BA/12/984
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold.
Hand-wound movement with
seconds subdial. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white or rose gold.
Diameter: 34mm.
5920BA/15/984
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Selfwinding movement with
date and seconds subdial.
Silvered gold dial, handengraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white or rose gold.
Diameter: 34mm.
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5930BA/12/986
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Selfwinding movement with
date. Silvered gold dial, handengraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white gold.
Diameter: 35.50mm.
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5967BA/11/9W6
Extra-thin Classique
wristwatch in 18-carat
yellow gold. Hand-wound
movement. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white gold.
Diameter: 41mm.
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5177BR/12/9V6
Classique wristwatch
in 18-carat rose gold.
Self-winding movement with
date. Lever and escape wheel
in silicon. Balance spring with
Breguet overcoil. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow or white gold.
Diameter: 38mm.
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5177BB/29/9V6
Classique wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Selfwinding movement with date.
Lever and escape wheel in
silicon. Balance spring with
Breguet overcoil. White
grand feu enamel dial. Breguet
Arabic numerals. Secret
signature. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in yellow or rose gold.
Diameter : 38 mm.
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5178BR/29/9V6 D000
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat rose gold. Bezel
set with 84 diamonds, approx.
0.634ct. Self-winding movement
with date. Lever and escape wheel
in silicon. Balance spring with
Breguet overcoil. White grand feu
enamel dial. Breguet Arabic numerals.
Secret signature. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow or white gold.
Diameter: 38mm.
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5140BA/12/9W6
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Selfwinding movement with
seconds subdial. Balance
spring in silicon. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Waterresistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 40mm.
5140BA/29/9W6
Classique wristwatch
in 18-carat yellow gold.
Self-winding movement with
seconds subdial. Balance
spring in silicon. White
grand feu enamel dial. Breguet
Arabic numerals. Secret signature.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white gold.
Diameter: 40mm.
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5140BB/12/9W6
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Selfwinding movement with
seconds subdial. Balance
spring in silicon. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Waterresistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 40mm.
84 // C L A S S I Q U E
5207BB/12/9V6
Classique wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold.
Self-winding movement.
Retrograding seconds subdial
and power-reserve indicator.
Off-centred chapter ring. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 39mm.
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5207BB/12/BV0
Classique wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold.
Self-winding movement.
Retrograding seconds subdial
and power-reserve indicator.
Off-centred chapter ring. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar
(30m). Also in yellow gold.
Diameter: 39mm.
5207BA/12/9V6
Classique wristwatch
in 18-carat yellow gold.
Self-winding movement.
Retrograding seconds subdial
and power-reserve indicator.
Off-centred chapter ring. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 39mm.
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5197BA/15/986
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Selfwinding movement with date.
Lever, escape wheel and balance
spring in silicon. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar
(30m). Also in white gold.
Diameter: 35.50mm.
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8067BA/52/964
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold.
Self-winding movement.
Natural mother-of-pearl dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar
(30m). Also in white gold.
Diameter: 30mm.
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8068BB/52/964 DD00
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel and
lugs set with 64 diamonds,
approx. 1.09 cts . Selfwinding movement. Natural
mother-of-pearl dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter: 30mm.
8068BB/52/BCO DD00
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel
and lugs set with 64 diamonds,
approx. 1.09 cts . Selfwinding movement. Natural
mother-of-pearl dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter: 30mm.
90 // C L A S S I Q U E
8788
7787BR/29/9V6
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7787BB/12/9V6
Also Available: 36mm diameter, bezel and lugs set with diamonds,
ref.8788BB/12/986 DD00 and 8788BR/12/986 DD00.
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8788BR/29/986 DD00
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Watch No.5, started in 1787 but only finished in March 1794 by A.-L. Breguet for Count
Journiac St. Mard. This watch was acquired by Nicolas G. Hayek for the Breguet Museum
for the highest price ever paid at a public auction for an antique watch by Breguet.
This watch inspired the reference 3137 wristwatch of today.
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3137BA/11/986
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Selfwinding movement with
date, power-reserve indicator
and phases and age of the
moon. Balance spring in
silicon. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white gold.
Diameter: 35.50mm.
96 // C L A S S I Q U E
7137BA/11/9V6
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Selfwinding extra-thin movement
with date, power-reserve indicator
and phases and age of the
moon. Balance spring in
silicon. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white gold.
Diameter: 39mm.
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7337BR/1E/9V6
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat rose gold. Selfwinding movement showing
the date, the day and the phases
and age of the moon. Balance
spring in silicon. Seconds
subdial. Off-centred chapter ring.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow or white gold.
Diameter: 39mm.
100 // C L A S S I Q U E
5707BA/12/9V6
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5707BB/12/9V6
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5
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Grain dorge circulaire on the small seconds subdial at the 6 (and on the rotor )
104 // C L A S S I Q U E
7800BA/11/9YV
Rveil Musical. Classique wristwatch in 18-carat yellow gold.
Self-winding movement. Rotating dial hand-engraved on a
rose engine and rhodium coated. Silvered gold chapter ring.
Alarm on/off and autonomy indicators. Water-resistant to
3 bar (30m). Also in white gold. Diameter: 48mm.
108 // C L A S S I Q U E
5947BA/12/9V6
Classique split-seconds chronograph in 18-carat yellow gold.
Hand-wound movement with
seconds subdial. 30-minute
totaliser. Split-seconds pushpiece
in the crown. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet
overcoil. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white gold.
Diameter: 39mm.
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5247BR/12/9V6
Classique chronograph
in 18-carat rose gold.
Hand-wound movement with
seconds subdial and 30-minute
totaliser. Tachometric scale
indication. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white gold.
Diameter: 39mm.
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5247BR/29/9V6
Classique chronograph
in 18-carat rose gold.
Hand-wound movement with
seconds subdial and 30-minute
totaliser. Tachometric scale
indication. White grand feu
enamel dial. Breguet Arabic
numerals. Secret signature.
Sapphire caseback. Waterresistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white gold.
Diameter: 39mm.
112 // C L A S S I Q U E
5238BB/10/9V6 DD00
Classique openworked
chronograph in 18-carat white
gold. Hand-wound movement
with seconds subdial. 30-minute
totaliser. Bezel, lugs and caseband paved with 96 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 13cts.
Diameter: 40.30mm.
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114 // C L A S S I Q U E
7717BA/1E/986
Classique wristwatch in 18-carat
yellow gold. Self-winding movement with perpetual calendar
showing, on one line, the day,
date, month and leap years,
with instant year jump. Patented
mechanism. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white gold.
Diameter: 35.50mm.
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5327BA/1E/9V6
Classique wristwatch in 18-carat
yellow gold. Self-winding extra-thin
movement engraved by hand, with
perpetual calendar showing the day,
date, month, leap years and the
phases and age of the moon.
Balance spring in silicon. Powerreserve indicator. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback. Water-resistant
to 3 bar (30m). Also in white
or rose gold and in platinum.
Diameter: 39mm.
116 // C L A S S I Q U E
Hora Mundi.
A new generation of time-zone watches.
From first glance, Hora Mundi is an invitation to journey across oceans and continents. Europe-Africa, Asia-Oceania or
America : three parts of the world are respectively depicted on three different models.
This set of three dials for a time-zone watch featuring understated indications conceals a single and extremely ingenious
mechanism. The fact that the display of the local time zone and of any other selected time zone is provided by the same hands
implies instant time change in order for the watch to be truly functional. This technical feat is accomplished by means of a
mechanical memory system featuring two heart-shaped cams. Another challenge it embodies lies in ensuring that the date and
the day/night indication are instantly aligned with the time displayed.
The Classique Hora Mundi is thus the first mechanical instant-jump time-zone watch with a mechanical memory providing
synchronised displays of the date, day/night indication and city.
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5717PT/EU/9ZU
118 // C L A S S I Q U E
5717PT/US/9ZU
Classique wristwatch in platinum.
Self-winding movement.
Instant-jump time-zone display
with synchronised date, day/night
indication and city. Gold dial
depicting the American continent,
hand-engraved on a rose engine
with wave motif coated with
translucent lacquer. Sapphire
caseback. Water-resistant to
3 bar (30m). Also in rose gold.
Diameter: 43mm.
5717BR/AS/9ZU
122 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
Breguets Grandes Complications salute the centuries-old meeting of peerless watchmaking and mechanical mastery. Even
today, watchmakers approach this area of watchmaking with few illusions as to the magnitude of the challenge. Building a Grande
Complication wristwatch confronts them with a maze of technical difficulties challenging both their skill and their powers of invention.
Thinking and working in four dimensions, generations of Breguet watchmakers have driven their art to new heights, turning out minute
repeaters, perpetual calendar watches and tourbillon designs. Several patents have honoured their innovative spirit and their brilliant
research in these fields.
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3357BR/12/986
Classique Grande Complication
wristwatch in 18-carat rose gold,
with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
Running seconds on the
tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet
overcoil. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow or white gold.
Diameter: 35mm.
124 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
3358BB/52/986 DD00
Classique Grande Complication
wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold, with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement. Running seconds on
the tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet
overcoil. Bezel and lugs set with
74 diamonds, approx. 1.33cts.
Natural mother-of-pearl
dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Breguet Arabic
numerals. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 35mm.
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3355PT/00/PA0
Classique Grande Complication
openworked wristwatch in
platinum, with tourbillon. Handwound movement, engraved by
hand. Running seconds on the
tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet
overcoil. Chapter ring and seconds
semi-circle in silvered gold,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 35mm.
3355PT/00/986
Classique Grande Complication
openworked wristwatch in
platinum, with tourbillon. Handwound movement, engraved by
hand. Running seconds on the
tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet
overcoil. Chapter ring and seconds
semi-circle in silvered gold,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 35mm.
126 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
// 127
and the sheer genius of its concept. For many, the tourbillon
death in 1823. But it came into its own in the hands of his succes-
regulating organ.
128 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
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5335BR/42/9W6
132 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5357PT/12/9V6
Classique Grande Complication
wristwatch in platinum, with
tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
Running seconds on the
tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet
overcoil. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter: 39mm.
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5357BA/1B/9V6
134 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5359BB/6B/9V6 DD0D
Classique Grande Complication
in 18-carat white gold, with
tourbillon. Hand-wound movement.
Running seconds on the tourbillon
shaft. Compensating balance spring
with Breguet overcoil. Bezel, lugs
and caseband paved with 134
baguette-cut diamonds, approx.
10.37cts. Silvered gold dial, handengraved on a rose engine and paved
with 356 diamonds, approx. 0.50ct.
Diameter: 40.30mm.
136 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5307BA/12/9V6
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5307PT/12/9V6
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5317BA/12/9V6
140 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
3755PR/1E/9V6
Classique Grande Complication
openworked wristwatch in
platinum, with tourbillon. Pinkgilded hand-wound movement
engraved by hand. Perpetual
calendar showing the day, date,
month and leap years. Running
seconds on the tourbillon
shaft. Compensating balance
spring with Breguet overcoil.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 39 mm.
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3757BA/1E/9V6
Classique Grande Complication
wristwatch in 18-carat yellow gold,
with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
Perpetual calendar showing the day,
date, month and leap years. Running
seconds on the tourbillon shaft.
Compensating balance spring with
Breguet overcoil. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback. Water-resistant
to 3 bar (30m). Also in platinum.
Diameter: 39mm.
3657BA/12/9V6
142 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
1801BB/12/2W6
Classique Grande Complication
wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold, with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
Running seconds on the tourbillon
shaft. Compensating balance
spring with Breguet overcoil.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Engineturned gold cover, inscribed
Tourbillon. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 40.50mm.
1801BR/12/2W6
Classique Grande Complication
wristwatch in 18-carat rose
gold, with tourbillon. Handwound movement, engraved
by hand. Small seconds on the
tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet overcoil.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Engineturned gold cover, inscribed
Tourbillon. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 40.50mm.
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1808BR/92/9W6 DD00
Classique Grande Complication
wristwatch in 18-carat rose
gold, with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
Small seconds on the tourbillon
shaft. Compensating balance
spring with Breguet overcoil.
Black rhodium gold dial, handengraved on a rose engine.
Gold cover, inscribed Tourbillon
and set with 706 diamonds,
approx. 4.70cts. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 40.50mm.
144 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
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5347PT/11/9ZU
Classique Grande Complication
wristwatch in platinum with twin
rotating tourbillons. Two independent tourbillons affixed by a
bridge to a centre plate making
a complete rotation in 12 hours.
Balance springs with Breguet
overcoil. Manually engraved
hand-wound movement. Silvered
gold chapter ring. Centre plate
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in rose gold.
Diameter: 44mm.
148 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5347BR/11/9ZU
Classique Grande Complication
wristwatch in 18-carat rose gold,
with twin rotating tourbillons. Two
independent tourbillons affixed by a
bridge to a centre plate making a
complete rotation in 12 hours. Balance
springs with Breguet overcoil. Manually
engraved hand-wound movement.
Silvered gold chapter ring. Centre
plate hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback. Water-resistant
to 3 bar (30m). Also in platinum.
Diameter: 44mm.
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5349PT/11/9ZU DD0D
Classique Grande Complication
wristwatch in platinum, with twin
rotating tourbillons. Two independent
tourbillons affixed by a bridge to
a centre plate making a complete
rotation in 12 hours. Balance
springs with Breguet overcoil.
Manually engraved hand-wound
movement. Bezel, lugs and caseband
paved with 107 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 30.30cts. Silvered
gold chapter ring and centre plate
paved with 310 diamonds, approx.
1.62cts. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 50mm.
150 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
The two values are exactly matched on just four days a year.
system and true solar time has been replaced by mean solar
time in which all days are equal. The equation of time is the
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February 12
~ +14 minutes
April 16
June 14
Sun
December 25
November 3
~ -16 minutes
September 1
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3477BR/1E/986
Classique Grande Complication
wristwatch in 18-carat rose gold.
Self-winding movement with perpetual
equation of time, power-reserve
indicator and perpetual calendar
showing the day, date, month and
leap years. Patented mechanism.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow gold or platinum.
Diameter: 35.50mm.
154 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
The leading horologists of the late 17th century vied to create a chiming watch that would allow the time to be known on
demand in the dark. Around 1680 they produced the first repeating watches. Since then, a number of watchmakers have contributed
to the development of the repeater, improving its accuracy from the nearest quarter-hour to the nearest minute. A.-L.Breguet was
responsible for a decisive invention in the development of the repeater. Replacing the bells of the early repeaters with strip-steel gongs
curved around the movement, he greatly reduced the size of the repeating watch while retaining a good quality of sound.
A.-L.Breguets gongs are still essential to repeaters, while metallurgical advances have considerably improved their sound.
Building a minute repeater is the job of an experienced watchmaker. Along with a musical ear, it demands great manual dexterity.
The slightest mistake can ruin hours of work.
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7637BB/12/9ZU
Classique Grande Complication
minute repeater wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
Subdial for the seconds. 24-hour
display with day and night sectors.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Also in rose gold.
Diameter: 42mm.
158 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5447BB/1E/9V6
Classique Grande Complication
minute repeater wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand
with perpetual calendar showing
the day, date, month, leap
years and phases and age of
the moon. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 40mm.
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5447BR/1E/9V6
Classique Grande Complication
minute repeater wristwatch in
18-carat rose gold. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand
with perpetual calendar showing
the day, date, month, leap
years and phases and age of
the moon. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 40mm.
160 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
7639BB/6D/9XV DD0D
Classique Grande Complication
minute repeater wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
Bezel, caseband, repeating-slide
and lugs set with 160 baguettecut diamonds, approx. 10.82cts.
Dial paved with 392 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 6.73cts,
silvered gold chapter ring with
12 diamond hour-markers, approx.
0.017ct. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 44.50mm.
162 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
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1907BA/12
Classique Grande Complication
pocket watch in 18-carat yellow
gold, with grand strike and
tourbillon. Manually engraved
hand-wound movement
with 2-way rotating crown.
Off-centred chapter ring. Centre
minute hand. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 56.50mm.
Engine-turning a case-back. Expressing a keen sense of detail, the caseback is engraved by an artisan who handles the engine-turning lathe with great
sensitivity: the operation is performed by the craftsmans hand, of which the
instrument is but an extension.
166 // M A R I N E
The Marine Collection.
Breguet, chronometer maker to the French Royal Navy.
Marine watches are based on the traditional Breguet values, while interpreting them in a contemporary way in order to
create sporty timepieces. The Marine watches possess all the qualities laid down by A.-L. Breguet as chronometer maker to the
French Navy. A reinforced case and a protected crown make the Marine watches safe in action, while their workmanship and
styling show that elegance always outranks fashion.
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5817ST/92/5V8
168 // M A R I N E
5817ST/12/5V8
Marine wristwatch in steel.
Self-winding movement
with large date and centre
seconds hand. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on
a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 39mm.
5817ST/12/SV0
Marine wristwatch in steel.
Self-winding movement
with large date and centre
seconds hand. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on
a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 39mm.
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5817BA/12/9V8
Marine wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Selfwinding movement with large
date and centre seconds hand.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 39mm.
170 // M A R I N E
5817BR/Z2/RV0
Marine wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Self-winding movement
with large date and centre
seconds hand. Black rhodium
gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 39mm.
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5817BR/Z2/5V8
Marine wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Self-winding movement
with large date and centre
seconds hand. Black rhodium
gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 39mm.
172 // M A R I N E
5827BB/12/5ZU
Marine chronograph in 18-carat
white gold. Self-winding movement
with date and seconds subdial.
15-minute sector. Centre chronograph
minutes and seconds. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter : 42 mm.
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5827BB/12/BZ0
Marine chronograph in 18-carat
white gold. Self-winding movement
with date and seconds subdial.
15-minute sector. Centre
chronograph minutes and seconds.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter: 42mm.
174 // M A R I N E
5827BR/Z2/5ZU
176 // M A R I N E
5847BB/92/BZ0
5847BR/32/5ZV
Marine Royale alarm
wristwatch in 18-carat rose
gold. Self-winding movement
with date. Alarm power-reserve
indicator. Self-winding alarm on/off
indicator. Pink-gilded gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 30 bar (300m).
Diameter: 45mm.
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5847BR/Z2/5ZV
178 // M A R I N E
5847BB/12/5ZV
180 // M A R I N E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
// 181
5837BR/92/5ZU
184 // M A R I N E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5837PT/U2/5ZU
Marine chronograph Grande
Complication in platinum, with
tourbillon. Hand-wound movement.
Balance spring, escape wheel and
lever in silicon. Tourbillon carriage
in titanium. Running seconds
on the tourbillon shaft. 30-minute
and 12-hour totalisers. Dial in
silvered platinum-coated gold,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback. Waterresistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter : 42mm.
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5839BB/6D/9ZU DD0D
Marine chronograph Grande
Complication in 18-carat white gold,
with tourbillon. Hand-wound movement.
Balance spring, escape wheel and
lever in silicon. Tourbillon carriage
in titanium. Running seconds on the
tourbillon shaft. 30-minute and 12-hour
totalisers. Bezel, caseband, lugs, crown
and pushpieces paved with 186 baguettecut diamonds, approx. 11.77cts. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine and set with 132 diamonds,
approx. 0.35ct. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter : 43mm.
186 // M A R I N E
5829BR/8R/9ZU DD0D
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5829BB/8D/9ZU DD0D
188 // M A R I N E
8818BB/59/564 DD00
Marine wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Bezel and lugs set
with 58 diamonds, approx. 1.25 cts.
Self-winding movement. Natural
mother-of-pearl dial, handengraved on a rose engine and
set with 10 diamonds, approx.
0.025 ct. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter : 30 mm.
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8818BB/59/864 DD0D
Marine wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Bezel and lugs set
with 58 diamonds, approx.1.25cts.
Self-winding movement. Natural
mother-of-pearl dial, handengraved on a rose engine and
set with 10 diamonds, approx.
0.025ct. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter: 30mm.
192 // M A R I N E
A masterpiece in miniature.
The smallest self-winding chronograph movement in the world.
Women have demanded and inspired some of Breguets most spectacular achievements from the firms earliest days. The
Marie-Antoinette watch, for example, is one of the most important ( and sought-after ) timepieces in the history of horology. Noteworthy
also is the first wristwatch, a Breguet invention for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples. It is thus for ladies watch that Breguet has
stretched technical limits to create the smallest self-winding chronograph of its class. Full chronograph functions, governed precisely
by a column-wheel and a self-winding movement with a date and running seconds interact in a 10 1/2 line calibre barely 6 mm thick.
In a ladys watchcase, the chronograph is transformed into a tiny, but perfect, mechanical jewel.
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ACTUAL
8827BR/52/586
Marine chronograph in 18-carat
rose gold. Self-winding movement
with date calendar and subdial
for the seconds. 30-minute
and 12-hour totalisers. Natural
mother-of-pearl dial, handengraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 5 bar (50m).
Diameter : 34.60mm.
194 // M A R I N E
8828BB/5D/586 DD00
Marine chronograph in 18-carat
white gold. Self-winding movement
with date calendar and subdial
for the seconds. 30-minute and
12-hour totalisers. Natural motherof-pearl dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine and set with
7 diamonds, approx.0.0105ct.
Bezel and lugs set with 74
diamonds, approx.1.16cts.
Water-resistant to 5 bar (50m).
Diameter: 34.60mm.
8828BR/5D/586 DD00
Marine chronograph in 18-carat
rose gold. Self-winding movement
with date calendar and subdial
for the seconds. 30-minute and
12-hour totalisers. Natural motherof-pearl dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine and set with
7 diamonds, approx. 0.0105ct.
Bezel and lugs set with 74
diamonds, approx. 1.16cts.
Water-resistant to 5 bar (50m).
Diameter: 34.60mm.
198 // H R I T A G E
Hritage collection.
The curve that challenges technical mastery.
A Breguet watch does not need its conventional round case to be recognised for what it is. The Hritage models show that even
in a curved tonneau case, a Breguet remains unmistakably a Breguet. Adapting late 18 th century styling concepts to the shapes of
the 21st century demands a great deal from design engineers, casemakers and dialmakers. But the perfect curves of the case and
the delicately engine-turned dial set off the caseband fluting and exquisitely designed lugs to their best advantage.
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3660BB/12/984
Hritage wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Curved
tonneau-shaped case. Selfwinding movement with running
seconds. Curved silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Water-resistant to
3 bar (30m). Also in rose gold.
Dimensions: 35x29.60mm.
200 // H R I T A G E
3661BR/12/984 DD00
Hritage wristwatch in
18-carat rose gold. Curved
tonneau-shaped case. Self-winding
movement with running seconds.
Bezel and lugs set with 56
diamonds, approx.1.869ct.
Curved silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white gold.
Dimensions: 35x29.60mm.
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5480BB/12/996
Hritage wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Curved
tonneau-shaped case. Selfwinding movement with large
date and running seconds.
Curved silvered gold dial, handengraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow or rose gold.
Dimensions: 40.40x34mm.
202 // H R I T A G E
5460BA/12/996
Hritage chronograph in
18-carat yellow gold. Curved
tonneau-shaped case. Self-winding
movement with running seconds
and date. 30-minute and 12-hour
totalisers. Curved silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in white gold.
Dimensions: 37.50x31.60mm.
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5469BB/62/996 DD0D
5460BB/12/BB0
Hritage chronograph in
18-carat white gold. Curved
tonneau-shaped case. Selfwinding movement with
running seconds and date.
30-minute and 12-hour totalisers.
Curved silvered gold dial, handengraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow gold.
Dimensions: 37.50x31.60mm.
Hritage chronograph in
18-carat white gold. Curved
tonneau-shaped case. Selfwinding movement with
date and running seconds.
30-minute and 12-hour totalisers.
Bezel, lugs and caseband set
with 175 baguette-cut diamonds,
approx. 11.28cts. Curved
silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine and paved with
84 diamonds, approx.0.283ct.
Dimensions: 40.40x34mm.
206 // H R I T A G E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5497BR/12/9V6
Hritage Grande Complication
wristwatch in 18-carat rose gold,
with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
Small seconds on the tourbillon
shaft. Compensating balance
spring with Breguet overcoil.
Silvered gold dial, handengraved on a rose engine.
Partial sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Dimensions : 42 x 35 mm.
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5497PT/12/9V6
210 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
The models in the Reine de Naples line, anthems of praise to femininity, are inspired by this legendary creation: resolutely
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8978BB/58/974 D00D
Reine de Naples Grande Complication
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold with
hour strike. Bezel set with 30 diamonds
weighing approx. 2.93cts. Alarm on/off
indicator set with one diamond, approx.
0.0095ct. Self-winding movement
engraved by hand. White natural motherof-pearl dial. Off-centred chapter ring with
Breguet Arabic numerals. Sapphire caseback. Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Dimensions: 38.45x30.40mm.
212 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
8908BB/52/864 D00D
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8908BB/V2/864 D00D
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Bezel
and dial flange set with 128
diamonds weighing approx.
0.83ct. Self-winding movement
with running seconds. Powerreserve and moon-phase
indicators. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine and partly in blue
natural mother-of-pearl.
Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Dimensions: 36.50x 28.45mm.
8908BA/V2/864 D00D
216 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
8909BB/VD/J29 DDDD
Reine de Naples wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel and caseband paved with 86 baguette-cut
diamonds, weighing approx.6.85cts.
Self-winding movement. Power-reserve
and moon-phase indicators. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine paved with 67 diamonds,
approx.0.168ct, and partly in blue
natural mother-of-pearl. Bracelet set
with 650 diamonds, approx. 3.661cts,
151 baguette-cut diamonds, approx.
5.538cts, and 11 diamonds,
approx. 1.188cts. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions: 38.50x 30.45mm.
8909BB/VD/864 D00D
Reine de Naples wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel and
caseband paved with 89 baguette-cut
diamonds, weighing approx. 7.12cts.
Self-winding movement. Power-reserve
and moon-phase indicators.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine paved with
67 diamonds, approx.0.168ct,
and partly in blue natural motherof-pearl. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions: 38.50x30.45mm.
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8909BB/VD/J29 DDD0
Reine de Naples wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel and
caseband paved with 86 baguette-cut
diamonds, weighing approx.6.85cts.
Self-winding movement. Power-reserve
and moon-phase indicators. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose engine
paved with 67 diamonds, approx. 0.168ct,
and partly in blue natural mother-of-pearl.
Bracelet set with 650 diamonds, approx.
3.661cts, 151 baguette-cut diamonds,
approx. 5.538cts, and 11 sapphire cabochons,
approx. 1.705cts. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions: 38.50x 30.45mm.
220 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
8909BB/5D/J21 RRRR
Reine de Naples wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Bezel and caseband set with
48 baguette-cut rubies, approx. 4.31cts and
38 baguette-cut diamonds, approx.2.80cts.
Self-winding movement. Power-reserve and
moon-phase indicators. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine and paved
with 67 diamonds, approx. 0.168ct,
and partly in white natural motherof-pearl. Bracelet set with 371 diamonds,
approx. 1.949cts and 11 oval rubies,
approx. 1.56cts. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions: 38.50x30.45mm.
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222 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
8918BB/58/J39 D00D
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8918BB/58/864 D00D
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Bezel and
dial flange set with 117 diamonds
weighing approx.0.99ct. Self-winding
movement. Silvered gold dial, handengraved on a rose engine and partly
in white natural mother-of-pearl.
Breguet Arabic numerals. Pear-cut
diamond, approx. 0.09ct,
at 6 oclock. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow gold.
Dimensions: 36.50x 28.45mm
8918BR/58/864 D00D
224 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
8939BB/6D/864 DD0D
Reine de Naples wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel and
caseband set with 91 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 6.65cts.
Self-winding movement. Chapter
ring paved with 42 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 2.77cts,
and hour markers in natural
mother-of-pearl. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Pear-cut diamond, approx. 0.09ct,
at 6 oclock. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions: 38.50x 30.45mm.
8939BB/6D/J61 DDDD
Reine de Naples wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel and
caseband set with 76 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 6.06cts.
Self-winding movement. Chapter
ring paved with 42 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx.2.77cts, and hour
markers in natural mother-of-pearl.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Pear-cut diamond,
approx. 0.09ct, at 6 oclock.
Bracelet paved with 320 diamonds,
approx.14.05cts. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions: 38.50x30.45mm.
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8939BB/6D/J49 DD0D
Reine de Naples wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel and
caseband set with 76 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 6.06cts.
Self-winding movement. Chapter
ring paved with 42 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 2.77cts,
and hour markers in natural
mother-of-pearl. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Pear-cut diamond, approx. 0.09ct,
at 6 oclock. Bracelet with pink
Akoya pearls. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions: 38.50x 30.45mm.
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Reine de Naples ring in 18-carat white gold paved with 118 brilliant-cut
diamonds (approx. 0.82cts), 168 baguette-cut diamonds (approx. 7.29cts)
and set with a blue sapphire (approx. 7.75cts), ref. GJE07BB05.9130.
228 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
8928BB/51/844 DD0D
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8928BB/8D/844 DD0D
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Bezel,
dial flange and lug set with 139
diamonds totalling approx.1.32cts.
Self-winding movement. Silvered
gold dial paved with 211 diamonds,
approx.0.63ct. Off-centred chapter
ring in natural mother-of-pearl
with Breguet numerals. Sapphire
caseback. Water-resistant to
3 bar (30m). Also in yellow gold.
Dimensions: 33x24.95mm.
8928BB/8D/J20 DD00
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Bezel,
dial flange and lug set with 139
diamonds totalling approx. 1.32cts.
Self-winding movement. Silvered
gold dial paved with 211 diamonds,
approx.0.63ct. Off-centred chapter
ring in natural mother-of-pearl
with Breguet numerals. Sapphire
caseback. Water-resistant to
3 bar (30m). Also in yellow gold.
Dimensions: 33x24.95mm.
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8928BA/51/J20 DD00
232 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S A C I E R
In response to the demands of todays woman, it sheds the classic visual characteristics of the Reine de Naples collection to
opt for the elegance of an oversized dial adorned with geometrical-patterned and undulating calligraphy-style raised numerals. The
sparkle of diamonds gives way to the shimmering gleam of the sturdy metal embracing the exquisite mother-of-pearl... The magic
weaves its spell, giving rise to a resolutely contemporary and daringly contrasted model.
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8967ST/58/986
234 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
The Reine de Naples Cammea features an unusual encounter between two arts: haute horlogerie and cameo carving, of which
the international capital, Torre del Greco, is located in the region of Naples. The cameo dial is a true miniature sculpted in genuine
shell. Off-centred at 6 oclock, the hour and minute hands seem to make themselves as discreet as possible so as to let the cameo
fully express its resplendent beauty. Using a simple steel stylus, the craftsman carves the different layers of shell material to a depth
of no more than two millimetres, achieving a sculpture of uncommon fineness. His art consists in carefully examining and selecting
the shells various hues, its stratification, its perspectives and shadings as well as its overall transparency.
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8958BB/51/974 D00D
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Bezel
set with 40 diamonds, approx.
2.42cts. Self-winding movement.
Dial made out of seashell,
crafted as a cameo. Waterresistant to 3 bar (30m).
Dimensions: 40x 31.95mm.
238 // H I G H J E W E L L E R Y
In salute to the contemporary woman.
An homage to her sensibility and a celebration of her elegance.
From the very first, Breguets timepieces have captured the inner grace and harmony that cast women in the exalted role of
poets muse, inspiring artists and enthralling writers. Down the centuries, the spellbinding beauty, refinement and cultural
significance of its designs have never failed to appeal to discerning women everywhere. Aesthetic excellence and superlative
technical construction have thus earned watches by Breguet a fabled role in the life of historys most illustrious women, including
Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France, and Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples.
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GJE25BB20.8989DB1
Crazy Flower. Wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Caseband
set with 116 mobile and independent baguette-cut diamonds,
totalling 34.57cts. Dial flange set
with 66 diamonds, approx.0.13ct.
Inward-sloping dial paved with 206
diamonds totalling approx.0.80ct.
Off-centred chapter ring set
with 20 baguette-cut diamonds,
approx. 0.46ct. Self-winding
movement. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions: 33x24.95mm.
240 // H I G H J E W E L L E R Y
GJE26BB20.8589DB1
Petite Fleur. Wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Caseband set with 43
mobile and independent baguette-cut
diamonds, totalling approx. 12.60cts.
Dial flange set with 48 diamonds,
approx. 0.10ct. Dial paved with 141
diamonds, approx. 0.52ct. Self-winding
movement. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 17mm.
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GJE20BB20.8924D01
Les Jardins du Petit Trianon Les Glycines. Wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Bezel, dial flange, caseband
and lug paved with 284 diamonds
totalling approx. 3.81cts. Bow motif
set with 6 pear-shaped diamonds
weighing approx. 1.42ct and paved
with 71 diamonds representing approx.
4.17cts. Self-winding movement.
Dial in silvered gold and white natural
mother-of-pearl. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions: 33x24.95mm.
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GJE23BB20.8924D01
Le Petit Trianon. Wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel, caseband, dial flange and lugs paved with
294 diamonds, approx. 3.22cts,
2 princess-cut diamonds, approx.
0.815ct and one emerald-cut diamond,
approx. 2.01cts. Silvered gold dial paved
with 211 diamonds, approx.0.63ct.
Off-centred chapter ring in natural
mother-of-pearl with Breguet Arabic
numerals. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions: 33.20 x 26.15mm.
244 // H I G H J E W E L L E R Y
GJE15BB20.8924M01
Rve de Plume. Reine de Naples
wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold paved with 940 diamonds,
approx. 19.91cts. Self-winding
movement. Dial in silvered gold
and white natural mother-ofpearl. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions: 33 x 24.95mm.
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GJE15BB20.8924DJ1
Plumes. Reine de Naples
wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold paved with 341 yellow
diamonds totalling approx.
10.87cts and 1,395 diamonds
weighing approx. 33.83cts.
Self-winding movement.
Dial in silvered gold and
white natural mother-of-pearl.
Sapphire caseback. A choice of
versions is available on request.
Dimensions: 33 x 24.95mm.
Chamfering on a lathe. This finish is performed by hand on a lathe equipped with various
grinding wheels, and requires considerable dexterity: since a substantial amount of matter
is removed, any mistakes would be hard to correct. The ultimate stage of this finish consists
of polishing the chamfered part with a rubber block that gives the chamfer its full radiance.
248 // T Y P E X X - T Y P E X X I
An uncompromising look.
The TypeXX and Type XXI Breguet chronographs.
Designed in the 1950s for the French naval air arm, the Type XX returns to the Breguet collection in a civilian version fitted with
a self-winding movement. Its chronograph, however, retains the flyback function needed for flying search patterns. Its uncompromising
looks and strong construction have made the Type XX popular among those seeking an original and technical sports watch. Breguet
makes Type XX watches in two versions : the Aronavale and the Transatlantique, with date indication. Its Type XXI design features
a flyback minute totaliser at centre and a 24-hour time display.
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3800ST/92/9W6
Type XX Aronavale flyback
chronograph in steel. Selfwinding movement, subdial
for the seconds. 30-minute and
12-hour totalisers. Graduated
turning bezel. Luminous hands
and numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Diameter : 39 mm.
3800ST/92/SW9
Type XX Aronavale flyback
chronograph in steel. Selfwinding movement, subdial
for the seconds. 30-minute and
12-hour totalisers. Graduated turning
bezel. Luminous hands and
numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Diameter : 39 mm.
250 // T Y P E X X T R A N S A T L A N T I Q U E
3820ST/H2/9W6
Type XX Transatlantique
flyback chronograph in steel.
Self-winding movement with date
and subdial for the seconds.
30-minute and 12-hour
totalisers. Graduated turning
bezel. Luminous hands and
numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 39mm.
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3820ST/H2/SW9
Type XX Transatlantique
flyback chronograph in steel.
Self-winding movement with date
and subdial for the seconds.
30-minute and 12-hour
totalisers. Graduated turning
bezel. Luminous hands and
numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 39mm.
252 // T Y P E X X I
3810ST/92/9ZU
Type XXI flyback chronograph
in steel with elapsed-minute
register on a centre hand.
Self-winding movement with date
and subdial for the seconds.
Day/night indicator and 12-hour
totaliser. Graduated turning
bezel. Luminous hands and
numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 42mm.
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3810ST/92/SZ9
Type XXI flyback chronograph
in steel with elapsed minute
register on a centre hand.
Self-winding movement with date
and subdial for the seconds.
Day/night indicator and 12-hour
totaliser. Graduated turning
bezel. Luminous hands and
numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 42mm.
3810BR/92/9ZU
Type XXI flyback chronograph
in 18-carat rose gold with elapsed
minute register on a centre hand.
Self-winding movement with date
and subdial for the seconds.
Day/night indicator and 12-hour
totaliser. Graduated turning
bezel. Luminous hands and
numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 42mm.
254 // T Y P E X X I
3810TI/H2/TZ9
Type XXI flyback chronograph in
titanium with elapsed minute register
on a centre hand. Self-winding
movement with date and subdial
for the seconds. Day/night indicator
and 12-hour totaliser. Graduated
turning bezel. Luminous hands and
hour-markers. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 42mm.
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3810TI/H2/3ZU
Type XXI flyback chronograph in
titanium with elapsed minute register
on a centre hand. Self-winding
movement with date and subdial
for the seconds. Day/night indicator
and 12-hour totaliser. Graduated
turning bezel. Luminous hands and
hour-markers. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 42mm.
258 // T Y P E X X I I
The Breguet Type XXII chronograph offers an aesthetic reinterpretation of the legendary Type XX, but above all embodies a
high-precision achievement. This creation is equipped with the first and only series-made mechanical chronograph movement with a
silicon escapement and balance spring boasting a frequency raised to 10 Hz, meaning 72,000 vibrations per hour. This extremely high
frequency endows the Type XXII with exceptional accuracy and rating efficiency, thus enabling it to mark off 1/20ths of a second. The
seconds hand performs a complete rotation in 30 seconds. This technical feat is made possible by the use of silicon, which serves to
lighten the weight of the mobile escapement components and to reduce the lubrication constraints linked to such high frequencies.
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3880ST/H2/3XV
Type XXII flyback chronograph in steel
with seconds hands on a 30-second
basis at the centre. Half-minute
totaliser at the centre. High-frequency
escapement in silicon (10Hz). Breguet
balance wheel in silicon with timing
screws and balance spring in silicon.
Self-winding movement with date and
small seconds on a 30-second basis.
24-hour indicator and second timezone indicator. Two-way rotating and
graduated bezel. Luminous hands
and numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Partial sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 44mm.
260 // T Y P E X X I I
3880ST/H2/SX0
Type XXII flyback chronograph in steel
with seconds hands on a 30-second
basis at the centre. Half-minute
totaliser at the centre. High-frequency
escapement in silicon (10Hz). Breguet
balance wheel in silicon with timing
screws and balance spring in silicon.
Self-winding movement with date and
small seconds on a 30-second basis.
24-hour indicator and second timezone indicator. Two-way rotating and
graduated bezel. Luminous hands
and numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m).
Partial sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 44mm.
262 // A D I C T I O N A R Y O F P A S S I O N
Glossary.
Breguet spring. The spiral hairspring on which the balance swings on itself. As it expands and contracts, its coils tend to cluster alternately
at either of its extremities. This constant shift in its centre of gravity negatively affects the rate of the balance. In 1795, A.-L. Breguet solved the
problem by upraising the springs last coil and reducing its curvature. Called the Breguet overcoil, it forced the spring to develop concentrically,
reducing the wear on the balance pivot, thus improving the movements precision. Breguet springs are still widely used in the finest wristwatches.
Breguet further contributed to balance spring performance with a temperature-compensating device featuring a bimetallic blade.
Calibre. Since the early 18th century, the calibre of a movement has denoted the position and size of its different components, notably the
wheel train and the barrel. Today, the term is used more generally to refer to the shape of the movement, its origins or its maker.
Chronograph. A watch that both measures and displays elapsed times and shows conventional time. The chronograph mechanism, driven
by the movement of the watch, controls a centre seconds hand that can be started and stopped to time an event. A subsidiary dial records the
elapsed minutes. Two pushpieces in the caseband serve to operate and return the chronograph to zero.
Chronometer. A precision watch with a movement that has been rated by an observatory or official testing laboratory. The standard procedure
involves measuring the performance of the movement at different temperatures and in different positions for 15 consecutive days. Movements that
meet the standard are issued a chronometer certificate. In Switzerland, these are issued by the COSC, the official chronometer-testing organisation.
Escapement. The device at the heart of virtually all time-keeping mechanisms. It provides the impulses to maintain the oscillations of the
balance wheel or pendulum, which in turn governs the rate at which the escapement lets the wheels and the hands of the watch revolve. The
main escapement used by A.- L. Breguet were, in turn . 1. the lever escapement, still universally used. The lever divides into two pallets
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which lock and unlock the escape-wheel teeth. The action is governed by the balance engaging the other end of the lever. The escape teeth
sliding on the inclined pallets lift the lever to impulse the balance. 2. the ruby cylinder, which Breguet perfected. The teeth of the escape wheel
engage the inside and outside of a vertical hollow cylinder swinging on the balance-staff. The impulse is given by the inclined teeth of the escape
wheel on the lip of the ruby cylinder. A.- L. Breguet experimented with a various of escapements, developing his own designs a natural-lift,
oil-free escapement in 1789, and a constant-force escapement in 1795.
Flyback ( retour en vol ). A chronograph which restarts the instant it is brought back to zero. It is particularly useful for pilots. Actioning
the lower pushpiece only, they can time each successive leg of a search pattern, for example. Without this feature, they would have to use
two pushpieces to stop, return to zero and restart the chronograph while starting a new leg.
Fusee-chain transmission. The fusee-chain transmission system improves rate regularity by guaranteeing constant torque to the movement whatever the degree of wind of its mainspring ( a mechanical watch mainsprings torque generally varies in step with its degree of wind ).
The cone-shaped fusee contains differential gears that transmit continuous force to the movement. When its mainsprings are fully wound
( i.e. with the chain wound all the way to the top of the fusee ) and traction strength is high, the chain linking the barrel to the fusee coils
itself around the narrowest part of the fusee. On the contrary, when the mainsprings are partially slack and their torque is weaker, the chain
will coil around the broadest part of the fusee.
Grand strike. Strikes hours and quarter-hours automatically ; on request, can also be made to repeat hours, quarter hours and minutes
by actioning a slide-bolt.
264 // A D I C T I O N A R Y O F P A S S I O N
Minute repeater. A watch that strikes the hours, quarters and minutes on gongs. The repeater is activated by a slide in the caseband.
Pare-chute ( shock absorber ). The old term for a device to prevent the delicate pivots of the balance wheel snapping under shock.
A.-L. Breguets solution was to hold the pivot point in a concave cap-jewel held on a blade spring. A violent blow caused the pivot point
to slide in the hollow of the jewel, displacing it on its spring. The reduced shock could then be taken on the thicker shoulder of the balance staff. Also
known as a sprung-balance suspension, A.-L. Breguets invention is the ancestor of modern shock proofing for watches, such as the Incabloc system.
Pendule sympathique (clock and watch combination ). Conceived by A.- L. Breguet in 1795 and unveiled at Frances National Exhibition
of 1798, it consists of a pocket watch that sets and adjusts itself by a clock. The watch fits in a cradle on the clock. At 12 oclock, the clock
releases a mechanism inside the watch which sets the watch to the same time. The watch determines the amount of error and adjusts its rate
faster or slower accordingly. A.-L. Breguet went on to develop even more ingenious versions that set and wound the watch hourly or daily. In the
latest development, dating from 1991, the clock sets and winds a wristwatch.
Perpetual calendar. Showing the date, the day and the month, a watch or clock calendar is described as perpetual when it can automatically
adjust for short and long months as well as for leap years.
Perptuelle ( self-winding ) watches. The name given by A.- L. Breguet to watches that are automatically wound in the pocket while
the wearer is walking or riding. A sprung weight on a pivoting arm jumps up and down to wind the mainspring. The modern self-winding
wristwatch has a spinning weight.
Power-reserve ( up-down ) indicator. An indication of the state of wind of the mainspring. A hand on the dial points to the number of hours
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the movement will go before it runs down. A.- L. Breguet fitted his first perptuelle self-winding watches from 1780 with this device, showing a
maximum of 60 hours power reserve on a sector on the dial. The power-reserve indicator is still used in certain types of watches.
Repeating gong. For chiming watches, A.- L. Breguet replaced the bulky bells with resonant steel bars curved around the movement.
His development of the gong, dating from 1783, revolutionised the design of repeating watches, allowing them to be made much thinner.
Split-seconds chronograph. A chronograph with two centre seconds hands. The extra hand runs concurrently with the main chronograph
hand but can be stopped independently then made to catch up with the running chronograph. The split-seconds mechanism thus records the
successive times of events that start together. The modern chronograph has its origins in the observatory chronometer with twin seconds
devised by A.- L. Breguet in 1820. It could record intermediary times or the duration of two concurrent events.
Strike governor. A device ensuring a regular tempo for chiming watches.
Tachometric scale. Dial divisions enabling speeds to be read in kilometres per hour or in another unit.
Tact watch. An invention of A.-L. Breguet enabling the time to be felt on a watch. A hand on the back or front of the case can be moved until
it blocks. Its position and thus the time can be felt against hour-markers studding the case.
Tourbillon. A.-L. Breguet was granted a patent for his best known invention on June 26, 1801 ( 7 Messidor, Year 9 of the French Republican
calendar ). The tourbillon compensates for differences in rate caused by a watch adopting different positions. The principle is to mount the
balance and escapement in a rotating carriage. They revolve about their common axis, going through all positions to average out the errors.
Tourbillon carriages or platforms usually rotate once a minute, but four-minute or six-minute tourbillons are also found.
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