Indisputably, Abraham-Louis Breguet is one of the most important watchmakers of all times. Many of his patents are in use this very day. The master set up his workshop in Paris in 1775. As a respected person at court – at a later time by the imperial family of Napoleon – he succeeded with a whole number of masterpieces. Among other things, he invented the tourbillon and the gong spring for repeating watches. His heirs carried on the family’s legacy. To this day, watches are manufactured that are committed to the famous tradition of Brequet horology. The best known models among these are: Grande Complication, Aeronavale Type XX, Heritage, Flying Tourbillon, Marine and the Classique series.
The Classique collection contains many models, with and without complications. The watches of the Classique line, inspired by the creations of the founder of the company, represent the ideal image of time: clear, precise, sustained in a strict style. All models of this line – from ultra-slim watches with manual or automatic winding to watches equipped with the most complex movements – are made in strict accordance with the technical requirements and aesthetic standards of watchmaking, as well as the traditional values of Breguet. The watches of the Classique line are the true embodiment of Breguet’s age-old tradition. The noble elements of the past, used in some models, such as the decoration of dials in the technique of “hot enamel” (grand feu) or hand-painted Arabic numerals, will cause genuine admiration among collectors and connoisseurs of the brand. Breguet has been mastering the art of engine-turned guilloché dials since 1786, and it can be found on the Breguet Classique models.
Classique wristwatch in 18-carat white gold. Self-winding movement. Retrograding seconds subdial and power-reserve indicator. Off-centred chapter ring. Balance spring in silicon. Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved, guilloche pattern on a rose engine. Blue Breguet-style shape hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute Markers around the outer rim. Hours and minutes are displayed by the central hands, the power reserve indicator is located at 12 o’clock, the retrograde second hand is at 6 o’clock. Sapphire caseback. Fluted 18K white gold crown. Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m). Diameter 39mm. Also in yellow gold.
Movement
- Model reference / 5207BB/12/9V6
- Series / Classique
- Movement / Automatic
- Power reserve / 65 hours
- Calibre / 516 DRSR
- Mechanism size (Lines) / 11½
- Jewels 34
- Frequency / 28800 vph (4Hz)
- Balance-wheels / Annular
- Escapement / Inverted straight-line lever
- Balance-spring / Flat/Silicon
Case
- 18K White Gold
- Bezel / 18K White Gold/Fixed
- Caseback / Transparent see through
- Crown / Fluted 18K white gold
- Case shape / Round
- Case thickness (mm) / 9,85
- Water-resistant (m) 30
- Diameter / 39 mm
- Dial type / Analog
- Functions / Hours, minutes, power reserve indicator, retrograde seconds (jump-back)
- Strap / Crocodile leather/Black
- Buckle/Clasp / Deployent buckle
