BREGUET – Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077 White Gold "Breguet Blue" Version 2024
Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077 A symmetrical design with an exclusive heart accentuated by "Breguet Blue"
In line with Abraham-Louis Breguet's vision of making technical innovation accessible—a philosophy that has driven the Maison for over two centuries—the Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077 emphasizes precise short-time measurement with an intense hue: the "Breguet Blue."
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Abraham-Louis Breguet: a pioneer of universal time
From his earliest creations at his Île de la Cité workshop installed in 1775, and his success among the elite, the talented master watchmaker aimed to make time accessible to all. He envisioned producing small series of simple instruments at affordable prices, contrasting with his contemporaries, whose unique pieces were reserved for a select few.
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This intent to democratize time through a minimalist model culminated over two centuries later, with the 2005 launch of the Tradition collection. These watches transparently showcase their metallic architecture of bridges and gears on the dial, akin to a kinetic art piece.
Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077: the balance of duality
With its impressive geometric appearance, particularly the symmetrical design of its displays and dual balance wheels, this reference also boasts innovative mechanics, conceived and patented by Breguet, within the manual-winding calibre 580DR.
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A symmetry accented by "Breguet blue"
Despite its seemingly complex appearance, the symmetrical design of this 44mm diameter and 14.1mm thick watch offers remarkably efficient readability with perfectly arranged elements.
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At 12 o'clock, the hours and minutes are indicated by two rhodium-plated Breguet open-tipped hands on a "Breguet Blue" gold dial, engine-turned by hand with a Clous de Paris pattern, surrounded by white Roman numerals.
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Two overlapping arcs are present on this dial: on the left, the chronograph's 20-minute counter, driven by the central chronograph hand; and on the right, the power reserve indicator.
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Two independent gear trains
In a conventional chronograph, measuring elapsed time provides immediate visualization of the desired function, however its implementation poses an additional mechanical challenge, as activating this function can disrupt the main gear trains.
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This issue is absent in Breguet's Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077, due to the two entirely separate gear trains within the manual-winding calibre 580DR.
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Two distinct energy sources
Typically, a second gear train necessitates an additional barrel, requiring more space and the winding of both the chronograph and timekeeping barrels. In the Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077, Breguet employs a single barrel with a spring perfectly suited for the chronograph function.
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Detailed controls
The chronograph function of this white gold-cased Tradition model is operated by two screw-down pushers, preventing unintended activation. Unlike other chronographs, the pusher at 4 o'clock on the fluted case band starts the timing, while the other stops and resets it.
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Activating the reset function flexes and arms the blade spring, preparing the chronograph for a new measurement. The titanium balance wheel is equipped with two stop systems: the first, operated by a cam, releases the balance wheel at the chronograph's start and holds it at stop; the second halts the balance wheel when insufficient energy remains for complete operation.
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Thus, the balance wheel is always in the optimal position, achieving its amplitude instantly. This innovative mechanism is patented. Features reminiscent of the Tradition collection's historical roots include the patented pare-chute shock protection and the control system of the "chronometer with double seconds, known as observation," Reference 4009, sold by Breguet on January 6, 1825.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077
Case
18K white gold, 23mm between lugs, 48.65mm lug-to-lug distance
Height (mm) 44
thickness (mm) 14.10
Welded lugs with screw bars
Sapphire crystal case back with inner anti-reflective coating
Screw-locked chronograph pushers
Sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating
Dial
Off-centered 18K gold dial with "Breguet Blue" galvanic treatment and Clous de Paris handmade guilloche
Satin-finished circular hour ring
White Roman numerals
Sectors and rehaut in 18K gold with "Breguet Blue" galvanic treatment
Rhodium-plated open-tipped Breguet hands for hours and minutes
Straight rhodium-plated central chronograph hand
Rhodium-plated 18K gold hands for the 20-minute counter and power reserve indicator
Rhodium-plated arrow hand for chronograph function indicator
Movement
Hand-wound chronograph movement numbered and signed Breguet
Power reserve indicator and 20-minute counter engraved on the back of the movement
Chronograph running indicator at 6 o'clock
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"Breguet Blue" alligator leather
18K white gold triple-blade folding clasp
20mm clasp width
Variations
- (Ref. 7077BB/G1/9XV) 18K white gold case with silvered, hand-engraved dial, blued steel hands, black alligator strap
- (Ref. 7077BR/G1/9XV) 18K rose gold case with silvered, hand-engraved dial, blued steel hands, brown alligator strap
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