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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

BREGUET – CLASSIQUE Souscription 2025 Special Edition

 

BREGUETCLASSIQUE 2025BH Souscription 2025 Gold Special Edition

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History written in the present tense


The House of Breguet celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2025, with the unveiling of the Classique Souscription 2025 wristwatch in Paris, home to Abraham-Louis Breguet’s workshop, which saw the birth of the master watchmaker’s great inventions.

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The first timepiece with a simplified architecture, the design is epitomised by the purity of the white enamel dial, the time displayed by a single hand, yet with a remarkable legibility. More than two centuries ago, it was presented through an advertising pamphlet, the likes of which had never been seen before. 

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Today, the historic, groundbreaking Souscription pocket watch is reborn as a wristwatch.

Abraham-Louis Breguet, in search of a wider audience

To protect himself from the violence of the French Revolution, A.-L. Breguet returned to Switzerland in 1793, staying in Neuchâtel and Le Locle. In 1795 he went back to Paris where, in 1775, he had set up his workshop, on the Île de la Cité, and had already achieved fame. On his return, he set about turning his company around, developing numerous projects, including the Souscription watch.

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Although the term “Souscription” appears as early as 1796 in the sales registers, now carefully preserved in the Musée Breguet at place Vendôme, this single-hand timepiece was mainly marketed from 1797 onwards. 

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It was through an advertising pamphlet devised by the master that this robust, reliable creation, with a large diameter of around 61mm, a white, enamelled dial and a movement with a simple architecture, became known. While most people think of A.-L. Breguet first and foremost as an exceptional watchmaker, he was no less a seasoned and visionary businessman, not hesitating to innovate even in his commercial methods.

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The principle is simple: if the customer wishes to purchase a watch of this type, he or she must confirm the order by paying a quarter of the price. This deposit enabled the Quai de l’Horloge workshop to acquire the supplies needed to manufacture the watches, thus marking the start of series production. Around 700 timepieces were produced in this way over more than 30 years.

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The Souscription watch embodies the desires of A.-L. Breguet’s philosophy of broadening his clientele and opening the doors to haute horlogerie with a watch that was revolutionary in its design and conception, as well as in its production and sales methods. In many ways, the Souscription watch is a cornerstone of Breguet’s work.

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As part of its 250th anniversary celebrations, the House is unveiling the Souscription 2025, a fusion of the art of the Neuchâtel master watchmaker with contemporary know-how.

"This watch is the link between what we wish to share of the history of Breguet and our desire to perpetuate this history going forward."

Gregory Kissling, Breguet CEO.

Classique Souscription 2025, perpetuating a passion born in 1775

The face of the Souscription 2025 model is adorned with a dazzling white, grand feu enamel dial that faithfully reproduces the spirit of the timepiece once produced at the Quai de l’Horloge workshop, such as the No. 246, No. 324 and No. 383 watches. 

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The back is directly inspired by the architecture of the first Souscription watches signed by A.-L. Breguet.

A radiant face with classic features

Dressed in immaculate enamel, the dial symbolises the refined aesthetic intended by the master watchmaker. Based on simplicity and contrasts, it is easy to read. At its centre is a unique, steel, open-tipped Breguet hand, which has been flame-blued and curved entirely by hand. Its tapered tip hovers over the famous, slightly inclined Breguet Arabic numerals, as well as the circular “chemin de fer” (railroad track) with its specially designed sectoring indicating the hours and the 5, 10, 15 and 30-minute markings. The numbers and minute markers are in black, petit feu enamel, the same as the Breguet signature placed at 12 o’clock.

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Depending on the light, the inscriptions “Souscription”, the unique serial number and the secret signature appear discreetly between the centre of the dial and 6 o’clock.

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Generalised on the original Souscription watch, this signature served to authenticate the work of the Breguet workshops and fight against counterfeiting. It is produced, as it was in A.-L. Breguet’s day, using a precision tool equipped with articulated arms: the diamond-point pantograph, which makes it possible to delicately engrave this guarantee of authenticity into the enamel.

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This face, with its classic features, is protected by a sapphire crystal with a “chevé” profile. This innovation is also the work of A.-L. Breguet
 
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This format, thinner and less domed than those then in vogue, has a relatively flat surface that gently curves towards the edges to blend harmoniously into the case, which was unprecedented at the time. This distinctive shape, like Breguet numerals and hands, has become part of the vocabulary of contemporary watchmaking.

A redesigned Breguet gold case

With the Classique Souscription 2025, Breguet introduces its own gold alloy: Breguet gold, a blond precious metal that combines gold, silver, copper and palladium. The case, measuring 40 mm in diameter and 10.8 mm high, is of a new design, standing apart from other watches, with a particular attention paid to its ergonomics. 

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The typical Breguet fluting has been replaced by a delicately satin-brushed case middle that respects the style of the original timepieces, while the lugs have been curved to better fit the wrist and, as such, offer a more fluid appearance than the traditional straight lugs.

To celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2025, Breguet presents its own gold alloy: Breguet gold

Combining tradition and modernity, its warm, subtly pink hue is inspired by the gold used by watchmakers of the eighteenth century, following the example of A.-L. Breguet. At the time, this alloy met precise requirements in terms of resistance, durability and aesthetics, enhancing the prestige of watches.

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Conceived and developed in the House’s workshops, 18K Breguet gold is composed of 75% gold, enriched with silver, copper and palladium. Beyond its brilliance, it is distinguished by its resistance to discolouration and its stability over time, guaranteeing a pure, elegant finish. Every detail has been designed to enhance the House’s collections, with particular attention paid to aesthetics and durability.

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During the design stage, after selecting the ideal alloy, Breguet carefully ensured that it aligns with the various watchmaking skills, particularly the decorative finishes. Breguet gold thus embodies the House’s commitment to pushing back the boundaries of watchmaking expertise and exceeding established standards. It enriches the pieces in an exceptional anniversary collection, symbolising a unique heritage and a constant quest for innovation and excellence.

A beating heart, of mechanical art

On the back of the case, the generously sized, slightly domed, sapphire crystal reveals the mechanical construction of the new VS00 calibre in gilded brass in the same shade as Breguet gold. It is decorated with an entirely new type of guilloché pattern unveiled this year, called Quai de l’Horloge

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This new design is inspired by the singular curves of the Île de la Cité and the slender refinement of the Île Saint-Louis to create a harmonious rhythm that can be infinitely modulated. This new creation celebrates guilloché as a living art, sublimated by Breguet’s expertise. The structural typology of the movements in the first Souscription watches produced by A.-L. Breguet was the inspiration for this calibre.

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The result of a meticulous development process, this movement beats at a frequency of 3Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour) and delivers an impressive four-day power reserve using only a single barrel. 

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The balance spring, a small, coiled spring that is at the heart of the precision timekeeping of the watch, is blued and features a Breguet overcoil. It is made from Nivachron™, a non-magnetic alloy essentially composed of titanium. This makes the movement more resistant to temperature variations, magnetic fields and shocks.

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The plate and bridges are finely shot-blasted, a new decoration directly inspired by the movements of A.-L. Breguet. Blued steel screws and rubies further enhance the movement. At the centre sits the imposing ratchet wheel, which features an engraved inscription: the founder’s words, explaining the design of the Souscription movement and taken from his advertising brochure, are faithfully reproduced in his characteristic cursive script.

A new presentation box, between time and elegance

In the purest tradition of exceptional leather goods, Breguet is unveiling an original presentation box to mark its 250th anniversary. Inspired by the red Moroccan leather cases once used by A.-L. Breguet to protect his precious creations, this box, in lightly grained calf leather, features gold hot embossing bearing the inscription “BREGUET 250 YEARS”, which is accompanied by the individual serial number of the timepiece inside.

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Its soft, rounded silhouette designed with an aesthetic and “philosophical” concern shaped over time, marks a real difference from traditional watch boxes. The opening mechanism, faithful to the techniques used in A.-L. Breguet’s time, is based on a simple, elegant pushbutton, while its hinge is plated with Breguet gold. The interior is lined with refined blue fabrics housing the watch in a vertical position, thus optimising space and evoking the spirit of pocket watches.

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A nod to the first Breguetlogo” in the form of an escutcheon (a type of shield often seen in coats of arms) adorns the underside of the case. Much more than just a watch box, it is a collector’s item, a symbol of timeless heritage and watchmaking expertise that spans the ages.

Interview with Gregory Kissling, CEO

Gregory Kissling, CEO of Breguet

What does this first anniversary model mean to Breguet?

This first model, the Classique Souscription 2025, is symbolic in several ways. Back in A.-L. Breguet’s time, when it was developed towards the end of the eighteenth and beginning of the nineteenth centuries, it marked a revival of the desire to make it a watch for everyone. A reliable watch, simple in its construction and approach, with a single hand, that would enable a wider public to tell the time.

Why did you choose to start this celebration with a Souscription?

We wanted to surprise people by presenting not a grand complication, as some might have expected, but a single-hand watch. We added a great deal of richness to this apparently simple watch, particularly in the architecture of its movement, inspired by that of the tact watch.

Through this model, we wanted to tell a story, our story. We had never showcased a movement with a Tradition architecture in a wristwatch featuring a full dial.

What was the aesthetic approach behind this new model?

This is the first time that we have taken a pocket watch and adapted it to a wristwatch format, respecting as closely as possible the architecture of the original timepiece. We have reduced the diameter from 60 mm to 40 mm, while maintaining a display accuracy of around one to two minutes, which is remarkable for a single hand. We have done away with the straight lugs in favour of curved lugs.

For the case middle, we opted for a satin finish rather than fluting, as A.-L. Breguet’s Souscription watch was not fluted. In addition, we incorporated a chevé glass, and the incredible thing is that we recently discovered that this form of crystal, which everyone uses today to refine the aesthetic of the case middle, was invented by A.-L. Breguet.

We naturally decided to decorate the case back with the new exclusive Quai de l’Horloge guilloché motif. The ratchet wheel, on which we engraved part of A.-L. Breguet’s words explaining the design of the Souscription movement, continues the theme of paying homage to our founder.

The ratchet wheel, which features an engraved inscription: the founder’s words, explaining the design of the Souscription movement and taken from his advertising brochure, are faithfully reproduced in his characteristic cursive script.

What kind of craftsmanship did you use for the dial?

We opted for the tradition of grand feu enamel, with petit feu for the numerals, and the secret signature. Nowadays, this signature is often reproduced on enamelled dials using a tone-on-tone transfer, whereas in A.-L. Breguet’s day, it was produced using a diamond-tipped pantograph. We have bought one dating from the same period, and our restoration workshop engraves the secret signature using the dry-point technique.

And finally, the hand, which seems simple on the surface, is in fact complex in its design, because it is made the old-fashioned way, refined by hand and flame-blued, in the purest watchmaking tradition.

Interview with Emmanuel Breguet, Head of Patrimony

Emmanuel Breguet, Head of Patrimony

How did the Souscription watch presented in 1796 confirm A.-L. Breguet’s avant-garde spirit?

The Souscription watch brilliantly illustrates A.-L. Breguet’s sense of innovation, whose genius was expressed as much in watchmaking technique as in commercial daring. Conceived during his enforced stay in Switzerland during the French Revolution, this apparently simple timepiece was accompanied by a revolutionary marketing method: Souscription. By paying a quarter of the price when the order was placed, customers enabled Breguet to organise its production and pay its craftsmen in advance - a vision unheard of in the world of watchmaking. And that’s not all: the watch was also the subject of an advertising pamphlet, a real innovation for the time! With this new approach, Breguet addressed its potential customers directly and demonstrated a great deal of pedagogy. Not only did it reinvent the watch, but it also reinvented the way it was sold, once again confirming the pioneering status of this watch. Needless to say, the Souscription watch was a great commercial success and a milestone in Breguet’s career.

Does Breguet have any historic Souscription watches in its collections?

Yes, the House of Breguet has had the privilege of enriching its collections with several historic Souscription watches, acquired over the years at auction. The Breguet museum has various models, in silver and gold, and in different sizes. They illustrate this chapter in Breguet’s history. Among these treasures are the remarkably well-preserved No. 246, No. 324, No. 383, No. 1576 and No. 3424 watches. They bear striking witness to the vision of their creator and the singular place this model occupies in the history of watchmaking. Each of these pieces, in its own way, tells the story of Breguet’s bold modernity, design genius and commercial imagination. And let’s not forget that, beneath its simple exterior, Breguet introduced several innovations to the Souscription watch: a new ruby size to optimise lubrication, the definitive shape of the “Pare-chute” shock-absorbing system, a secret
signature, and a movement layout that improved repairability.

What is the link between Souscription watches and tact watches?

The tact watches are a direct descendant of the Souscription watches; they use the same movement architecture but add a remarkable innovation: reading the time by touch. An external arrow reproduces the position of the hour hand, allowing the time to be read without opening the watch, and twelve markers are placed on the case middle (gold dots, pearls, small or large diamonds). Also known as “watches for the blind”, these watches are especially useful for telling the time in the dark or, quite simply, discreetly: that’s what tact is all about! These highly refined creations were worn by famous people. Among the pieces conserved by the Breguet museum is the No. 611 tact watch, acquired in 1800 by Joséphine de Beauharnais, wife of Napoléon Bonaparte and future empress. Her daughter Hortense inherited this jewel enriched with blue enamel and diamonds, and in turn had an H in precious stones added, thus continuing the destiny of this imperial timepiece.

Can you tell us about the pantograph?

The pantograph was the instrument used by A.-L. Breguet to engrave his secret signature on the dial of his watches. Discreet in size and virtually invisible to the naked eye, this signature authenticates his creations. It was also an effective means of combating counterfeiting, which was already rife at the time. The Maison Breguet was recently fortunate enough to acquire an antique pantograph from the collections of the great watchmaker George Daniels, a passionate admirer of Breguet. This tool, fitted with a diamond tip, now enables us to reproduce this secret signature on contemporary Souscription watches, thus perpetuating a historic gesture.

Breguet watches are individually numbered from 250 to 5250. What’s the story behind it?

The individual numbering of today’s Breguet watches has its origins in a practice dating back to the early days of the company. As early as the 1780s, Breguet watches were numbered according to a system that allowed them to be precisely dated. In 1787, a new series began with number 1. In 1791, another new series began, also numbered from 1, and continued until number 5121. Faced with the proliferation of counterfeit watches, Breguet adopted a precautionary principle: each series was limited to around 5,000 pieces. By the middle of the 19th century, the tradition of producing series from numbers 250 to 5250 had taken root and continues to this day. Each Breguet watch bears a unique number, carefully recorded in the archives and engraved on the case, movement or dial, guaranteeing its authenticity and belonging to this historic lineage.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection  CLASSIQUE

Model:  CLASSIQUE Souscription 2025

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 Reference: 2025BH/28/9W6

Case
    Material: 18-carat Breguet gold
    Diameter: 40 mm
    Thickness: 10.8 mm
    Satin-brushed case middle, crystal with a “chevé” profile, anti-reflective coating on both sides
    “Quai de l’Horloge” handmade guilloché case back, crystal engraved with “BREGUET 250 YEARS”, anti-reflective coating inside
    Water-resistant to 3 bar (30 m)
Dial and hands
    White grand feu enamel on gold base
    Black, petit feu enamel Breguet signature
    Black, petit feu enamel Breguet Arabic numerals,
    Black, petit feu enamel minute track
    “Souscription”, serial number and secret signature engraved with a diamond-point pantograph
Movement
    Calibre VS00
treated in gilded brass in the same shade as Breguet gold, numbered and signed Breguet
    Hand-wound movement
    Diameter: 16 lines
    Thickness: 5.7 mm
    Number of parts: 144
    Number of jewels: 21
    12
blued steel screws
    Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour)
    Patented Nivachron™ balance-spring with Breguet overcoil
    Single barrel
    Power reserve of 96 hours(4 days)
    Finely shot-blast finishing on plate and bridges
    Ratchet wheel engraved in negative with a reprography of A.-L. Breguet’s writings
Functions/Indications
    Single hand indicating the time (resolution: +/- 2 minutes), curved with mirrorpolished chamfer, flame-blued steel
Strap and buckle
    Navy blue large-scaled alligator leather, navy blue small-scaled alligator leather lining
    18-carat Breguet gold pin buckle
    Pin finishing with the B of Breguet

Breguet Gold weight  47,7 g (Estimation)  

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BOX
Special Edition 250th
presentation case in red leather, individually numbered, inspired by Breguet’s Moroccan leather cases of the period.

Warranty   5-Year International Sales Warranty

Available  in Breguet Boutique around the world

🔰 Limited Edition28 pieces 

🔴 Price: Upon Request CHF 45,000 / EUR 52,800 / $ 54,600 USD💰

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#BreguetTradition
#MetiersdArts #CLASSIQUE

#Breguet2025BH #Ref2025BH
#myBreguet #Souscription
#myBreguetmoment


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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

BREGUET – Reine de Naples 9915 Valentine’s Day Edition

 

BREGUETReine de Naples 9915 Valentine’s Day White Gold Limited Edition 2025

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 In 2025, Breguet once again celebrates Valentine's Day with an exclusive creation, limited to 28 pieces: the Reine de Naples 9915, a masterpiece of elegance enhanced by handcrafted gem-setting.

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Symbols of eternal love and delicacy, mother-of-pearl and gem-setting come together in perfect harmony to celebrate Valentine's Day. This exceptional timepiece embodies passion and refinement, showcasing the artisanal craftsmanship of the Manufacture.

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From the silky radiance of its dial to the brilliance of its precious stones, it pays tribute to the beauty and intensity of the bonds that unite two souls.

The Art of the Mother-of-Pearl Dial

For this new creation, Maison Breguet has adorned the dial with an extraordinary material; the mother of pearl. It is meticulously extracted from the largest diameter of the central section of nacreous shells— the only section where the surface reveals a pearl-like brilliance of exceptional intensity.

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It is then carefully polished to achieve a perfectly smooth finish, while preserving its natural lustre and unique iridescent reflections. This artisanal process enhances every detail of the dial, offering a refined and poetic tribute to the latest creation by Breguet.

The Art of Traditional Handcrafted Gem-Setting

The signature detail of this timepiece lies in its exceptional gem-setting, elevating each of its elements. On the flange, sparkling diamonds encircle the mother-of-pearl dial followed by pink sapphires, carefully chosen for their hues. 
 
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These tones form a harmonious gradient, culminating in a captivating heart positioned between 6 and 9 o’clock, entirely composed of rubies.

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The bezel, finely set with diamonds, gracefully frames this masterpiece, while the lug showcases a sumptuous snow-setting where gemstones of various sizes are juxtaposed to create a radiant, textured surface reminiscent of snowflakes glistening in the sunlight. 
 
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Finally, the crown, adorned with a cabochon-cut ruby, completes this exceptional timepiece, adding a final touch of colour and sophistication.  Each stone, carefully selected for its quality and brilliance, reflects Breguet’s commitment to blending the art of watchmaking with the expertise of fine jewellery.

The Movement
 
The self-winding calibre 537/3 by Breguet embodies elegance and technical refinement. This horological masterpiece, featuring a compact diameter, stands out with its platinum 950 oscillating weight, delicately hand-guilloché with a circular barleycorn motif.

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Offering a 45-hour power reserve, it also features a silicon balance spring and anchor, ensuring enhanced precision and resistance to magnetic disturbances. 
 
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Every detail of the calibre reflects Breguet's exceptional craftsmanship, blending innovation and aesthetics to elevate the timepieces of the Reine de Naples collection.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection  CLASSIQUE

Model:  Reine de Naples 9915 Valentine’s Day
 
Key points
Reine de Naples 9915 Valentine’s Day 2025, self-winding calibre 537/3, 45 hour
power reserve, 18K white gold case, 36.5 x 28.45 mm, fluted caseband, natural
white mother-of-pearl dial with a pearl finish, flange set with 54 diamonds,
23 rubies, and 18 pink sapphires, bezel and lug set with 97 diamonds, crown
adorned with a ruby, limited edition of 28 individually numbered pieces

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 Reference  ART. 9915BB/58/964 D0

Case
Oval case in 18-karat white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds
crown set with a briolette-cut diamond
Fluted caseband
Sapphire crystal caseback with single-sided interior anti-reflective coating
Sapphire crystal glass with double-sided anti-reflective coating
Dimensions 36,5 × 28.45 millimeters. Thickness 10.40 millimeters.
Water resistant to 3 bar (30 m).
Dial
Natural white mother-of-pearl with a pearl finish, flange set with💎54 diamonds and in natural white 23 rubies, and 18 pink sapphires
Hour ring with 18K white gold indices and numeral "12"
Hands: Breguet open-tipped hands in blued steel
Movement
Mechanical, self-winding movement.  
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Caliber 537/3.
Lines 8 ¾ lignes. 26 jewels. Numbered and signed Breguet.
Power reserve 45 hours.
191 components.
Frequency: 3,5 Hz (25,200 vph)
It is adjusted to six positions.
Platinum rotor with Cotes de Genève decoration and bevelling.
Escapement: flat balance spring and in- line Swiss pallet-lever in silicon
Functions are: hours and minutes.
Strap
Red alligator leather
Triple-blade folding clasp in 18K white gold
14mm strap width at clasp
Carat weight
2.11 carats (💎179 diamonds)
Diamonds
Flange: 0.27 carats (💎54 diamonds)
(estimation)
Bezel: 1.5 carats (💎45 diamonds)
Lug: 0.18 carats (💎52 diamonds)
Clasp: 0.16 carats (💎28 diamonds)
Carat weight
0.34 carats (24 rubies)
Rubies
Flange: 0.07 carats (23 rubies)
(estimation)
Crown: 0.27 carats (1 ruby)

Available  in Breguet Boutique around the world

🔰 Limited Edition28 pieces 

🔴 Price: Upon Request CHF 45,900 / EUR 53,800 / $ 54,100 USD💰

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#breguetTradition
#MetiersdArts  #ReineDeNaples

#breguet9915 #Ref9915
#myBreguet #ValentinesDay
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Friday, January 17, 2025

BREGUET – Classique 7145 Lunar New Year 2025 Edition

 

BREGUETCLASSIQUE 7145 Lunar New Year 2025 Gold 40 Special Edition

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Breguet pays tribute to the iconic Year of the Snake by unveiling an exclusive model, limited to 8 numbered pieces, that highlights two handcrafted artistic techniques: guilloché and engraving.

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Symbol of wisdom, intuition, transformation, and mystery, the snake holds a special place in Chinese culture, where it is regarded as a creature of knowledge and renewal. To celebrate the Year of the Snake, the Manufacture highlights its artisanal expertise with an exceptional timepiece that honours the elegance and profound symbolism of this enigmatic animal.

The Art of Hand Engraving

Breguet’s latest creation showcases the refined art of engraving on gold, a bas-relief technique that transforms the dial into a miniature sculpture. Each motif is carefully drawn and then sculpted by the artisan, who handles chisels and burins with extreme precision while observing the work under a microscope. 
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This meticulous craftsmanship, the most delicate stage of the process, brings to life subtle and refined details. Finally, the component is cleaned and polished, revealing the depth and brilliance of each engraving, underscoring the Maison’s mastery and watchmaking expertise.

The Art of Hand Guilloché

Around 1786, Breguet introduced a new art form with its finely guilloché silver or gold dials, a distinctive detail that became a signature of the Maison. Today, this traditional expertise is expressed in the guilloché work of its latest creation, performed using ancestral guilloché lathes that have been in use for over a century.
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These machines, extensions of the artisan’s hand, enable the creation of hand-engraved patterns with precision to the nearest tenth of a millimetre. The more intricate the motif, the more it reveals the artisan’s sensitivity and skill, as each line and curve is meticulously shaped, transforming the dial into a true work of horological art.

Aesthetics

After meticulously engraving every detail of the snake and its environment, Breguet enhances the depth of the artwork by applying a black coating, creating a striking contrast. 
 
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This is followed by polishing and hand guilloché, which require perfect dexterity to preserve the precision of the already intricate work. To elevate the foliage, a translucent miniature painting is applied, highlighting various shades of green while maintaining the artisanal essence of the engraving, in harmony with the rest of the dial.
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This precise and meticulous work, entirely handcrafted, creates a subtle interplay between deep green and sea green. The Breguet hands with “open-tipped pomme” design sweep over the hour track adorned with discreet round gold indices, while the gold oscillating weight features a hand-guilloché barleycorn motif—another detail that embodies Breguet’s timeless elegance and artisanal mastery.

The Movement

The Breguet calibre 502 exemplifies elegance and refinement with a thickness of only 2.40mm. A true technical feat, this movement is one of the thinnest in production today and is equipped with a 22K gold rotor, hand-engraved with a guilloché pattern. 
 
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Entirely crafted in-house, every stage of its creation is handled within the Manufacture, from shaping components to final assembly. This meticulous process demands exceptional horological expertise, ensuring not only the movement’s precision but also the visual harmony of every detail. 
 
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With the calibre 502, Breguet continues to uphold the art of delicate mechanics, combining aesthetic excellence with technical mastery to deliver a timepiece that lives up to its storied heritage.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection  CLASSIQUE

Model:  CLASSIQUE 7145 Lunar New Year 2025 40 Rose Gold Edition

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Reference 7145BR/15/9WU 06

 Key points
Classique 7145 Lunar New Year 2025 in honour of the Snake,  featuring the 502.3 automatic movement, 45-hour power reserve,  an 18K rose gold case measuring 40mm in diameter with fluted sides, and an 18K gold guilloché and hand-engraved dial depicting a snake. 
Limited to 8 numbered pieces.
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Case
18K rose gold, 21mm lug width, 47.8mm lug-to-lug distance
40mm diameter
6.5mm thickness
Fluted caseband
Sapphire crystal caseback with single interior anti-reflective coating
Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating

Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)
Dial
18K gold, guilloché and hand-engraved, depicting the Chinese zodiac sign of the Snake
Hand-painted translucent green miniature on foliage
Rose gold 18K dots for hour markers
Breguet open-tipped hands
Functions: hours, minutes
Movement
Self-winding
Calibre: 502.3
Frequency: 3 Hz
(21,600 vibrations per hour)
162 components 
Automatic winding with hand-guilloché 22K gold oscillating weight
Flat silicon balance spring and silicon anchor
Single barrel
Power reserve: 45 hours
Escapement: flat balance-spring and pallet-lever in silicon
Strap
Green alligator leather
Pin buckle in 18K rose gold 18mm width at the buckle
Gold weight (Estimation) 44.1g 18K gold
1.8g 22K gold

🔰Limitation  8 pieces numbered from 1/8 to 8/8

Watch BOX
Square-shaped (16.5 x 16.5 x 10.5cm) in grey-stained maple wood,
with a tone-on-tone embossing of the Chinese ideogram for the Snake and the inscription
"LIMITED EDITION" (also tone-on-tone) inside the Alcántara-lined lid.


Available  in Breguet Boutique around the world

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