Breguet Catalogue 2016

TH E BR E GU E T C O LLE C T I O NS 2 016
Contents
A passion for Haute Horlogerie // 4
A passion for invention and innovation // 8
A passion shared // 20
Passion from the age of reason // 34
A passion for writing // 40

Tradition // 50
Classique // 72
Classique Grandes Complications // 122
Marine // 154
Hritage // 180
Reine de Naples // 192
High Jewellery // 238
Type XX - XXI // 254
Type XXII // 262
A dictionary of passion // 266
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A word from Marc A.Hayek

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.

From the start, Breguet had woven close ties with science and astronomy, placing the brand at the heart of European intel-
lectual 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 as is vividly illustrated by the Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon 7087.

It is this singular alchemists blend of hand-craftsmanship expertise and cutting-edge technologies that I invite you to explore
through our collections.
Marc A.Hayek
President and CEO of Montres Breguet SA
4 // A P A S S I O N F O R H A U T E H O R L O G E R I E
Breguet, from rebirth to continuity.

In 1999, Nicolas G. Hayek took over one of the most pre-
Recruitment of the best-qualified watchmakers was reinforced, as
cious names in fine watchmaking which was lying somewhat
was training and the passing on of time-honoured skills by artisans
dormant at the time. Driven by a genuine passion, he infused
excelling in their respective arts and crafts.
peerless vitality into a brand endowed with an exceptional herit-
age and know-how that are recognised by its most prestigious
of-the-art testing machinery as well as in research and
peers. But the creative and visionary genius that was Nicolas
development. Nicolas G. Hayek attached great importance to
G. Hayek also revived the cultural and emotional dimension of
research and initiated work on whole new movement projects
the brand and restored it to its noble pedigree.
and new materials such as the application of silicon in watchmak-
A new chapter in Breguet history began, studded with fab-
ing, for components like the escapement. Under his leadership,
ulous projects, daring challenges and guided by the principle
Breguet developed and registered more than 77 new patents, and
of unveiling the finest treasures that emerge from an encounter
also built a new movement each year, several of which were
between art, beauty and technology.
truly revolutionary, such as the double tourbillon. This innova-
Now able to draw upon the industrial and commercial
tive capacity made Breguet a reference in the field of Haute
strength of the Swatch Group, the brand had all the material and
Horlogerie, alongside its unique status as an integral part of the
technical resources it would need to perpetuate the art of fine
European cultural heritage.
watchmaking and to create exceptional models in order to meet
the expectations of brand devotees and connoisseurs.
museums to welcome the brands legendary timepieces. These
Signs of renewal soon appeared. The brand was first of all
initiatives were of course fervently supported by Breguet.
equipped with a manufacturing facility on par with its ambitions.
Exhibitions in the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, or in the Louvre
Substantial and regular investments were made in state-
It is this unique position that inspired the most prestigious
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in Paris, are just two of these exceptional events that have

delighted connoisseurs and aficionados, as well as Nicolas
G. Hayek, who loved to view culture as synonymous with
sharing. This same desire also led the Manufacture Breguet
to take up magnificent challenges, including that of reproducing the legendary Marie-Antoinette watch that had vanished without trace.

This challenge was all the more daring in that the Breguet
master-watchmakers and engineers had only a handful of

archives and technical descriptions, and had to make use of
the techniques prevailing at the time of its making.

This love of art and beauty led Nicolas G. Hayek toward
the principle of preserving humanitys historical and cultural

heritage well beyond the watchmaking world through various
prestigious patronage activities with a powerful emotional con-
tent. The most iconic of all, to mention but one, is undoubtedly
and exceptional achievements that Nicolas G. Hayek loved to
the restoration of the Petit Trianon, an authentic tribute paid by
share. Following his untimely death on June 28th 2010, Marc
Breguet to Queen Marie-Antoinette, a sincere admirer and loyal
A. Hayek has taken up the reins of the brand. The spirit remains
customer of the brand.
and the story continues
It was this universe mingling art, culture, understatement
6 // A P A S S I O N F O R H A U T E H O R L O G E R I E
Watchmaking at Breguet.

Breguets archives, kept in Switzerland and in Paris, record
Watch production is divided into a dozen very different
the developments that have sustained Breguet watchmaking for
workshops. In one, massive presses exert tremendous forces
more than two centuries. The firm is committed to remaining
to cut tiny metal components. In another, removed as far as pos-
ahead of its time with a flow of inventions and improvements.
sible from all sources of vibration, digitally controlled transfer
Today Breguet watches are made in the Valle de Joux,
machines mill complex shapes in metal to tolerances of a few
the centre of advanced mechanical horology. The Breguet work
microns. Concentration is palpable in the dust-free atmosphere
shops bring together extraordinary resources to handle the
of the assembly and casing-up workshops.
essential aspects of watchmaking.
tration of a Breguet watch need deft hands, experienced eyes
Equipped with watchmaking tools that A.- L.Breguet could
scarcely imagine, his successors in the Breguet workshops
All of the hundreds of operations that go into the orches-
and an ear for the melody of time.
combine avant-garde processes with closely guarded traditional
Each feature expresses the quiet pride of expertise in
techniques. The constant modernization of their equipment
superior performance. In a magnified world, tiny components
reveals the motivation of the craftsmen who build the Breguet
are progressively made true, and their surfaces finished for
watch : pride in their work.
unforgiving inspection, before they are combined into the
mechanism of astounding complexity that gives a Breguet
Driven by the same enthusiasm that A.- L.Breguet brought
to his art, craftsmen work daily to perfect the timepieces that

earn Breguet its position as the architect of fine horology.
watch its life.
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Breguet watchmakers regard exactitude as the sacred

duty of their art. Behind individual methods lies a common
commitment to achieving the highest standard of workmanship through constant refinement. Applying techniques that
pre-date machines, they work quickly and precisely to create
instruments in harmony with the most demanding score of all,
the silent music of time.
Breguets approach to watchmaking preserves the individuality of each watch in a world of standard products.
A.- L.Breguet never made two watches exactly alike, and
there is no reason for the firm that he founded to break from
that tradition. Besides, collectors of Breguet watches would
never allow it.
Artistic craft or the art of craftsmanship, the know-how of the artisans

in the Manufacture Breguet remains one of the brands key assets.
8 // 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
Pivotal inventions from 1775 to the present.

If Breguet holds a special place in our cultural heritage,
workshops demonstrated the latest horological improvements in
it is because its founder, A.- L.Breguet ( 1747-1823 ), set the
an original movement, mostly fitted with lever or ruby-cylinder
standard by which all fine watchmaking has since been judged.
escapements that he perfected.
Today, his heirs at Breguet still make each watch as a model of

supreme horological art.
A.-L.Breguet took refuge in Switzerland from the excesses

of the French Revolution. He returned to Paris overflowing with
A.- L.Breguet was born in Neuchtel, but it was in Paris that
the ideas that produced the Breguet balance spring, his first
he spent most of his productive life. No aspect of watchmaking
carriage clock (sold to Bonaparte), the sympathique clock and
escaped his study, and his inventions were as fundamental to
its dependent watch, the tact watch, and finally the tourbillon,
horology as they were varied. His career started with a series of
patented in 1801.
breakthroughs : the development of the successful self-winding
Breguet became the indispensable watchmaker to the
perptuelle watches, the introduction of gongs for repeating
scientific, military, financial and diplomatic lites of the age.
watches and the first shock-protection for balance pivots.
His timepieces ruled the courts of Europe. For his most distin-
Louis XVI and his Queen, Marie-Antoinette, were early
guished clients, Breguet designed his most remarkable pieces,
enthusiasts of Breguets watchmaking. Each watch from his
such as the first ever wristwatch for Caroline Murat, Queen of
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Naples, in 1810. Honors saluted his enormous contribution to

horology. Appointed to the Board of Longitude and as chronometer-maker to the French navy, he entered the Academy of
Sciences and received the Legion of Honour from the hands
of Louis XVIII.
When he died in 1823, all mourned the architect of the
greatest revolution in the science and art of time-keeping.
Today more than ever, its capacity to innovate reflects a
brands vitality. Breguets creativity and ingenuity have not
dwindled over time, but have on the contrary steadily increased :
witness the fact that since 1999, under the impetus of Nicolas
G. Hayek and the current management of Marc A. Hayek, the
list of patents registered during this recent period is now considerably longer than that of the founders inventions.
The Breguet workshops on Quai de lHorloge in Paris, in 1775.
A selection of Breguet inventions and innovations,

from 1775 to the present day.
1780 Development of the perptuelle,

or automatic watch
1795 First description of the sympathique clocks

Development of the perpetual date calendar
1783 Invention of the gong

spring for the minute repeater
The Breguet balance spring
The ruby cylinder
Design of the famous

Breguet hands and numerals

1786 The Breguet dial, engine-turned by hand
1789 The ratchet key known as the Breguet key

Escapement working without oil

1790 Invention of the pare-chute

( timepiece shock absorbers )
1792 Development and production of the mechanism for
the Chappe optical telegraph
1796 The single-hand watch known as the subscription watch

1798 Patent of the constant force escapement ( March 9 )

Invention of the musical chronometer, the clockwork

mechanism that acts as a metronome
1799 The tact watch

1801 Patent of the Tourbillon Regulator (June 26 )
1810 Development and production of the first wristwatch,

ordered by the Queen of Naples
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1812 Appearance of dials with off-centred chapter ring

1815 Fine-tuning of the double-barrelled

marine chronometer
1819 Ocular of an astronomical telescope
1820 Invention of the montre double seconde or observation

chronometer, forerunner of the modern chronograph
1996 Timepiece movement equipped with

a perpetual calendar mechanism
1997 Patent of the in-line perpetual

calendar wristwatch
1998 The worlds smallest self-winding

chronograph movement
2002 5 patents registered, including :
1830 First watch with keyless winding
1938 Start and reset mechanism of a movement

with direct-drive seconds hand
1939 Patent of the sidereal time-keeper ( February 28 )

1950 Chronograph reset mechanism

Chronograph minute counter ( 2 patents )
1990 The sympathique wristwatch and its clock
Moon-phase mechanism ( Reine de Naples )
Patent for a mechanism to lock the alarm function,

column-wheel system ( Rveil du Tsar )

Balance for timepiece movement, titanium balance

( Tradition Tourbillon Fuse )

Watch equipped with at least two regulating systems

( Double Tourbillon )
1991 Timepiece with a running equation-of-time,

perpetual equation-of-time wristwatch
Shock-protection device for balance pivot ( Tradition )
1994 Perpetual calendar mechanism, in-line

perpetual calendar wristwatch
Double power reserve

A musical module for a watch movement
( La Musicale )
Balance-spring with two spiral springs featuring

improved isochronism
Contact-free torque transfer for timepiece
Gong for a striking or alarm mechanism

( minute repeater )
Balance spring with overcoil terminal curve

in silicon ( Tradition Tourbillon )
Timepiece comprising a power-reserve display

device ( Tradition Tourbillon )
Wheel in a watch pivoting in a magnetic

or electrostatic field
Setting the frequency range of a device that

produces sound with vibrating blades
Gong for a timepiece striking mechanism

(minute repeater)
Tourbillon timepiece movement equipped with a

shock-protection device ( Tradition Tourbillon )
Mainspring barrel with enhanced transmission
Comb for a music box
Musical watch case featuring enhanced acoustics
Timepiece comprising a high-frequency mechanical

movement ( Type XXII )
Striking watch equipped with an acoustic

membrane ( La Musicale )
Magnetic anti-shock device for a mobile

timepiece component
Magnetic pivots and magnetic anti-shock

( Classique Chronomtrie )
Chronograph mechanism
( Tradition Independant Chronograph)
Magnetic pivoting of a mobile timepiece component

A musical module for a watch ( La Musicale )
A balance-spring with two spiral springs
Magnetic governor for the transmission wheel(s)

of the movement or strike ( La Musicale )
A total of 130 patents registered since 2002
The first magnetic strike governor in watchmaking

history equipping the model 7800 La Musicale.
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The advent of silicon at Breguet.

In the watchmaking field, the properties of silicon also
prove mechanically useful for certain movement parts such as

the balance spring. The production method for silicon components, deep reactive ion etching ( DRIE ), makes it possible to
create extremely complex shapes while ensuring extreme precision, such as those required to optimise the flat balance spring.

In January 2006, Nicolas G. Hayek officially announced
The balance spring is a central component of the movement and
the result of several years of research that was to lead to a
represents the beating heart of the watch. It is also the most
technological innovation of capital importance to the entire
sensitive part if one is seeking to improve the precision of time
Swiss watch industry : the advent of silicon and its applications
measurement. Coiled in a spiral shape and coupled with the
in manufacturing a certain number of components. One of
balance, its regular oscillations impart a certain cadence to the
the advantages of silicon is that this material does not react
movement and regulate the measurement of time. It is usually
to magnetic fields. Moreover, its density which is three times
made from a metal alloy and is subject to disturbances relating
lower than that of steel or brass facilitates the making of lighter
to shocks, magnetic fields, and the earths gravity. The flat
parts with lower inertia, while the material itself remains extre-
balance spring, which is extremely slender, may be made from
mely solid and highly resistant to corrosion and wear.
silicon with a degree of precision verging on perfection in terms
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of the shape of its curves, thereby considerably enhancing the
Therefore, Breguet naturally owed it to itself to develop
movements isochronism.
a silicon version of the Breguet balance spring with its
Research on silicon began as early as 2006, with the
famous overcoil or terminal curve invented in 1795 by the
first applications in Breguet modules. The new Classique 5177
brand founder. Breguet had conceived the ingenious idea
watch was equipped with an escape-wheel and a lever in silicon,
of raising the end of the flat balance spring and bending
while the Classique 5197 watch featured a silicon version for
it slightly towards the balance-staff, thereby ensuring a
three components : the escape-wheel, the lever and the flat
concentric development and thus enhancing the precision of
balance spring.
the watch. Putting a curve into a sliver of silicon in order to
Silicon and its use for the flat balance spring led to
give this part its third dimension was a major feat in the watch
some spectacular feats. By way of example, the ultra-thin
industry. Silicon is not malleable like metal and forming this
reference 502.3 movement equipped with this component
bend rising up from the coil required a complete rethinking
and housed within the 5157 model represents a major accom-
of the production process. Breguet rose to the challenge and
plishment combining slenderness ( 2.4 mm ) with exceptional
the results of the research and development were unveiled
performances.
in 2010 in an exceptional model : the Tradition 7047 with a
tourbillon and a fuse and chain type transmission, equipped
The use of silicon balance springs in various movements
over the past four years has shown totally convincing results.
with a world-first silicon Breguet balance spring.
From silicon to high frequency.

way in which the seconds hand moves is visibly modified: since
the increase in frequency influences the duration of the tiny

The watchmakers of the Manufacture Breguet have
jumps made by the hand, the latter appears to be gently sliding
worked on other properties of silicon which imply that parts
around the dial. This softer motion is combined with higher
may be accurately machined and are distinctly lighter. This led
resolution and a more accurate display. Each second being
them to develop the Type XXII 10 Hz with silicon balance spring,
divided into 20 fractions makes it possible to measure time by
lever and escape-wheel, which became the first and only
this same unit, meaning to the nearest 20th of a second.
series-made mechanical chronograph with a frequency raised
to 10 Hz or 72,000 vibrations per hour, capable of marking off
frequency above all enhances the rate precision and stability of
20ths of a second.
the watch by improving the performance of the balance-wheel.
This increase in the frequency of the oscillator also led to
This work undertaken on high frequency thereby offers the
a real improvement in the operation of the chronograph. The
prospect of new applications beyond the realm of chronographs.
In addition to the display characteristics, the increase in
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From silicon to the first magnetic components.

Developing solutions to withstand the detrimental effects of
the governor, guaranteeing the constancy of the tempo, was
the external magnetic fields present in the environment has ope-
already a challenge in itself. Nonetheless, the company watch-
ned up whole new vistas for the Breguet Research & Development
makers, who were not only concerned with overcoming the
team. The use of balance springs and escape-wheels in silicon,
disadvantages of the classic friction-based strike-governor sys-
boasting anti-magnetic properties, as well as a better understan-
tem, but also with enhancing its performance, achieved the feat
ding of the way in which magnetic fields affect the inside of the
of creating an innovative system equipped with magnets and
movement, served to envisage the use of magnets inside the
working on the principle of eddy currents (Foucault currents).
watch mechanism in order to improve its performances.
This magnetic governor thereby does away with issues of wear,
noise and the need for a large supply of energy, while ensuring
The first results were applied to the heart of the 7800
La Musicale model, a striking watch equipped with the first
increased precision.
magnetic governor in watchmaking history. Incorporating within
a wristwatch mechanism a music-box mechanism as well as
magnetic components opens up exciting new prospects.
Hitherto considered horological heresy, the introduction of
Magnetism and high precision.

With the patent, issued on November 9, 2010 protecting the
shocks. The performance of the balance is thus much enhanced
magnetic pivot, Breguet set a new milestone in watchmaking
since it does not have to contend with the friction of a conven-
history by using magnetism to improve the precision and the
tionally pivoted balance, particularly in a vertical position.
reliability of its timepieces. The engineers and watchmakers of
Magnetic induction brings many advantages to the ratekeeping
the Manufacture Breguet have not only mastered the negative
of the movement. The balance-staff is placed in the magnetic
effects of magnetism in a mechanical watch, they have also man-
field and held against the endstone due to the magnetic flux that
aged to harness them to significantly improve the pivoting, rota-
also tends to bring the staff back to its optimal position. Thus
tion and stability of the balance-staff.
maintained in this artificial gravity, the balance-staff no longer
The magnetic pivot uses the field of the magnets in a con-
perceives the differences in position adopted by the watch and
trolled and localised way in order to ensure the stability and
the pivoting conditions remain identical at all times. If the staff is
performance of the balance. The magnetic field crossing through
knocked sideways, the system acts like a pare-chute anti-shock
the balance-staff keeps the balance stable: it is immune to the
system, thanks to the magnetic return forces generated by the
low-intensity shocks ( the most frequent type ) as well as the
displacement of the staff that automatically bring it back into
accelerations to which the watch is subjected. It also returns
position to resume maximum magnetic flux. The result is a
almost instantly to its correct position after stronger accidental
balance that is more stable and resistant to shocks.
20 // A P A S S I O N S H A R E D
Breguet archives.
A.-L.Breguet took pains to register the production and
Breguet registers, contributing to the history of its prestigious
sales of the company he founded in 1775. Each timepiece
timepieces. Today still, the company registers, constituting
was thus recorded under its individual number with a short
the core of the company archives in the Breguet Museum,
description, the date of sale and the name of the purchaser.
are a valuable source of information for watch experts and
Since that time the company has made it a point of honor

to keep up a tradition it holds dear and which underlines the
importance that it accords to each of its clients.
historians.
Opening the registers is like delving into history. In them
are the famous names that have marked their era, from Queen
A case in point is Breguets first 2003 institutional
Marie-Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte and many others, to
advertising campaign. Designed to alert brand enthusiasts
those in the news today. Discretion, however, prevents the
throughout the world to the importance of keeping this tradi-
company from revealing the names of living owners.
tion alive, its message immediately generated sharp interest.

Hundreds of family names continue to be added every year to
By acquiring a Breguet watch, each client enters into a

privileged relationship with many generations of time.
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That is why Breguet invites all those acquiring the brands

models to record their names in the company registers,
thereb y perpetuating this time-honoured tradition as well as
enhancing its clients sense of belonging to an exclusive
circle of passionate enthusiasts.
Distinguished Breguets patrons.

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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A selection of Breguets distinguished patrons.

Duc dOrlans (1780 )
Prince Orloff (1810 )
Queen Victoria (1838 )
Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France (1782 )
Prince Poniatowski (1811)
Duc de Morny (1841)
Louis XVI, King of France (1783 )
Prince Ferdinand of Spain (1812 )
Gioachino Rossini (1843)
Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Prigord (1787)
Prince Charles of Spain (1812 )
Horace Vernet (1855 )
Marquise de Condorcet (1792 )
Baron Hottinguer (1812 )
Comte de Paris (1863 )
Empress Josphine of France (1798 )
The Florence Observatory (1812 )
Empress Isabelle du Brsil (1871)
Napoleon Bonaparte (1798 )
Empress Marie-Louise of France (1813)
Sir Winston Churchill (1901)
General Charles Victor Emmanuel Leclerc (1801)
Michel Ney, Marshal of France (1813)
King Fuad I of Egypt (1924 )
The Prince of Wales (1803 )
General Davidoff (1814 )
Maharadjah of Kapurthala (1924 )
Giovanni Paisiello (1804 )
The Duke of Wellington (1814)
Arthur Rubinstein (1930 )
The Prince of Wurtemberg (1805 )
Baron Rothschild (1815 )
Sergei Rachmaninov (1931)
Slim III, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1806 )
The Duke of Marlborough (1818)
Ettore Bugatti (1932 )
Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples (1807)
The Duke of Norfolk (1821)
Prince George of Greece (1934 )
Tsar Alexander I of Russia (1809 )
Louis XVIII, King of France (1821)
The Duke of Windsor (1950 )
George III, King of England (1810 )
Count Axel von Fersen (1835 )
Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France

In October 1782, A.- L.Breguet invented, perfected and
completed watch number 2 10/82 for Queen Marie-Antoinette.

It was a self-winding perptuelle repeater with a date indication.
The queen recognised the work of a master, and the following
year Breguet received an astonishing request from an officer of
the Queens Guard : to make for her a watch incorporating all the
known horological complications and inventions.

Time and cost were apparently no object. It indeed took a
long time for the watch to catch up with A.-L.Breguets flow of

invention, for watch number 160 was only completed after the
queens death.
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General Napoleon Bonaparte

In April 1798, a few weeks before he left for Egypt, General
Bonaparte acquired three important timepieces from Breguet : a
repeating watch, a repeating carriage clock with a calendar, and
a self-winding perptuelle repeating watch. The future emperors
family soon became Breguets clients.
Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples

Napoleons young sister began purchasing timepieces from
Breguet in 1805, at the age of 23, and continued at a steady

rate until 1814, thereby acquiring no less than 34 watches and
clocks. In 1810, based on an order from this authentic watchmaking enthusiast who had by then been crowned Queen of
Naples, A.-L. Breguet developed especially for this purpose the
worlds first known wristwatch. This exceptionally slender, ovalshaped watch, fitted with a wristlet composed of hair entwined
with gold thread, was distinguished by its entirely original architecture and inimitable sense of refinement.
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Gioachino Rossini

The illustrious Gioachino Rossini once owned Breguet
watch number 4604, a simple, modestly sized design displaying

the date. It featured an engine-turned gold case, an off-centred
silver dial and a lever escapement. This high-quality timepiece
was initially purchased by the banker Schickler in 1828 for 3,600
French francs. By the 1830s, the watch had passed to a certain
Mr Church. It was then owned by Rossini, who had it serviced in
1843. After the composers death, in 1868, his widow continued
to have the piece serviced by Breguet.
The watch and the pen: literary passions.

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.
Rome, Naples and Florence (1817)
Pushkin
(1799-1837 )
A dandy on the boulevards (...), strolling at leisure
until his Breguet, ever vigilant, reminds him it is midday.
Eugene Onegin (1825-1833 )
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.
Lettre dEspagne (1830 )
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.

Eugnie Grandet (1833 )
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
The Count of Monte Cristo (1845 )
(1822-1861)
Rodolphe found Mademoiselle Laure at the trysting place.
Good, said he, for punctuality she is a feminine Breguet.
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.
Chansons des Rues et des Bois (1865 )
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 repeating 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.
Tooi Tsutsuoto (2002 )
34 // 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
The Breguet style.

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.
The secret signature

Their very success soon made Breguets watches a tempting target for counterfeiters. In 1795, Breguet came up with a
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.
Engine-turned dials

Around 1786, Breguet began fitting his watches with engine-turned silver or gold dials of his own design. Hand-crafted
engine-turned motifs are one of the unmistakable hallmarks of a Breguet watch. The brands famous dials are immediately
recognisable and 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
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centuries ago : powdered silver is delicately brushed on the plate with circular or linear movements, depending on the type of
satin-like finish desired.

Today, the same kind of engine-turned guilloch work engraved on gold Breguet dials is also executed on delicate and brittle
plates of mother-of-pearl a truly impressive achievement in its own right.
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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Writing instruments.
Elegance and refinement.
Conveying an ultimate touch of elegance and refinement, these writing instruments reflect the brands signature features, such as
engine-turned motifs. The Tradition, Reine de Naples and Classique models are inspired by the eponymous timepiece collections.
They pay tribute to literature and to the authors who have honoured Breguet, while testifying to lifes milestone moments.
Tradition pencil in titanium and 18-carat rose gold, ref. WI06TR07F.
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Tradition roller pen/ballpoint pen in titanium and 18-carat rose gold, ref. WI05TR07F
Tradition fountain pen in titanium and 18-carat rose gold, ref. WI01TR07F
Two-piece edition, fountain pen and roller pen, ref. WIS2TR07F
Tradition fountain pen in titanium and 18-carat white gold, ref. WI01TB07F.
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Tradition roller pen/ballpoint pen in titanium and 18-carat white gold, ref. WI05TB07F.
Tradition pencil in titanium and 18-carat white gold, ref. WI06TB07F.
Two-piece edition, fountain pen and roller pen, ref. WIS2TB07F.
Reine de Naples roller pen in silver, ref. WI02AG08A.B.F.

Reine de Naples fountain pen in silver, ref. WI01AG08A.B.F.
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Reine de Naples roller pen in silver, ref. WI02AG08B.S.D.F.

Reine de Naples fountain pen in silver, ref. WI01AG08B.S.D.F.
Classique roller pen in silver, ref. WI02AG03F.
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Classique fountain pen in silver, ref. WI01AG03F.

Classique ballpoint pen / mechanical pencil in silver, ref. WI03AG03F.
Complete set, ref. WIS1AG03F.
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.
50 // T R A D I T I O N
The Tradition collection by Breguet.

An invitation to journey through time and beyond time.

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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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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7027BR/R9/9V6
18-carat rose gold. Hand-wound
Diameter: 37mm.
7027BR/G9/9V6
Diameter: 37mm.
54 // T R A D I T I O N
7057BR/R9/9W6
Tradition wristwatch
in 18-carat rose gold.
Hand-wound movement with
power reserve indicated on
the dial and on the back.
Breguet balance spring in silicon.
Diameter : 40mm.
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7057BB/G9/9W6
in 18-carat white gold.
Diameter : 40mm.
7057BR/G9/9W6
in 18-carat rose gold.
Diameter : 40mm.
56 // T R A D I T I O N
7097BR/G1/9WU
Tradition wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Self-winding movement
with retrograde seconds. Breguet
balance spring in silicon.
Off-centred silvered gold dial,
Diameter : 40mm.
7097BB/G1/9WU
white gold. Self-winding movement
with retrograde seconds. Breguet
balance spring in silicon.
Diameter : 40mm.
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7038BB/1T/9V6 D00D
white gold. Bezel set with
68 diamonds, approx. 0.895ct.
Self-winding movement with
retrograde seconds. Breguet
balance spring in silicon. Off-centred
dial in Tahitian natural mother-ofpearl, hand-engraved on a rose
Diameter : 37mm.
60 // T R A D I T I O N
7067BB/G1/9W6
Tradition GMT wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Hand-wound movement.
Second time-zone indicator. Day/night
indicator. Off-centred local time subdial
in silvered gold, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Black off-centred reference time
subdial in gold, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Power-reserve indicator on the
back of the movement. Breguet balance
spring in silicon. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m ).
Diameter : 40mm.
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7067BR/G1/9W6
Tradition GMT wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Hand-wound movement.
Second time-zone indicator. Day/night
indicator. Off-centred local time subdial
in silvered gold, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Black off-centred reference time
subdial in gold, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Power-reserve indicator on the
back of the movement. Breguet balance
spring in silicon. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m ).
Diameter : 40mm.
62 // T R A D I T I O N
7077BB/G1/9XV
Tradition independent chronograph
in 18-carat white gold. Hand-wound
movement. 20-minute subdial and powerreserve indication also appearing on the
back of the movement. Chronograph
activation indicator at 6 oclock.
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 44mm.
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7077BR/G1/9XV
Tradition independent chronograph
in 18-carat rose gold. Hand-wound
movement. 20-minute subdial and powerreserve indication also appearing on the
back of the movement. Chronograph
activation indicator at 6 oclock.
Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 44mm.
66 // 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
7047BR/G9/9ZU
Available with a rose-gilted movement,

ref. 7047BR/R9/9ZU.
Tradition Grande Complication

wristwatch in 18-carat rose gold with
fusee tourbillon. Balance spring in
silicon. Hand-wound movement with
power reserve displayed on the
barrel drum. Black off-centred gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose
Diameter : 41 mm.
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7047PT/11/9ZU
wristwatch in platinum, with fusee
tourbillon. Balance spring in silicon.
Hand-wound movement with power
reserve displayed on the barrel
drum. Off-centred silvered gold
Diameter: 41mm.
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
7087BB/G1/9XV
minute repeater wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold, with tourbillon. Power-reserve
indicator. Self-winding movement.
Breguet balance spring
and escape wheel in silicon.
Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 44 mm.
7087BR/G1/9XV
minute repeater wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold, with tourbillon. Power-reserve
indicator. Self-winding movement.
Breguet balance spring
Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 44 mm.
Engine turning an oscillating weight. The engine-turning lathe, or rose engine, is

a time-honoured instrument enabling the artisan to engrave tiny tenth of a millimetre
motifs in gold using a traditional technique. The combination of straight and circular
lines creates intricate yet elegantly restrained patterns.
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The Classique wristwatches exemplify the

watchmaking ideals of precision, clarity and elegant lines.

Whether extra-thin models 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,
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter: 38mm.
74 // C L A S S I Q U E
5277BR/12/9V6
Classique wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Hand-wound movement
with seconds subdial and 96-hour
power-reserve indicator. Balance
spring in silicon. Silvered gold dial,
Sapphire caseback. Water-resistant
to 3 bar (30m). Also in white gold.
Diameter: 38mm.
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5207BB/12/9V6
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 on a
rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 39mm.
5207BA/12/9V6
yellow gold. Self-winding
movement. Retrograding seconds
subdial and power-reserve
indicator. Off-centred chapter ring.
Balance spring in silicon. Silvered
Diameter: 39mm.
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5177BR/15/9V6
with date. Balance spring, lever
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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5177BR/12/9V6
to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 38mm.
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5177BB/12/9V6
to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 38mm.
80 // C L A S S I Q U E
5177BB/29/9V6
Classique wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Selfwinding movement with date.
Balance spring, lever and escape
wheel in silicon. White grand feu
enamel dial. Breguet Arabic
numerals. Secret signature.
Sapphire caseback. Waterresistant to 3 bar (30m).
Also in yellow or rose gold.
Diameter: 38mm.
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5178BR/29/9V6 D000
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat rose gold. Bezel set with
Self-winding movement with date.
wheel in silicon. White grand feu
enamel dial. Breguet Arabic
numerals. Secret signature.
Diameter: 38mm.
82 // C L A S S I Q U E
5140BB/29/9W6
Classique wristwatch
Self-winding movement
with small seconds. Balance
spring in silicon. White grand
feu enamel dial. Breguet
Arabic numerals. Secret
signature. Water-resistant to 3 bar
(30m). Also in yellow gold.
Diameter: 40mm.
5140BA/12/9W6
18-carat yellow gold.
with small seconds.
Balance spring in silicon.
Silvered gold dial, handengraved on a rose engine.
Also in white gold.
Diameter: 40mm.
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7147BR/12/9WU
18-carat rose gold. Self-winding
movement with small seconds.
Diameter : 40mm.
7147BB/12/9WU
18-carat white gold. Self-winding
movement with small seconds.
Diameter : 40mm.
84 // C L A S S I Q U E
8067BA/52/964
18-carat yellow gold.
Self-winding movement. Balance
spring, lever and escape wheel in
silicon. Natural mother-of-pearl
Water-resistant to 3 bar
(30m). Also in white gold.
Diameter: 30mm.
Available with yellow gold

bracelet, ref.8067BA/52/AC0.
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8068BB/52/964 DD00
18-carat white gold. Bezel and
lugs set with 64 diamonds, approx.
1.09 cts . Self-winding movement.
wheel in silicon. Natural mother-ofpearl dial, hand-engraved on a
Diameter: 30mm.
8068BB/52/BCO DD00
lugs set with 64 diamonds,approx.
1.09 cts . Self-winding movement.
wheel in silicon. Natural mother-ofpearl dial, hand-engraved on a
Diameter: 30mm.
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9087BR/52/964
with moon-phase indicator and
small seconds. Balance spring,
lever and escape wheel in silicon.
Natural mother-of-pearl dial, handengraved on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Water-resistant to 3 bar
Diameter: 30mm.
9087BB/29/964
Classique wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold. Self-winding movement with
moon-phase indicator and small seconds.
Balance spring, lever and escape wheel
in silicon. White grand feu enamel dial
with Breguet Arabic numerals and
secret signature. Sapphire
caseback. Water-resistant to
3 bar (30m). Also in rose gold.
Diameter: 30mm.
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9088BR/52/964 DD0D
rose gold. Bezel and lugs set with
66 diamonds, approx. 1.04cts.
Self-winding movement with moonphase indicator and small seconds.
wheel in silicon. Natural mother-ofpearl dial, hand-engraved on a rose
Diameter: 30mm.
9088BR/29/964 DD0D
Classique wristwatch in 18-carat rose
gold. Bezel and lugs set with 66
diamonds, approx. 1.04cts. Selfwinding movement with moon-phase
indicator and small seconds. Balance
silicon. White grand feu enamel dial
secret signature. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 30mm.
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9088BB/29/964 DD0D
white gold. Bezel and lugs set with
66 diamonds, approx. 1.04cts. Selfwinding movement with moon-phase
indicator and small seconds. Balance
silicon. White grand feu enamel dial
secret signature. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 30mm.
9088BB/52/964 DD0D
white gold. Bezel and lugs set with
Self-winding movement with moonphase indicator and small seconds.
wheel in silicon. Natural mother-ofpearl dial, hand-engraved on a rose
Diameter: 30mm.
90 // C L A S S I Q U E
9068BB/12/976 DD00
Classique wristwatch in 18-carat white
diamonds totalling approx. 0.606ct. Selfwinding movement with date. Balance
spring, lever and escape wheel in silicon.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved on
a rose engine. Sapphire caseback
Diameter : 33.5mm.
9067BB/12/976
movement with date. Balance
spring, lever and escape wheel
engine. Sapphire caseback
Water-resistant to 3 bar (3 0m) .
Diameter : 33.5m m.
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9067BR/12/976
movement with date. Balance
silicon. Silvered gold dial,
engine. Sapphire caseback
Diameter : 33.5mm.
9068BR/12/976 DD00
Classique wristwatch in 18-carat rose
diamonds totalling approx. 0.606ct. Selfwinding movement with date. Balance
a rose engine. Sapphire caseback
Diameter : 33.5mm.
92 // C L A S S I Q U E
7787BR/29/9V6
with power-reserve indicator and
phases and age of the moon. Balance
White grand feu enamel dial with
Breguet Arabic numerals and secret
signature. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 39mm.
7787BB/12/9V6
Also available: 36mm diameter,

ref.8787BR/29/986.
Also available: 36mm diameter, bezel and lugs set with diamonds,
ref.8788BB/12/986 DD00 and 8788BR/12/986 DD00.

with power-reserve indicator and
phases and age of the moon. Balance
Diameter : 39mm.
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Cufflinks in 18-carat rose gold with moon-phase display

on grand feu enamelled background, ref. 9905.BR.7787.
7788BR/29/9V6 DD00
Also available: 36mm diameter, bezel and lugs

set with diamonds, ref.8788BR/29/986 DD00.

rose gold. Bezel and lugs set with
power-reserve indicator and phases
and age of the moon. Balance spring,
White grand feu enamel dial with
Breguet Arabic numerals and secret
signature. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 39mm.
94 // C L A S S I Q U E
Watch No.5, started in 1787 but only finished in March 1794 by A.-L. Breguet for Count
Journiac St. Mard. In 2001, it was bought back by Nicolas G. Hayek for the Breguet
Museum. This watch inspired the reference 3137 wristwatch of today.
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3137BA/11/986
18-carat yellow gold. Selfwinding movement with
date, power-reserve indicator
and phases and age of the
moon. Balance spring in
Also in white gold.
Diameter: 35.50mm.
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7137BA/11/9V6
18-carat yellow gold. Selfwinding extra-thin movement
with date, power-reserve indicator
and phases and age of the
moon. Balance spring in
Also in white gold.
Diameter: 39mm.
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7337BR/1E/9V6
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.
3 bar (30m). Also in white gold.
Diameter: 39mm.
100 // C L A S S I Q U E
Classique Chronomtrie 7727.

High frequency and high precision.

A concentrated blend of horological innovations, the Classique Chronomtrie 7727 with its balance fitted on magnetic pivots and
operating at a frequency of 10 Hz achieves an average rate of -1 to +3 seconds per day. Notably thanks to complete mastery of silicon
properties and magnetism, this new milestone in the field of high-precision mechanical watchmaking embodies the spirit of innovation of
Abraham-Louis Breguet.
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7727BB/12/9WU
Classique Chronomtrie wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. High-frequency
escapement (10Hz ) composed of a magnetic
balance with double balance spring, lever
and escape wheel in silicon. Hand-wound
movement with running seconds. 1/10th
of a second subdial and power-reserve
indicator. Silvered gold dial, handengraved on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
Diameter: 41mm.
7727BR/12/9WU
Classique Chronomtrie wristwatch
in 18-carat rose gold. High-frequency
escapement (10Hz ) composed of a magnetic
balance with double balance spring, lever
and escape wheel in silicon. Hand-wound
movement with running seconds. 1/10th
of a second subdial and power-reserve
indicator. Silvered gold dial, handengraved on a rose engine. Sapphire
Diameter: 41mm.
102 // C L A S S I Q U E
5707BA/12/9V6
Le Rveil du Tsar. Classique
alarm wristwatch in 18-carat
yellow gold. Self-winding
movement with seconds subdial
and date. Second time-zone
indicator. Alarm time and alarm
power-reserve indicators. Alarm
on/off indicator. Silvered gold
Diameter: 39mm.
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5707BB/12/9V6
Le Rveil du Tsar. Classique
alarm wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Self-winding
movement with seconds subdial
and date. Second time-zone
indicator. Alarm time and alarm
power-reserve indicators.
Alarm on/off indicator. Silvered
Diameter: 39mm.
104 // C L A S S I Q U E
La Musicale watch by Breguet.

An encounter between Music and the Art of Watchmaking.
The classic La Musicale watch plays a crystal-toned version of a famous tune, either on demand or at the desired time, like
a melodic reminder. Each model plays a different composition: Rossinis The Thieving Magpie overture or The Badinerie by Johann
Sebastian Bach. Based on the 777 self-winding movement incorporating an escapement as well as a balance spring both made in
silicon, this technical masterpiece houses a patented musical mechanism. A disc carrying the pins replaces the traditional musicbox cylinder and alternately acts on the 15 metal teeth of the comb. A metallic glass membrane, engine-turned by hand, placed
beneath the movement and serving to amplify the frequencies required to emit the tune, sets the finishing touch to this exceptional
mechanism. The back of the gold case protecting the membrane in Liquidmetal is drilled with several openings designed to ensure
optimal sound transmission. To enhance listening pleasure, the model is equipped with the first magnetic strike governor in
watchmaking history. This patented system, equipped with magnets isolated within a cage, manages to eliminate background
noise as well as the characteristic wear typical of classic strike-governors.
Further expressing the inimitable Breguet flair for details, the presentation box is crafted from resonance wood. Resonance
spruce is the main type of wood chosen by luthiers as the vibrating membrane on stringed instruments. This wood, found in the
Risoud forest of the Joux Valley which is home to the Manufacture Breguet, remarkably amplifies the tune of La Musicale.
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7800BR/AA/9YV 02
La Musicale. Classique wristwatch in

18-carat rose gold chiming La Badinerie
by J.-S. Bach. Self-winding movement.
in silicon. Rotating platinum-plated dial
Silvered gold chapter ring. Melody
on/off and autonomy indicators.
Diameter: 48mm.
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7800BB/11/9YV
La Musicale. Classique wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold chiming The
Thieving Magpie by Rossini. Selfwinding movement. Balance spring, lever
and escape wheel in silicon. Rotating
platinum coat dial hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Silvered gold chapter ring.
Melody on/off and autonomy indicators.
Diameter: 48mm.
7800BA/11/9YV
La Musicale. Classique wristwatch
in 18-carat yellow gold chiming The
Thieving Magpie by Rossini. Selfwinding movement. Balance spring,
Rotating platinum coat dial handengraved on a rose engine. Silvered
gold chapter ring. Melody on/off
and autonomy indicators.
Diameter: 48mm.
108 // C L A S S I Q U E
5287BB/92/9ZU
Classique chronograph in 18-carat
white gold. Hand-wound movement with
double seconds and 30-minute totaliser.
Tachometric scale surrounding the
chapter ring. Black rhodium-plated gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose engine.
to 3 bar (30m). Also in rose gold.
Diameter : 42.5mm.
5287BR/12/9ZU
Classique chronograph in 18-carat

rose gold. Hand-wound movement with
double seconds and 30-minute totaliser.
Tachometric scale surrounding the
chapter ring. Silvered gold dial,
Diameter : 42.5mm.
110 // 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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Gold, platinum, precious stones, mother-of-pearl.

Breguet makes a point of selecting only the finest

and noblest metals and materials

for its exceptional timepieces.
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5327BR/1E/9V6
engraved by hand, with perpetual
calendar showing the day, date,
month, leap year and the phases
and age of the moon. Balance
spring in silicon. Power-reserve
indicator. Silvered gold dial,
Diameter: 39mm.
114 // C L A S S I Q U E
Hora Mundi.
A new generation of time-zone watches.
The Hora Mundi model now features a new design in keeping with the finest tradition of Breguet dials hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Whether it bears a depiction of the globe or now a Clou de Paris motif in its centre, the dial, which has unusually
understated indications for a time-zone watch, 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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5727BB/12/9ZU
Classique Hora Mundi wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Self-winding
movement. Instant-jump time-zone
display with synchronised date,
day/night indication and city. Balance
Dial in silvered gold, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 43mm.
5727BR/12/9ZU
in 18-carat rose gold. Self-winding
day/night indication and city. Balance
Dial in silvered gold, hand-engraved
Diameter : 43mm.
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5717PT/EU/9ZU
Available with America dial, ref. 5717PT/US/9ZU,

or Asia-Oceania dial, ref. 5717PT/AS/9ZU.

in platinum. Self-winding movement.
Instant-jump time-zone display with
synchronised date, day/night indication
and city. Balance spring, lever and
escape wheel in silicon. Gold dial
depicting the continents of Europe
and Africa, hand-engraved on a rose
engine with wave motif coated
with translucent lacquer. Sapphire
Diameter : 43mm.
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5717BR/AS/9ZU
5717PT/US/9ZU
in platinum. Self-winding movement.
Instant-jump time-zone display with
synchronised date, day/night indication
and city. Balance spring, lever and
escape wheel in silicon. Gold dial
depicting the American continent, handengraved on a rose engine with wave
motif coated with translucent lacquer.
Diameter: 43mm.
Available with Europe-Africa dial, ref. 5717PT/EU/9ZU,

or Asia-Oceania dial, ref. 5717PT/AS/9ZU.
Available with Europe-Africa dial, ref. 5717BR/EU/9ZU,

or America dial, ref. 5717BR/US/9ZU.

day/night indication and city.
wheel in silicon. Gold dial depicting the
continents of Asia and Oceania, handengraved on a rose engine with wave
motif coated with translucent lacquer.
to 3 bar (30m). Also in platinum.
Diameter: 43mm.
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5719PT/AS/9ZV DD0D
Available with America dial, ref. 5719PT/US/9ZV DD0D,

or Europe-Africa dial, ref. 5719PT/EU/9ZV DD0D.
Classique Hora Mundi wristwatch in

platinum. Self-winding movement. Instantjump time-zone display with synchronised
date, day/night indication and city. Balance
Dial depicting the Asia-Oceania continent set
with 154 diamonds totalling approx. 0.399ct
with wave motif coated with translucent
laquer. Chapter ring paved with 76 baguettecut diamonds, approx. 2.01cts, and with
83 baguette-cut sapphires totalling
approx. 1.98cts. Bezel, dial flange and
lugs set with 130 baguette-cut diamonds
totalling approx. 17.32cts. Sapphire
Diameter : 46mm.
Chasing a movement. Using one of the many scorpers or gravers that he

himself fashions on a grinding-wheel according to the motif to be executed,
the artisan engraves the drawings freehand. Gifted with artistic flair and
exemplary dexterity, he contributes to the unique nature of each part.
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The Classiques Grandes Complications.

The Tourbillon.
A watch balance will go fast or slow depending on the position of the watch. Breguet addressed the problem by rotating the entire
balance and escapement around their common axis once a minute. This constant rotation averages out all the positional errors.
A.-L.Breguet received a patent from Frances Ministry of the Interior for a new regulating device known as the tourbillon on June 26,
1801. The document was dated according to the Republican calendar of the time, 7 Messidor, Year 9.
The tourbillon was perhaps too technically sophisticated for everyday use ; only 35 were sold between 1805 and A.-L.Breguets death
in 1823. But it came into its own in the hands of his successors, who acknowledged it as horologys most ingenious invention.
Although progress has given watchmakers more conventional means of obtaining accuracy in wristwatches, the tourbillon retains
its fascination by reason of the complexity of its action and the sheer genius of its concept. For many, the tourbillon embodies the
scientific thinking of the Age of Reason.
Breguets tourbillon survives today because its complexity offers unlimited scope for refinement and improvement. In the space
of a wristwatch, balancing the forces and inertias generated by rotating and oscillating mechanisms becomes even more exacting.
The critical element is the construction of the lightweight yet strong carriage that rotates the movements regulating organ.
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5377PT/12/9WU
Classique Grande Complication
extra-thin wristwatch in platinum,
with tourbillon. Self-winding movement
with peripheral oscillating weight.
Balance spring and escape wheel in
silicon. 80-hour power-reserve indicator.
Running seconds on the tourbillon shaft.
Also in rose gold.
Diameter : 42mm.
5377BR/12/9WU
extra-thin wristwatch in 18-carat rose
gold, with tourbillon. Self-winding
movement with peripheral oscillating
weight. Balance spring and escape
wheel in silicon. 80-hour power-reserve
indicator. Running seconds on the
tourbillon shaft. Silvered gold dial,
Diameter : 42mm.
5317BR/12/9V6
wristwatch in 18-carat rose gold,
with tourbillon. Self-winding
movement engraved by hand.
5-day power-reserve indicator.
Running seconds on the tourbillon
shaft. Compensating balance spring
with Breguet overcoil. Silvered
Diameter: 39mm.
5317PT/12/9V6
wristwatch in platinum,
with tourbillon. Self-winding
movement engraved by hand.
5-day power-reserve indicator.
with Breguet overcoil. Silvered
Diameter: 39mm.
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3357BR/12/986
3357BB/12/986
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold,
with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
with Breguet overcoil. Silvered gold
Diameter: 35mm.

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,
Diameter: 35mm.
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3355PT/00/986
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,
Diameter: 35mm.
3358BB/2Y/986 DD0D
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold, with
tourbillon. Hand-wound movement. Bezel
and lugs set with 74 diamonds totalling
approx. 1.33cts. Running seconds on
the tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet overcoil.
Gold dial hand-engraved on a rose
engine, with translucent blue enamel
coating. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 35 mm.
3358BB/2P/986 DD0D
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold, with
tourbillon. Hand-wound movement. Bezel
and lugs set with 74 diamonds totalling
approx. 1.33cts. Running seconds on
the tourbillon shaft. Compensating
Gold dial hand-engraved on a rose
engine, with translucent red enamel
coating. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 35mm.
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3358BB/52/986 DD00
wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold, with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement. Bezel and lugs set with
shaft. Compensating balance
spring with Breguet overcoil.
Natural mother-of-pearl
dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Breguet Arabic
numerals. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 35mm.
5335BR/42/9W6
Tourbillon Messidor. Classique
Grande Complication openworked wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Hand-wound movement.
shaft. Invisible tourbillon bridge.
Compensating balance spring with
Breguet overcoil. Water-resistant
Diameter: 40mm.
3797BR/1E/9WU
with tourbillon. Hand-wound movement
with perpetual calendar showing the
day, retrograde date, month and
leap year. Running seconds on the
tourbillon shaft. Compensating balance
3 bar (30m). Also in platinum.
Diameter: 41mm.
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3795BR/1E/9WU
openworked wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold, with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement with perpetual calendar
showing the day, retrograde date,
month and leap year. Chapter ring
with Roman numerals on a sapphire
disc. Running seconds on the tourbillon
with Breguet overcoil. Water-resistant
Diameter: 41mm.
3795PT/1E/9WU
openworked wristwatch in platinum,
with tourbillon. Hand-wound movement
with perpetual calendar showing
the day, retrograde date, month and
leap year. Chapter ring with Roman
numerals on a sapphire disc.
shaft. Compensating balance
Also in rose gold.
Diameter: 41mm.
5359BB/6B/9V6 DD0D
in 18-carat white gold, with
tourbillon. Hand-wound movement.
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. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 40.30mm.
In 1795, Breguet bent the outer coil of a balance spring

towards the balance-staff to form a carefully calculated curve.
Thanks to their Breguet overcoil, balance springs could
now develop concentrically, thereby improving timekeeping precision.

The Twin Rotating Tourbillon Watch.
Technically and aesthetically innovative, it comes equipped with twin rotating tourbillon carriages powered by a hand-wound
mechanical movement. Working independently from one another, the tourbillons are coupled via differential gears. These transmit the
tourbillons mean rate to the rotating centre plate. The time of day is shown by an hour hand mounted on the mechanism bearing
the pair of tourbillons and a standard minute hand at centre. Protected by a sapphire crystal, the back of this exceptional timepiece
reveals the fascinating beauty of its movement, itself engraved with a representation of the solar system.
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5347BR/11/9ZU
with twin rotating tourbillons. Two
independent tourbillons affixed by a
bridge to a centre plate completing a
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.
Diameter: 44mm.
5347PT/11/9ZU
wristwatch in platinum with twin rotating
tourbillons. Two independent tourbillons
affixed by a bridge to a centre plate
completing a 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
Also in rose gold.
Diameter: 44mm.
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5349PT/11/9ZU DD0D
wristwatch in platinum, with twin
rotating tourbillons. Two independent
tourbillons affixed by a bridge to a centre
plate completing a rotation in 12 hours.
Manually engraved hand-wound movement.
Bezel, lugs and caseband paved with 107
baguette-cut diamonds, approx. 29cts.
Silvered gold chapter ring and centre plate
1.62cts. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 50mm.
5347PT/2P/9ZU
wristwatch in platinum with
twin rotating tourbillons. Two
bridge to a centre plate completing
a rotation in 12 hours. Balance
springs with Breguet overcoil.
Hand-wound movement engraved
by hand. Silvered gold chapter ring.
Centre plate hand-engraved
on a rose engine, with translucent red
enamel coating. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 44mm.
5347BR/2A/9ZU

wristwatch in 18-carat rose gold
with twin rotating tourbillons.Two
bridge to a centre plate completing
a rotation in 12 hours. Balance
springs with Breguet overcoil.
Hand-wound movement engraved
by hand. Silvered gold chapter ring.
Centre plate hand-engraved on
a rose engine, with translucent grey
Diameter: 44mm.
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5349PT/2Y/9YV DD0D
wristwatch in platinum with twin
rotating tourbillons. Two independent
tourbillons affixed by a bridge to a centre
plate completing a rotation in 12 hours.
Hand-wound movement engraved by
hand. Bezel, caseband and lugs paved
with 107 baguette-cut diamonds, approx.
29cts. Silvered gold chapter ring.
Centre plate hand-engraved on a
rose engine, with translucent blue
Diameter: 50mm.

The minute repeater.

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 task 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
minute repeater wristwatch in
Double seconds. 24-hour display
with day and night sectors.
caseback. Also in rose gold.
Diameter: 42mm.
5447BB/1E/9V6
movement, engraved by hand
the day, date, month, leap
year and phases and age of
the moon. Silvered gold dial,
Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 40mm.
5447BR/1E/9V6
movement, engraved by hand
the day, date, month, leap
year and phases and age of
the moon. Silvered gold dial,
Diameter: 40mm.
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7639BB/6D/9XV DD0D
Bezel, caseband, repeating-lever
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.
Diameter: 44.50mm.
The original drawing of the tourbillon in the patent

awarded to its inventor, A.- L.Breguet, by Frances Ministry
of the Interior on June 26, 1801 ( 7 Messidor Year 9 ).
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1907BA/12
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,
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.
154 // M A R I N E

The Marine Collection.

Breguet, chronometer maker to the French Royal Navy.

On October 27th 1815, Abraham-Louis Breguet was appointed chronometer maker to the French Royal Navy by the king
of France, Louis XVIII. This title was not only a symbol of recognition and prestige, but also involved exercising a truly important
role on behalf of the nation. At the time, marine chronometers were vital for fleets, since they enabled calculations of ships
positions. Therefore, they had to be accurate and able to withstand the constant pitching and rolling of the boats.

Marine watches are based on the traditional Breguet values, while interpreting them in a contemporary way in order to create
sporty timepieces. Endowed with all the qualities developed by Abraham-Louis Breguet, Marine watches are designed to meet
contemporary demands. Their sturdy construction, reinforced case and protected crown, along with refined craftsmanship, give
them an elegant and sporting nature that makes them suitable for wear in all circumstances.
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5817BR/Z2/5V8
Available with rose gold bracelet,

ref.5817BR/Z2/RM0.
Marine wristwatch in 18-carat

with large date. Balance spring
in silicon. Black rhodium
gold dial, hand-engraved
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Diameter: 39mm.
156 // M A R I N E
5817ST/92/5V8
Available with steel bracelet,

ref.5817ST/92/SM0.
Marine wristwatch in steel.

large date. Balance spring in
silicon. Black rhodium gold dial,
Screw-locked crown. Waterresistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 39mm.
158 // M A R I N E
Cufflinks in 18-carat white gold with

Clou de Paris hobnail motif, ref. 9901.BB.CP.
5817ST/12/5V8
Marine wristwatch in steel.
with large date. Balance
spring in silicon. Silvered
Diameter: 39mm.

ref.5817ST/12/SM0.
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5817BA/12/9V8
Available with yellow gold

bracelet, ref.5817BA/12/AM0.
Marine wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Selfwinding movement with large
date. Balance spring in silicon.
Diameter: 39mm.
160 // M A R I N E
5827BB/12/5ZU
Marine chronograph in 18-carat
with date and seconds subdial.
15-minute sector. Centre chronograph
minutes and seconds. Silvered
Diameter: 42mm.
5827BB/12/BM0
15-minute sector. Centre
chronograph minutes and seconds.
Diameter: 42mm.
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5827BR/12/5ZU
Marine chronograph in
movement with date and seconds
subdial. 15-minute sector. Centre
Diameter: 42mm.
5827BR/Z2/5ZU

ref.5827BR/12/RM0.

ref.5827BR/Z2/RM0.

15-minute sector. Centre chronograph minutes and seconds. Black
rhodium gold dial, hand-engraved
Diameter: 42mm.
162 // M A R I N E
5857ST/12/SZ0
Available with rubber strap,

ref.5857ST/12/5ZU.
Marine GMT wristwatch in steel.

Self-winding movement. Second
time-zone, 24-hour and date
indications. Balance spring
Diameter: 42mm.
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5857BR/Z2/5ZU

ref. 5857BR/Z2/RZ0.
Marine GMT wristwatch in 18-carat

rose gold. Self-winding movement.
Second time-zone, 24-hour and
date indications. Balance spring in
silicon. Silvered gold and black
rhodium dial, hand-engraved on a
Diameter: 42mm.
166 // M A R I N E
5847BB/12/5ZV
Available with white gold bracelet,

ref. 5847BB/12/BZ0.
Marine Royale alarm

wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold. Self-winding movement
with date. Alarm power-reserve
indicator. Self-winding alarm
on/off indicator. Silvered
Diameter: 45mm.
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5847BR/Z2/5ZV
5847BB/92/BZ0
Marine Royale alarm wristwatch in
movement with date. Alarm powerreserve indicator. Self-winding
alarm on/off indicator. Black
rhodium gold dial, hand-engraved
Screw-locked crown. Waterresistant to 30 bar (300m).
Diameter: 45mm.
Available with rubber strap,

ref.5847BB/92/5ZV.
Available with rose-gilded gold dial, ref. 5847BR/32/5ZV.

Rose-gilded gold dial with rose gold bracelet, ref. 5847BR/32/RZ0.
Marine Royale alarm wristwatch

movement with date. Alarm powerreserve indicator. Self-winding
alarm on/off indicator. Dial in slate
grey rhodium-plated gold, handengraved on a rose engine. Sapphire
ref. 5847BR/Z2/RZ0.
Diameter: 45mm.
168 // 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
5837BR/92/5ZU

ref.5837BR/92/RM0.
Marine chronograph Grande

Complication in 18-carat rose
gold, with tourbillon. Handwound movement. Balance
spring and escape wheel in silicon.
Tourbillon carriage in titanium.
shaft. 30-minute and 12-hour
totalisers. Black rhodium dial,
to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter: 42mm.
170 // 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
5839BB/6D/9ZU DD0D
5837PT/U2/5ZU
Complication in platinum, with
tourbillon. Hand-wound movement.
Balance spring and escape wheel in
silicon. Tourbillon carriage in titanium.
shaft. 30-minute and 12-hour
totalisers. Silvered gold dial,
Diameter : 42mm.

Complication in 18-carat white gold,
with tourbillon. Hand-wound movement.
Balance spring and escape wheel 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 baguette-cut diamonds, approx.
11.77cts. Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine and set with 132
diamonds, approx. 0.35ct. Sapphire
Diameter : 43mm.
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5829BR/8R/9ZU DD0D
Marine chronograph in 18-carat rose
gold. Self-winding movement with
date and small seconds. Centre
Bezel, lugs and caseband paved
with 158 baguette-cut diamonds,
approx. 10.45cts. 15-minute
sector paved with 55 baguette-cut
rubies, approx. 1.12cts. Natural
mother-of-pearl dial, hand-engraved
Diameter: 42mm.
5829BB/8D/9ZU DD0D
Available with a 15-minute sector paved with

baguette-cut diamonds, ref. 5829BR/8D/9ZU DD0D.
Available with a 15-minute sector paved with

baguette-cut sapphires, ref. 5829BB/8S/9ZU DD0D.

with date and small seconds. Centre
Bezel, lugs and caseband paved
with 158 baguette-cut diamonds,
approx. 10.45cts . 15-minute
sector paved with 55 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 0.85ct. Natural
Diameter: 42mm.
172 // 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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8827ST/59/586

ref.8827ST/59/SM0.
Marine chronograph in steel.

date calendar and subdial
for the seconds. 30-minute
and 12-hour totalisers.
Natural mother-of-pearl
dial. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 34.60mm.
174 // M A R I N E
8827ST/5W/986
date and seconds subdial.
30-minute and 12-hour totalisers.
Natural mother-of-pearl dial.
Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 34.60mm.
8827ST/5W/SM0
date and seconds subdial.
Natural mother-of-pearl dial.
Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 34.60mm.
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8827BR/52/586

ref.8827BR/52/RM0.

with date calendar and subdial
for the seconds. 30-minute and
12-hour totalisers. Balance spring
in silicon. Natural mother-of-pearl
Diameter : 34.60mm.
176 // M A R I N E
8828BR/5D/586 DD00
8828BB/5D/586 DD00
Marine chronograph in 18-carat white
gold. Self-winding movement with date
calendar and subdial for the seconds.
Balance spring in silicon. Natural
on a rose engine and set with
7 diamonds, approx.0.0105ct. Bezel
and lugs set with 74 diamonds,
approx.1.16cts. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 34.60mm.
Available with white gold bracelet set

with diamonds, ref.8828BB/5D/BM1 DDD0.
Available with rose gold bracelet set

with diamonds, ref.8828BR/5D/RM1 DDD0.
Marine chronograph in 18-carat rose

gold. Self-winding movement with date
calendar and subdial for the seconds.
on a rose engine and set with
Bezel and lugs set with 74
diamonds, approx. 1.16cts.
Diameter: 34.60mm.
Straightening. At the crossroads between finishing and decoration, straightening

serves to create a satin-brushed effect on the parts, thus contributing to the play
on aesthetic contrasts within the movement. The steel parts are held securely in
their bases and hand-worked on emery paper.
180 // 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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5410BR/12/9VV
Hritage watch in 18-carat rose
gold. Curved tonneau-shaped
case. Self-winding movement
with large date and small
seconds. Balance spring in
silicon. Dial in silvered gold,
Also in white gold.
Dimensions: 42x35mm.
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5400BB/12/9V6
Hritage chronograph in 18-carat
white gold. Curved tonneau-shaped
case. Self-winding movement with
date and small seconds. 30-minute
and 12-hour totalisers. Balance
spring in silicon. Curved silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Water-resistant to 3 bar
(30m). Also in rose gold.
184 // 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
with tourbillon. Curved tonneaushaped case. Hand-wound movement,
engraved by hand. Small seconds
on the tourbillon shaft. Compensating
on a rose engine. Partial sapphire
3 bar (30m). Also in platinum.
Dimensions: 42 x 35mm.
186 // 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.
wheel in silicon. Curved silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Water-resistant to 3 bar
Dimensions: 35 x 29.60mm.
// 187
8860BR/11/RB0
case. Self-winding movement.
Retrograde moon-phase
indicator. Balance spring in
silicon. Cambered frosted
silvered and natural motherof-pearl dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Water-resistant to
8861BB/11/386 D000
Available with leather strap,

ref. 8860BR/11/386.

ref.8861BB/11/BB0 D000.

white gold. Curved tonneau-shaped
case. Bezel set with 140 diamonds,
approx.1.14cts. Self-winding movement.
Retrograde moon-phase indicator.
Balance spring in silicon. Cambered
frosted silvered and natural motherof-pearl dial, hand-engraved on a
188 // H R I T A G E
8861BB/15/986 D000
8861BR/15/986 D000
Hritage wristwatch in 18-carat rose
gold. Curved tonneau-shaped case. Bezel
set with 140 diamonds, approx. 1.14cts.
Self-winding movement. Retrograde
moon-phase indicator. Balance spring
in silicon. Cambered frosted silvered
dial and natural mother-of-pearl dial,

ref.8861BR/15/RB0 D000.

ref.8861BB/15/BB0 D000.
Hritage wristwatch in 18-carat white

gold. Curved tonneau-shaped case. Bezel
set with 140 diamonds, approx. 1.14cts.
Self-winding movement. Retrograde
moon-phase indicator. Balance spring
in silicon. Cambered frosted silvered
dial and natural mother-of-pearl dial,
// 189
8860BR/11/386

ref.8860BR/11/RB0.

case. Self-winding movement.
Retrograde moon-phase indicator.
Balance spring in silicon. Cambered
frosted silvered and natural motherof-pearl dial, hand-engraved on a
Engraving an oscillating weight. Hand engraving is an art

form that highlights the aesthetic beauty of the component and
also endows it with unique character.
192 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
Reine de Naples Collection.

Breguet created the first wristwatch for a queen.
Breguet creations have consistently attracted and fascinated women, including famous patrons such as Marie-Antoinette, Queen of
France, the Marquise de Condorcet, and the Empress Josephine of France. The list of Breguets fervent female admirers also includes
Caroline Murat, to whom he delivered in 1812 more than two hundred years ago a model that was truly unprecedented at the
time: the first wristwatch. Its oval shape was not less exceptional. The description meticulously recorded in the company archives
hints at the refined and ingenious nature of this model: oblong-shaped minute repeater watch (...), the said watch being fitted with
a wristlet made of hair intertwined with gold thread.

The models in the Reine de Naples line, anthems of praise to femininity, are inspired by this legendary creation: resolutely
modern, refined and suffused with an exquisitely poetic touch.
// 193
8918BR/58/J20 D000
Available with satin strap,

ref.8918BR/58/864 D00D.
Reine de Naples wristwatch in 18-carat

rose gold. Bezel and dial flange set
with 117 diamonds weighing approx.
0.99ct. Self-winding movement.
in silicon. 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 or white gold.
Dimensions: 36.50 x 28.45mm.
8918BB/58/J39 D00D
Available with a white gold bracelet set

with diamonds, ref.8918BB/58/J31 D0DD.

white gold. Bezel and dial flange set with
117 diamonds weighing approx.0.99ct.
Self-winding movement. Balance spring,
lever and escape wheel in silicon. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved on a rose engine
and partly in white natural mother-ofpearl. Breguet Arabic numerals.
Pear-cut diamond, approx. 0.09ct,
at 6 oclock. Sapphire caseback.
// 195
8918BB/58/864 D00D
white gold. Bezel and dial flange set with
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved 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.
8918BR/58/864 D00D

ref.8918BB/58/J20 D000.

ref.8918BR/58/J20 D000.

rose gold. Bezel and dial flange set with
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine and partly in white natural
mother-of-pearl.Breguet Arabic numerals. Pear-cut diamond, approx.0.09ct,
8928BB/51/J60 DD0D
Reine de Naples Charleston
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold.
Bezel, dial flange and lug set with
139 diamonds totalling approx.
1.32cts. Self-winding movement.
Balance spring in silicon. White
natural mother-of-pearl dial. Offcentred chapter ring with Roman
8928BA/51/J60 DD0D
Reine de Naples Charleston
wristwatch in 18-carat yellow gold.
Bezel, dial flange and lug set with
natural mother-of-pearl dial. Offcentred chapter ring with Roman
8928BB/51/844 DD0D

ref.8928BB/51/J20 DD00.
Reine de Naples wristwatch

in 18-carat white gold. Bezel,
dial flange and lug set with
natural mother-of-pearl dial.
Off-centred chapter ring with
Roman numerals. Sapphire
to 3 bar (30m). Also in
yellow and rose gold.
// 201
8928BB/8D/844 DD0D
dial flange and lug set with 139
diamonds totalling approx.1.32cts.
spring in silicon. Silvered gold dial
0.63ct. Off-centred chapter ring
in natural mother-of-pearl with
Breguet numerals. Sapphire caseback.
Also in yellow and rose gold.
8928BB/8D/J20 DD00
dial flange and lug set with 139
diamonds totalling approx. 1.32cts.
spring in silicon. Silvered gold dial
0.63ct. Off-centred chapter ring
in natural mother-of-pearl with Breguet
8928BB/51/J20 DD00
Available with satin strap,

ref.8928BB/51/844 DD0D.

Bezel, dial flange and lug
set with 139 diamonds totalling
approx. 1.32cts. Self-winding
movement. Balance spring in silicon.
White natural mother-of-pearl dial.
Off-centred chapter ring with Roman
8908BB/52/864 D00D

ref.8908BB/52/J20 D000.
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. Power-reserve
and moon-phase indicators. Balance
silicon. Silvered gold dial, handengraved on a rose engine and partly
in white natural mother-of-pearl.
Sapphire caseback.
// 205
8908BA/52/864 D00D
Available with yellow gold bracelet,

ref.8908BA/52/J20 D000.

yellow gold. Bezel and dial flange set
with 128 diamonds weighing approx.
0.83ct. Self-winding movement with
running seconds. Power-reserve and
moon-phase indicators. Balance spring,
on a rose engine and partly in
white natural mother-of-pearl.
Sapphire caseback.
8908BB/5T/J70 D0DD
Reine de Naples gold thread
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold. Bezel
and dial flange set with 117 diamonds,
totalling approx. 0.99ct. Lugs set with
22diamonds, approx. 0.22ct.
Self-winding movement with small
seconds. Power-reserve and moon-phase
indicators. Balance spring, lever and
escape wheel in silicon. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose engine,
and partly in natural Tahitian
mother-of-pearl. Sapphire caseback.
8909BB/VD/J29 DDDD
white gold. Bezel and caseband paved
with 86 baguette-cut diamonds, weighing
Power-reserve and moon-phase indicators.
Balance spring, lever and escape wheel in
silicon. 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.
8909BB/VD/864 D00D
white gold. Bezel and caseband paved
with 89 baguette-cut diamonds, weighing
approx. 7.12cts. Self-winding movement.
on a rose engine paved with 67 diamonds,
approx.0.168ct, and partly in blue natural
// 209
8909BB/VD/J29 DDD0
white gold. Bezel and caseband paved with
86 baguette-cut diamonds, weighing
silicon. Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine paved with 67 diamonds, approx.
0.168ct, and partly in blue natural mother-ofpearl. Bracelet set with 650 diamonds, approx.
3.661cts, 151 baguette-cut diamonds,
approx. 5.538cts, and 11 sapphire cabochons,
approx. 1.705cts. Sapphire caseback.
8909BB/5D/J21 RRRR
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. Balance spring, lever
and escape wheel in silicon. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose engine and
paved with 67 diamonds, approx. 0.168ct,
and partly in white natural mother-of-pearl.
Breguet Arabic numerals. Bracelet set
with 371 diamonds, approx. 1.949cts
and 11 oval rubies, approx. 1.56cts.
Sapphire caseback.
// 211
8909BR/8T/J29 DDDR
rose gold. Bezel and caseband paved
with 86 baguette-cut diamonds, approx.
6.59cts. Self-winding movement. Powerreserve and moon-phase indicators.
on a rose engine, paved with 67 diamonds
weighing approx. 0.194ct and partly in
natural Tahitian mother-of-pearl. Bracelet
3.70cts, 151 baguette-cut diamonds,
approx. 4.65cts and 11 oval diamonds
weighing approx. 1.221cts.
Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions : 38.50 x 30.45 m m.
8939BB/6D/864 DD0D
caseband set with 91 baguette-cut
Self-winding movement. Chapter
ring paved with 42 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 2.77cts,
and hour markers in natural mother-ofpearl. Balance spring, lever and escape
wheel in silicon. Silvered gold dial,
8939BB/6D/J61 DDDD
diamonds, approx. 6.06cts. Self-winding
movement. Chapter ring paved with 42
baguette-cut diamonds, approx.2.77cts,
wheel in silicon. Silvered gold dial, handengraved on a rose engine. Pear-cut
diamond, approx. 0.09ct, at 6 oclock.
Bracelet paved with 320 diamonds,
approx.14.05cts. Sapphire caseback.
// 213
8939BB/6D/J49 DD0D
diamonds, approx. 6.06cts. Self-winding
movement. Chapter ring paved with 42
baguette-cut diamonds, approx. 2.77cts,
wheel in silicon. Silvered gold dial,
at 6 oclock. Bracelet with pink
Akoya pearls. Sapphire caseback.
// 215
8998BB/11/874 D00D
Reine de Naples Grande Complication
Day/Night wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold. Bezel and dial flange set with 143
diamonds weighing approx. 1.45cts.
depicting the sun integrated within
the day/night indicator. Balance
Dimensions: 40.05 x 32mm.
216 // 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
8998BR/11/874 D00D
Day/Night wristwatch in 18-carat rose
gold. Bezel and dial flange set with 143
diamonds weighing approx. 1.45cts.
depicting the sun integrated within
the day/night indicator. Balance
// 217
8999BB/8D/874 DD0D
Day/Night wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold. Bezel and caseband set with
131 baguette-cut diamonds totalling
movement. Balance wheel depicting
the sun integrated within the day/night
indicator. Balance spring in silicon.
a rose engine and paved with 147
diamonds totalling 0.40ct. Dial flange
set with 73 diamonds totalling approx.
0.332ct. Lug set with 35 diamonds,
approx. 0.464ct. Sapphire caseback.
218 // 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
8973BB/6S/8H4 SD0D
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold with
hour strike. Bezel and lug set with 29
diamonds totalling approx. 0.918ct and 27
blue sapphires totalling approx. 2.84cts.
Dial flange set with 77 diamonds, approx.
0.16ct. Alarm on/off indicator set with one
diamond. Self-winding movement engraved
by hand. Balance spring in silicon. Dial
paved with 156 diamonds, approx. 0.42ct
and with 303 blue sapphires, approx.
Dimensions: 40.10x32mm.
// 219
8978BB/58/974 D00D
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.
Self-winding movement engraved by
hand. Balance spring in silicon.
White natural mother-of-pearl dial.
Off-centred chapter ring with Breguet
Arabic numerals. Sapphire caseback.
// 221
9808BR/5T/922 0D00
rose gold. Lug set with 16 diamonds,
approx. 0.08ct. Self-winding
Tahitian natural mother-of-pearl dial
with Roman numerals in Tahitian
natural mother-of-pearl marquetry.
9807ST/5W/922

ref.9808BR/5T/J50 0D00.
Available on a steel bracelet,

ref.9807ST/5W/J50.
Reine de Naples wristwatch in steel.

spring in silicon. Natural white
textured mother-of-pearl dial with
Roman numerals in white natural
mother-of-pearl marquetry.
Sapphire caseback.
9808BR/5T/J50 0D00
rose gold. Lug set with 16 diamonds,
Tahitian natural mother-of-pearl dial
with Roman numerals in Tahitian
natural mother-of-pearl marquetry.
9807ST/5W/J50

ref. 9808BR/5T/922 0D00.

ref.9807ST/5W/922.
Reine de Naples wristwatch in steel.

spring in silicon. Natural white
textured mother-of-pearl dial with
Roman numerals in white natural
mother-of-pearl marquetry.
Sapphire caseback.
// 223
9818BB/5V/J51 DDD0

ref.9818BB/5V/922 DD0D.

white gold. Bezel and lug set with 64
diamonds, approx. 1.654cts. Selfwinding movement.Balance spring
in silicon. Lavender-coloured
mother-of-pearl dial with Roman
numerals in white natural mother-ofpearl marquetry. Sapphire caseback.
Bracelet set with 104diamonds,
approx. 0.63cts.
8967ST/V8/986
in steel. Self-winding movement.
wheel in silicon. Natural
mother-of-pearl dial with
Breguet Arabic numerals.
Sapphire caseback.
8967ST/V8/J50
Sapphire caseback.
// 225
8967ST/58/986

ref. 8967ST/58/J50.

Sapphire caseback.
8967ST/51/J50
Available on a blue leather strap,

ref. 8967ST/51/986.

steel. Self-winding movement.
wheel in silicon. Natural motherof-pearl dial with Roman
Dimensions: 43x34.95mm.
// 227
8967ST/G1/986

ref. 8967ST/G1/J50.

steel. Self-winding movement.
wheel in silicon. Natural motherof-pearl dial with Roman
8968BR/X1/986 0D00

ref. 8968BR/X1/J50 0D00.

movement. Balance spring, lever and
escape wheel in silicon. Anthracite
and silvered dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Lug set with
// 231
8968BR/11/J50 0D00
movement. Balance spring, lever
Silvered dial, hand-engraved on
a rose engine. Lug set with 26
diamonds totalling approx.
8968BR/11/986 0D00
movement. Balance spring, lever
Silvered dial, hand-engraved on
a rose engine. Lug set with 26
diamonds totalling approx.
8958BB/65/974 D00D
18-carat white gold. Bezel set with 40
diamonds, totalling approx. 2.42cts.
spring, lever and escape-wheel in
silicon. Gold dial hand-engraved
and set with 54 diamonds,
approx. 1ct. Sapphire caseback.
Available in rose gold with a dial set with brown

diamonds, ref. 8958BR/75/974 D00D.
Reine de Naples Cameo.

Breguet honours the hand-crafted cameo carving tradition.

The Reine de Naples Cameo 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. Distinguished by its unique nature, the cameo dial is a true
miniature sculpted in genuine seashell. 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. To achieve this, he carefully
selects and examines the shells various hues, its stratification, its perspectives and shadings as well as its overall transparency.
// 235
8958BB/55/974 D00D 08
Reine de Naples Cameo wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel set
with 40 diamonds, totalling approx.
Balance spring, lever and escape-wheel
in silicon. Dial cameo carved out of
natural seashell. Sapphire caseback.
8958BB/55/974 D00D 11
Available with a dial displaying

the other signs of the Chinese zodiac.
Available with a dial displaying

the other signs of the Chinese zodiac.
Reine de Naples Cameo wristwatch

in 18-carat white gold. Bezel set
with 40 diamonds, totalling approx.
Balance spring, lever and escape-wheel
in silicon. Dial cameo carved out of
natural seashell. Sapphire caseback.
// 237
8958BB/51/974 D00D
Reine de Naples Cameo wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Bezel
set with 40 diamonds, approx.
wheel in silicon. Dial made out
of seashell, crafted as a cameo.
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 beginning, Breguets timepieces have captured the inner grace and harmony that cast women in the exalted role of
poets muse, inspiring artists and enthralling writers. Through 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.
// 239
GJ25BB8989DDDD
Reine de Naples Be Crazy wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Caseband set
with 1320 baguette-cut diamonds on a
moveable setting, approx. 57.9cts. Dial
flange set with 56 diamonds, totalling
approx. 0.79ct. Inward-sloping dial
paved with 133 baguette-cut
Bracelet paved with 462 baguette-cut
Self-winding movement. Balance spring
in silicon. Sapphire caseback.
GJE25BB20.8989DB1
Crazy Flower. Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Caseband set
with 116 petals of baguette-cut
diamonds on a moveable setting, totalling
approx. 34.57cts. Dial flange set with
66 diamonds, approx.0.13ct. Balance
spring in silicon. Inward-sloping dial
paved with 206 diamonds totalling
approx.0.80ct. Off-centred chapter ring
set with 20 baguette-cut diamonds,
movement. Sapphire caseback.
GJE25BB20.8989FB1
Crazy Flower Full Baguette. Reine de
Naples wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold. Caseband set with 193 petals of
baguette-cut diamonds on a moveable
setting, totalling approx. 58.87cts.
Dial flange set with 66 diamonds,
approx.0.13ct. Balance spring in silicon.
Inward-sloping dial paved with 206
diamonds totalling approx.0.80ct.
Bracelet set with 130 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 22.10cts. Off-centred
chapter ring set with 20 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx.0.46ct. Self-winding
movement. Sapphire caseback.
// 243
GJE26BB20.8589DB1
Petite Fleur wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Caseband set with 43
petals of baguette-cut diamonds on
a moveable setting, totalling approx.
12.56cts. Dial flange set with
Balance spring in silicon. Snow-set
inward-sloping dial paved with 141
diamonds, approx. 0.52ct. Selfwinding movement. Sapphire
caseback. Also in yellow gold.
Diameter: 17mm.
GJ24BB8548DDC3
Secret de la Reine wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Handsculpted cameo floral decoration
revealing the dial and its bow
motif paved with 596 diamonds
totalling approx. 3.64cts. Selfwinding movement. Balance
spring in silicon. Sapphire
Diameter : 31.5mm.
// 245
GJ24BB8548DDCJ99
Secret de la Reine wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Handsculpted cameo floral decoration
revealing the dial and its bow motif
paved with 596 diamonds totalling
Sapphire caseback. Also in rose gold.
Diameter : 31.5mm.
GJE23BB20.8924D**
Le Petit Trianon wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel, caseband, dial flange and lugs paved
with 294 diamonds, approx. 3.31cts,
2 princess-cut diamonds, approx.
0.815ct and one emerald-cut diamond,
approx. 2.01cts. Self-winding movement. Balance spring in silicon. 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.
// 247
GJE16BB20.8924R**
Marie-Antoinette Dentelle wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Bezel, caseband,
dial flange and lug paved with 245
diamonds, totalling approx. 3.36cts.
Lacework paved with 89 diamonds,
approx. 5.30cts and set with a ruby,
Balance spring in silicon. Silvered gold
dial, set with 123 diamonds, approx.
0.30ct, partly in white natural
Dimensions: 33.5x26.45mm.
GJ27BB8924DDD8
Dsir de la Reine wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Bezel, dial flange, caseband
and lug paved with 251 diamonds
totalling approx. 3.5cts. Bow motif set
with 2 pear-cut diamonds, approx. 0.61ct
and with 45 brilliant-cut diamonds,
mother-of-pearl dial set with 2 pear-cut
diamonds, approx. 0.285ct and with
18 brilliant-cut diamonds, approx.
// 249
GJ28BB8924DDS8
Les Volants de la Reine wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel, dial flange,
caseband and lug paved with 273
Flounce motif set with 193 diamonds,
approx. 1.07cts, 11 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 0.35ct and two
cushion-cut sapphires approx. 0.59ct.
Self-winding movement. Balance spring
in silicon. Natural mother-of-pearl dial
set with 20 diamonds, approx. 0.02ct.
Sapphire caseback.
GJ15BB89240DD8
Rve de plume wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel, dial flange
and lug set with 116 diamonds
totalling 2.83cts. Feather motif paved
with 21 baguette-cut diamonds
totalling approx. 0.42ct, trapeze-cut
diamond totalling approx. 0.24ct and
81 snowset diamonds totalling approx.
0.96ct. Self-winding movement.
Balance spring in silicon. White natural
// 251
GJ29BB89245D58
Available in rose gold with Tahitian mother-of-pearl and pearl,

ref. GJ29BR8924TDT8.
Perles Impriales wristwatch

flange and caseband set with
128 diamonds, approx. 5.45cts
and an Akoya pearl. Self-winding
movement. Balance spring in
silicon. Natural mother-of-pearl
engine, with diamond
hour-markers. Sapphire caseback.
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.
254 // 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 and Type XXI popular among those seeking an original and technical sports
watch.
// 255
3800ST/92/9W6
Type XX Aronavale flyback
chronograph in steel. Selfwinding movement, subdial
12-hour totalisers. Graduated
turning bezel. Luminous hands
and numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Diameter: 39mm.
3800ST/92/SW9
Type XX Aronavale flyback
chronograph in steel. Selfwinding movement, subdial
12-hour totalisers. Graduated turning
bezel. Luminous hands and
numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Diameter: 39mm.
256 // 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
Diameter: 42mm.
// 257
3810ST/92/SZ9
in steel with elapsed minute
register on a centre hand.
Diameter: 42mm.
3810BR/92/9ZU
in 18-carat rose gold with elapsed
minute register on a centre hand.
Diameter: 42mm.
// 259
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.
Diameter: 42mm.
3810TI/H2/3ZU
Type XXI flyback chronograph in
titanium with elapsed minute register
for the seconds. Day/night indicator
and 12-hour totaliser. Graduated
turning bezel. Luminous hands and
hour-markers. Screw-locked crown.
Diameter: 42mm.
260 // T Y P E X X I
3817ST/X2/3ZU
in steel with elapsed minute register
for the seconds. Balance spring
in silicon. Day/night indicator and
12-hour totaliser. Graduated turning
bezel. Luminescent hands and
hour-markers. Screw-locked
crown. Sapphire caseback.Waterresistant to 10 bar (100m).
Diameter : 42mm.
262 // T Y P E X X I I
World First at 10Hz.

When the Type XXII redefines the notion of precision.

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.
// 263
3880BR/Z2/9XV

ref.3880BR/Z2/RXV.
Type XXII flyback chronograph in

18-carat rose gold with seconds hands
on a 30-second basis at the centre.
Half-minute totaliser at the centre. Highfrequency escapement (10Hz) composed
of a Breguet balance wheel with timing
screws, a balance spring, a lever and
escape wheel 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. Screw-locked crown. Water-resistant
to 10 bar (100m). Partial sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 44mm.
264 // T Y P E X X I I
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 (10Hz) composed of a Breguet
balance wheel with timing screws, a
balance spring, a lever and escape wheel
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.
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 (10Hz) composed of a Breguet
balance wheel with timing screws, a
balance spring, a lever and escape wheel
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.
266 // 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.
Chronometry. A science devoted to the accurate measurement of time.
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
// 267
main escapement used by A.- L. Breguet were, in turn . 1. the lever escapement, still universally used. The lever divides into two pallets
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 various 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.
268 // 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
// 269
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.
270 //
Reference index
1907BA/12
3137BA/11/986
3355PT/00/986
3357BB/12/986
3357BR/12/986
3358BB/2P/986 D00D
3358BB/2Y/986 DD0D
3358BB/52/986 DD00
3661BR/12/984 DD00
3795BR/1E/9WU
3795PT/1E/9WU
3797BR/1E/9WU
3800ST/92/9W6
3800ST/92/SW9
3810BR/92/9ZU
3810ST/92/9ZU
3810ST/92/SZ9
3810TI/H2/3ZU
3810TI/H2/TZ9
3817ST/X2/3ZU
3880BR/Z2/9XV
3880ST/H2/3XV
3880ST/H2/SX0
5140BA/12/9W6
5140BB/29/9W6
5157BB/11/9V6
5177BB/12/9V6
5177BB/29/9V6
5177BR/12/9V6
5177BR/15/9V6
5178BR/29/9V6 D000
5207BA/12/9V6

p.151
p.95
p.129
p.127
p.127
p.130
p.130
p.131
p.186
p.135
p.136
p.134
p.255
p.255
p.257
p.256
p.257
p.259
p.259
p.260
p.263
p.264
p.264
p.82
p.82
p.73
p.79
p.80
p.78
p.77
p.81
p.75
5207BB/12/9V6
5238BB/10/9V6 DD00
5277BR/12/9V6
5287BB/92/9ZU
5287BR/12/9ZU
5317BR/12/9V6
5317PT/12/9V6
5327BR/1E/9V6
5335BR/42/9W6
5347BR/11/9ZU
5347BR/2A/9ZU
5347PT/11/9ZU
5347PT/2P/9ZU
5349PT/11/9ZU DD0D
5349PT/2Y/9YV DD0D
5359BB/6B/9V6 DD0D
5377BR/12/9WU
5377PT/12/9WU
5400BB/12/9V6
5410BR/12/9VV
5447BB/1E/9V6
5447BR/1E/9V6
5497BR/12/9V6
5707BA/12/9V6
5707BB/12/9V6
5717BR/AS/9ZU
5717PT/EU/9ZU
5717PT/US/9ZU
5719PT/AS/9ZV DD0D
5727BB/12/9ZU
5727BR/12/9ZU
5817BA/12/9V8
p.75
p.110
p.74
p.108
p.108
p.126
p.126
p.113
p.132
p.141
p.144
p.142
p.144
p.143

p.145

p.138
p.124
p.123
p.183
p.181
p.148
p.148
p.184
p.102
p.103
p.118
p.116
p.118

p.119
p.115
p.115
p.159

5817BR/Z2/5V8
5817ST/12/5V8
5817ST/92/5V8
5827BB/12/5ZU
5827BB/12/BM0
5827BR/12/5ZU
5827BR/Z2/5ZU
5829BB/8D/9ZU DD0D
5829BR/8R/9ZU DD0D
5837BR/92/5ZU
5837PT/U2/5ZU
5839BB/6D/9ZU DD0D
5847BB/12/5ZV
5847BB/92/BZ0
5847BR/Z2/5ZV
5857BR/Z2/5ZU
5857ST/12/SZ0
7027BB/G9/9V6
7027BR/G9/9V6
7027BR/R9/9V6
7038BB/1T/9V6 D00D
7047BR/G9/9ZU
7047PT/11/9ZU
7057BB/G9/9W6
7057BR/G9/9W6
7057BR/R9/9W6
7067BB/G1/9W6
7067BR/G1/9W6
7077BB/G1/9XV
7077BR/G1/9XV
7087BB/G1/9XV
7087BR/G1/9XV
p.155
p.158
p.156
p.160
p.160
p.161
p.161
p.171
p.171
p.168
p.170
p.170
p.166
p.167
p.167
p.163
p.162
p.51
p.53
p.53
p.58
p.66
p.67
p.55
p.55
p.54
p.60
p.61
p.62
p.63
p.68
p.68
// 271
7097BB/G1/9WU
p.56
7097BR/G1/9WU
p.56
7137BA/11/9V6
p.96
7147BB/12/9WU
p.83
7147BR/12/9WU
p.83
7337BR/1E/9V6
p.97
7637BB/12/9ZU
p.147
7639BB/6D/9XV DD0D
p.149
7727BB/12/9WU
p.101
7727BR/12/9WU
p.101
7787BB/12/9V6 p.92
7787BR/29/9V6 p.92
7788BR/29/9V6 DD00
p.93
7800BA/11/9YV
p.107
7800BB/11/9YV
p.107
7800BR/AA/9YV 02
p.105
8067BA/52/964
p.84
8068BB/52/964 DD00
p.85
8068BB/52/BCO DD00
p.85
8827BR/52/586
p.175
8827ST/59/586
p.173
8827ST/5W/986
p.174
8827ST/5W/SM0
p.174
8828BB/5D/586 DD00
p.176
8828BR/5D/586 DD00
p.176
8860BR/11/386
p.189
8860BR/11/RB0
p.187
8861BB/11/386 D000
p.187
8861BB/15/986 D000
p.188
8861BR/15/986 D000
p.188
8908BA/52/864 D00D
p.205
8908BB/52/864 D00D
p.204
8908BB/5T/J70 D0DD
8909BB/5D/J21 RRRR
8909BB/VD/864 D00D
8909BB/VD/J29 DDDD
8909BB/VD/J29 DDD0
8909BR/8T/J29 DDDR
8918BB/58/864 D00D
8918BB/58/J39 D00D
8918BR/58/864 D00D
8918BR/58/J20 D000
8928BA/51/J60 DD0D
8928BB/51/844 DD0D
8928BB/51/J20 DD00
8928BB/51/J60 DD0D
8928BB/8D/844 DD0D
8928BB/8D/J20 DD00
8939BB/6D/864 DD0D
8939BB/6D/J49 DD0D
8939BB/6D/J61 DDDD
8958BB/51/974 D00D
8958BB/55/974 D00D 08
8958BB/55/974 D00D 11
8958BB/65/974 D00D
8967ST/51/J50
8967ST/58/986
8967ST/G1/986
8967ST/V8/986
8967ST/V8/J50
8968BR/11/986 0D00
8968BR/11/J50 0D00
8968BR/X1/986 0D00
8973BB/6S/8H4 SD0D
p.206
p.210
p.208
p.208
p.209
p.211
p.195
p.194
p.195
p.193
p.198
p.200
p.202
p.198
p.201
p.201
p.212
p.213
p.212
p.237
p.235
p.235
p.232
p.226
p.225
p.227
p.224
p.224
p.231
p.231
p.230
p.218
8978BB/58/974 D00D
8998BB/11/874 D00D
8998BR/11/874 D00D
8999BB/8D/874 DD0D
9067BB/12/976
9067BR/12/976
9068BB/12/976 DD00
9068BR/12/976 DD00
9087BB/29/964
9087BR/52/964
9088BB/29/964 DD0D
9088BB/52/964 DD0D
9088BR/29/964 DD0D
9088BR/52/964 DD0D
9807ST/5W/922
9807ST/5W/J50
9808BR/5T/922 0D00
9808BR/5T/J50 0D00
9818BB/5V/J51 DDD0
GJ15BB89240DD8
GJ24BB8548DDC3
GJ24BB8548DDCJ99
GJ25BB8989DDDD
GJ27BB8924DDD8
GJ28BB8924DDS8
GJ29BB89245D58
GJE16BB20.8924R**
GJE23BB20.8924D**
GJE25BB20.8989DB1
GJE25BB20.8989FB1
GJE26BB20.8589DB1
p.219
p.215
p.216
p.217
p.90
p.91
p.90
p.91
p.87
p.87
p.89
p.89
p.88
p.88
p.221
p.222
p.221
p.222
p.223
p.250
p.244
p.245
p.239
p.248
p.249
p.251
p.247
p.246
p.240
p.242
p.243
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TH E BR E GU E T C O LLE C T I O NS 2 016

A word from Marc A.Hayek

through our collections.

Breguet, from rebirth to continuity.

In 1999, Nicolas G. Hayek took over one of the most pre-

Recruitment of the best-qualified watchmakers was reinforced, as

cious names in fine watchmaking which was lying somewhat

was training and the passing on of time-honoured skills by artisans

dormant at the time. Driven by a genuine passion, he infused

excelling in their respective arts and crafts.

peerless vitality into a brand endowed with an exceptional herit-

age and know-how that are recognised by its most prestigious

of-the-art testing machinery as well as in research and

development. Nicolas G. Hayek attached great importance to

G. Hayek also revived the cultural and emotional dimension of

research and initiated work on whole new movement projects

the brand and restored it to its noble pedigree.

and new materials such as the application of silicon in watchmak-

A new chapter in Breguet history began, studded with fab-

ing, for components like the escapement. Under his leadership,

ulous projects, daring challenges and guided by the principle

Breguet developed and registered more than 77 new patents, and

of unveiling the finest treasures that emerge from an encounter

also built a new movement each year, several of which were

between art, beauty and technology.

truly revolutionary, such as the double tourbillon. This innova-

Now able to draw upon the industrial and commercial

tive capacity made Breguet a reference in the field of Haute

Horlogerie, alongside its unique status as an integral part of the

technical resources it would need to perpetuate the art of fine

European cultural heritage.

watchmaking and to create exceptional models in order to meet

the expectations of brand devotees and connoisseurs.

museums to welcome the brands legendary timepieces. These

Signs of renewal soon appeared. The brand was first of all

initiatives were of course fervently supported by Breguet.

equipped with a manufacturing facility on par with its ambitions.

Exhibitions in the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, or in the Louvre

Substantial and regular investments were made in state-

It is this unique position that inspired the most prestigious

in Paris, are just two of these exceptional events that have

master-watchmakers and engineers had only a handful of

This love of art and beauty led Nicolas G. Hayek toward

the principle of preserving humanitys historical and cultural

tent. The most iconic of all, to mention but one, is undoubtedly

and exceptional achievements that Nicolas G. Hayek loved to

the restoration of the Petit Trianon, an authentic tribute paid by

share. Following his untimely death on June 28th 2010, Marc

Breguet to Queen Marie-Antoinette, a sincere admirer and loyal

customer of the brand.

and the story continues

It was this universe mingling art, culture, understatement

Breguets archives, kept in Switzerland and in Paris, record

Watch production is divided into a dozen very different

the developments that have sustained Breguet watchmaking for

workshops. In one, massive presses exert tremendous forces

more than two centuries. The firm is committed to remaining

to cut tiny metal components. In another, removed as far as pos-

ahead of its time with a flow of inventions and improvements.

sible from all sources of vibration, digitally controlled transfer

Today Breguet watches are made in the Valle de Joux,

machines mill complex shapes in metal to tolerances of a few

the centre of advanced mechanical horology. The Breguet work

microns. Concentration is palpable in the dust-free atmosphere