It was during Baselworld 2008 that Swatch Group Chairman Nicolas Hayek, Sr. unveiled the reference 1160 pocket watch-an impressive ode to what is probably the worlds most valuable and celebrated timepiece. The 1160 pocket watch was made as a replica of the original 160 pocket watch produced by Breguet in the 18th and 19th century, originally ordered for M [...]

Breguet, the maker of (in my opinion) the worlds most beautiful pilots watches, has just released this new limited-edition set of Type XXI Titanium watches known as the Type XXI 3815. This is a follow-up to the Breguet Type XXI 3810 Titanium ( hands-on here), which came out a full decade ago in 2011. The two Type XXI Titanium watches have just as ma [...]

When discussing historic and classical watchmakers, few brands come to mind as readily as Breguet. Older than the United States and rife with innovations including the first-ever tourbillon in 1801, Breguet has built up a particular classically baroque style of luxury horology over centuries of releases. Even the brands sporting offerings are often traditionally inspired and a [...]

While headquartered today in the hallowed Vallee de Joux in Switzerland, the story of Breguet begins in the heart of Paris, on the Ile de la Cite in the middle of the Seine river. It was here in 1775 that Abraham-Louis Breguet first opened his workshop, developing many of the innovations and techniques we take for granted in modern watchmaki [...]

In a brand lineup dominated by traditional design and finishing, few Breguet lines are as loyal to the watchmakers past as the Tradition series. With an overall form that harkens back to the Breguet subscription pocket watches that began production in 1796, its fair to say that the design decisions of the Tradition are extremely classical in inspiration. Whil [...]

With Patek Philippe and Rolex appearing to collectively cede their release calendar for the first half of 2020 due to the Covid crisis that unfolded at the beginning of the year, and Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet focusing on collections outside their Overseas and Royal Oak staples, theres an interesting arms race heating up in the highest echelons of luxury watchmaker [...]

Just announced, the Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatique 5367 is a blue enamel dial version of Breguets very thin, very subtle, and very expensive caliber 581. Last year we saw the Squelette 5395, which gives a look through the skeletonized movement, but this 5367 echoes the three-hand Classique 5177 with a blue en [...]

The most elaborate new Breguet watch released for 2019 is this skeletonized version of the brands ultra-thin tourbillon known as the Breguet Classique Extra-Plat Tourbillon Squelette 5395 (originally debuted on here). Today, I got hands-on with the 18k rose gold version (5395BR/1S/9WU) of the watch (which is accompanied by a platinum-ca [...]

Neuchatel, Switzerland-born Abraham-Louis Breguet spent most of his professional years as a watchmaker living and working in Paris, France during the late 18th century. The Breguet name lived on with considerable esteem past the death of Abraham-Louis. The Breguet brand is alive and well under the ownership of the Swiss Swatch Group, and Abraham-Louis ancestors continue to l [...]

Of the new crop of Breguet Marine watches, this simple three-hand Marine 5517 in titanium is my favorite option (here as the ref. 5517TI/G2/TZ0 with the matching bracelet). first covered the debut of the Breguet Marine 5517 watch here, and today I go hands-on with this interesting and high-end casual Swiss watch that has a lot of details to discuss.Breguet recently re-int [...]

Of the 50 pieces announced for the upcoming Only Watch 2019 auction, due to be held on November 9th, the Breguet Type 20 watch was one of the unique pieces that attracted the most immediate attention. Why? Well, the name Breguet carries a certain weight among collectors, due to the history of the man behind the original [...]

Its easy for a brand to become typecast, to become defined by its greatest successes. What Breguet has managed to do with the Marine collection is move away from the widely held image of opulence that more closely resembles the wares made by the hands of the companys eponymous founder. Straying too far from the ranch is never a good idea, but as vi [...]

Swiss Breguets top new watch for 2019 is the Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Squelette 5395 which takes the willing in-house made and decorated caliber 581 and presents it in an incredible skeletonized form. It isnt cheap, but Breguets new easily wearable masterpiece is a satisfying combination of modern watchmaking technical prow [...]

If you think about it, theres actually so much more we could do to a watch dial than giving it simple colors and textures and fussing over text, configurations, and date windows. Its a blank canvas waiting to be brought to life. It is a treat whenever a brand does something off the beaten track. And thats exactly what we have here with the [...]

If the press release for the?Breguet Classique 5177 Grand Feu Blue Enamel Dial watch is anything to go by, it would seem that one of the worlds oldest watchmakers has just discovered enamel. Sarcasm aside, had this been Breguets first attempt at this classic dial decoration, [...]

Im rarely shy about my appreciation for truly historic watchmaker Breguet and today I talk about the reference 5140BA-29-9W6 Breguet Classique 5140 in 18k yellow gold with a white enamel dial. The jewel of Swatch Groups prestige brands Breguet has one of the most dynamic approaches to contemporary watchmaking around that includes a legitimate perpetuation o [...]

When someone asks me what my favorite watch is, I have long ago figured out the answer I can stand behind: there are so many, it changes all the time, basically. The conversation, fortunately, ends here this way-I say fortunately because this really isnt a fair or [...]

As oddly managed as the company is, the historic Swiss brand?Breguet remains one of my favorite high-end watchmakers. The company has actually done something that most other brands have attempted and failed: produce a very modern mechanical wristwatch with an aesthetic and decorative spirit that is entirely classic. This blend of looking both forwards and backwards [...]

Article by Brian XuIn photographer Yousuf Karshs legendary portrait of Winston Churchill, The Roaring Lion, the mood is bleak-the belligerent scowl, the somber overtones, and the shadow of World War II hanging in the air create a foreboding image. But though the portrait is black and white, a gleam of light shines through on [...]

Swiss Breguet has always had a solid handle on the design of ladies watches. They are feminine, yet not silly, and never condescending: like the mens watches, they have great movements, great finishing and classic design elements that are signature to the brand. The new [...]