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Celebrating Tourbillon Day with Breguet
On 7 Messidor Year IX – otherwise known as, June 26, 1801 – master watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet patented a new kind of regulator: the tourbillon. Five years later, in 1806, the public turned out in large numbers to attend the National Exhibition of Industrial Products in Paris, where visitors were able to marvel at this incredible invention. As the custodian of one of the greatest creations in watchmaking history, House of Breguet invites fans, enthusiasts, and collectors to celebrate Tourbillon Day, on June 26th. On this day, Breguet boutiques across the globe offer visitors the chance to discover its collections and learn more about this unique complication. Join Breguet in…
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Luxury Timepiece Edit: Meet the New Models of Breguet
EAT LOVE SAVOR selects from the latest in the collection of fine watches from Breguet, ready to adorn your wrist and add to your personal collections, beautiful, historically connective pieces for modern, stylish life for her : BREGUET CLASSIQUE 9068 With iridescent mother-of-pearl and its clean lines, the new Classique 9068 watch embodies the Breguet style in a creation designed for women. Presented for the first time with a natural mother-of-pearl dial, the Classique 9068 emphasizes the style of Breguet’s watchmaking art. Abraham-Louis Breguet set up a business in Paris in 1775. He was opposed to the baroque style then in vogue, lending his creations a surprising and pleasing sobriety.…
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Breguet’s Reine de Naples: Timepiece Made for a Queen
Created as part of Breguet’s time-honored tradition, the Reine de Naples is adorned with mother-of-pearl in hues of pink and mauve, encircled by diamonds. The timepiece ticks to the rhythm of a self-winding caliber with moon phases. Watches Made in Honor of Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples Breguet has added a new creation to the Reine de Naples collection, which historically has been designed for women. The House of Breguet created this collection in 2002 to pay homage to the wristwatch that Abraham-Louis Breguet made for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1812 – the first known wristwatch in the world. Inspired by this timepiece, the Reine de Naples is…
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Breguet ‘Classic Tour’ Arrives in New York City
Breguet celebrates the modern gentleman by continuing its “Classic Tour” in the Big Apple. After visiting several major cities around the world this past year, New York City welcomes this edition of the worldwide tour with a look at a day-in-the-life of a bespoke gentleman living in New York. Contemporary Watches for the Contemporary Gentleman The contemporary Breguet gentleman is elegant and detailed – just like a Breguet watch. His life is purposeful and precise. He begins each morning by slipping on a Breguet Classique wristwatch, then forges ahead for the day at hand with the help of his city’s finest artisans. To demonstrate this dapper lifestyle, Breguet hosted an…
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Time for Her: Editor Selects Luxury Watches for Women
LIMITED EDITION BREGUET CLASSIQUE Feminine and refined, this limited edition 14-piece Classique luxury watches for women series is decorated with the elegant splendour of love. The daintily round Classique Phase de Lune Dame joined the Breguet collection in 2016. For Valentine’s Day 2018, the House is revisiting this exquisite model now attired in pink. The bezel of this 30 mm – diameter white gold timepieces is adorned with subtly graded shades of diamonds and pink sapphires, while the lugs are graced with a setting of pink sapphires at 6 o’clock and diamonds at 12 o’clock. The satin – finished alligator leather strap also appears in graded shades of pink. FRANCK…
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