Breguet

Breguet – The Legacy of Haute Horology

Breguet is one of the most prestigious and historically significant watchmakers in the world, renowned for its innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless design. Founded in 1775 by Abraham-Louis Breguet, the brand has been responsible for some of the most important advancements in watchmaking, including the tourbillon, Breguet hands, guilloché dials, and the first wristwatch ever created. Today, Breguet timepieces continue to embody technical mastery and refined aesthetics, making them a favorite among connoisseurs of haute horlogerie.

Explore the Most Popular Breguet Collections

Breguet Classique – Timeless Elegance

The Breguet Classique collection represents the pinnacle of traditional watchmaking, featuring:

• Fluted casebands and welded lugs for a refined appearance.
• Hand-engraved guilloché dials with classic Breguet numerals and Breguet hands.
• Ultra-thin mechanical movements, including automatic and hand-wound calibers.
• Notable models: Classique 5177, Classique 7147, Classique 7337 (moon phase), Classique 5317 (tourbillon).

Breguet Marine – A Nautical-Inspired Luxury Sports Watch

Inspired by Breguet’s history as the official watchmaker of the French Navy, the Marine collection merges sportiness with classical detailing:

• 50m to 100m water resistance, making them versatile luxury sports watches.
• Wave-patterned dials and Roman numeral hour markers.
• Titanium, gold, and platinum case options.
• Notable models: Marine 5517 (time & date), Marine Chronograph 5527, Marine Tourbillon Équation Marchante 5887.

Breguet Tradition – Open-Worked Mechanicals

The Breguet Tradition collection offers a unique perspective on mechanical watchmaking by exposing the movement on the dial side:

• Symmetrical open-worked design, inspired by 18th-century Breguet pocket watches.
• Silicon balance spring and escapement for enhanced precision.
• Notable models: Tradition 7097 (retrograde seconds), Tradition 7057 (power reserve indicator), Tradition 7047 (tourbillon & fusée-chain mechanism).

Breguet Reine de Naples – A Tribute to the First Wristwatch

The Reine de Naples collection is inspired by the wristwatch Abraham-Louis Breguet designed for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810:

• Oval case with delicate curves, available in precious metals.
• Mother-of-pearl and guilloché dials with off-centered displays.
• Diamond-set bezels and complications like moon phase and power reserve.
• Notable models: Reine de Naples 8918, Reine de Naples 8908 (moon phase), Reine de Naples 8978 (minute repeater).

Breguet Type XXI & Type XX – Aviation Heritage

Originally designed for the French Air Force in the 1950s, the Breguet Type XX, XXI, and XXII collections maintain a vintage pilot’s watch appeal with modern refinements:

• Flyback chronograph function for quick reset timing.
• Bi-directional rotating bezels for pilot timing functions.
• Automatic mechanical movements with high-frequency precision.
• Notable models: Type XXI 3817, Type XX Aeronavale 2067, Type XXII 3880 (10Hz frequency).

Why Choose a Breguet Watch?

• Innovative Legacy – Inventor of the tourbillon, Breguet hands, guilloché dials, and numerous other watchmaking advancements.
• Timeless Aesthetics – Recognizable design elements that define classical watchmaking.
• Exquisite Finishing – Hand-engraved dials, fluted cases, and finely decorated movements.
• Technical Mastery – Breguet remains at the forefront of mechanical innovation with tourbillons, high-frequency escapements, and silicon technology.
• Heritage & Prestige – Worn by historical figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill, and Queen Marie Antoinette.

At Wrist Aficionado, we proudly offer a selection of Breguet timepieces, from the iconic Classique and Marinecollections to the high-complication Tradition and Reine de Naples models. Whether you appreciate Breguet’s rich heritage or its forward-thinking innovations, our curated collection represents the finest in haute horlogerie. Explore our inventory today and experience the elegance of Breguet.