A visit at the Breguet booth is a must-do for me at the Baselworld Fair. Year after year, it makes me understand the strategy of Swatch Group with its most prestigious brand and I can feel now the strong ambition behind. Several years ago, I had some difficulties to feel what was the global direction behind the projects but now, things are much clearer to my mind. The will from Swatch Group is to build with Breguet a strong watchmaking excellence pole involved in innovation and taking advantage of th... more

The new 8787 Classic collection is of  the same family of the 7787, 7788 and 8788. The 7XXX is of diameter 39mm while the 8XXX is of diameter 36mm, manufactured for the Ladies.  Gentlemen, this could be an idea for your 'the Valentine gift' The 8787 (in this post) is of 18K rose gold case diameter 36mm which will embrace most Ladies' wrists snugly.  Another variation, the 8788 is with a pave diamond bezel for those who prefer the extra touch. The dial is of grand feu enamelling and m... more

Last year Breguet snatched the limelight announcing their High Frequency (HF), 10Hz  Chronograph, the  3880 ST. A production model and not prototyping.  Breguet housed their first HF in the TYPE XXII collection.  The 10Hz  (72,000 VPH) movement with silicon escapement and flat balance spring is cased in a 44mm diameter 100m water-resistance rated steel case.  HF movement ( 5Hz and above) is known to be more accurate and provide a higher resolution chronograph. ... more

This Reine De Naples Steel 8967ST is undeniably , the most 'complete' lady watches in the current world, with its unique iconic egg-shaped curve (which could be identified from a far), an enlarged steel case size providing a touch of contemporary and versatility which remains relevant in both casual and dressy setting.  Lastly, complete with a dose of sophistication with a movement incorporating silicium escapement.  Definitely an envy to many gentlemen! To view more, please click h... more

During a long time, I thought that the Breguet 5140 (automatic movement with an off-centered small second) was the best option, with a more affordable price than the Tradition, to enter Breguet's world. But in my head I was regretting the use of this automatic caliber instead of a handwind one which was for me, more suitable in this context. It is the reason why I was very pleased to discover the 5967 and I will explain you why this watch becomes my fav entry level Breguet.The Breguet 5967 was presen... more

25 November 2010, Singapore -  To celebrate the Official Opening of the Breguet Marina Bay Sands Boutique, a great combo-exhibition of the Marie-Antoinette watch - Breguet No 1160BA/40 ( the maiden visit for South East Asia) and the two Centuries of Breguet Chronographs were showcased.  Thanks to Breguet, the PuristS were given the pleasure and honour to the first evening of get-together to view the many stunning pieces.  To view more, please  click here.   ... more

A new version of the Breguet Ref 7637 gong-spring minute repeater is one of this year Boutique Exclusives from the Classique Grandes Complications.The difference, a sapphire-dial which allows the owner to see the detailed finishing and decoration of the movements and the striking mechanism from the dial side which normally hidden, and the removal of the 24-hour sub-dial. To view the pictures and hear the sound of the Pink Gold version, Ref : 7637ER/10/9Z, please  click here. ... more

The Reine de Naples is a watch in a league of its own. Created in tribute to the wristwatch ordered two centuries ago from Breguet by Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, it embodies the inimitable Breguet approach to fine watch making. Its softly curving egg-shaped case, its crown at 4 o'clock and its dedicated bracelet ball-lug are all distinctive characteristics composing a model as feminine as it is original. These signature features also endow it with enviable iconic status, judging by the worldwide succe... more

The Reveil du Tsar launched in 2003 with seven types of guilloché pattern is still alluring till today, and this classic is reconstructed with an enamel dial in pink gold-case to be the new boutique exclusive edition Reveil du Tsar Enamel ( Ref : 5707ER299V6 ). To view more, please  click here           ... more

May 12, 2010 Singapore - Breguet continues its global cultural initiatives with a consecutive sponsorship of this year Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) Gala Concert with one of the most sought after sopranos, Ms Sumi Jo at the Esplanade Concert Hall. The Guest of Honor for the evening was Senior Minister, Mr GOH Chok Tong. To view more, please  click here . ... more

Have been looking forward to view the prototypes of the Breguet 2010 Collections especially the Tradition Fusée Tourbillon with Silicium Spiral and the Type XXII 10 Hz Chronograph.    The protos arrived last couple of days and took the opportunity to grab some additional pictures and a video of the high-beat 10Hz 3880ST Chronograph.Our Moderator, Dr Marcus Hanke has provided his insight in his  Basel 2010 Breguet Report.  Please click here to access.Starting with the 41mm ... more

Besides its breathtaking beauty, the Fusée Tourbillon features a technical innovation: for the first time, a silicium hairspring was shaped with a Breguet overcoil. Meanwhile, it is not overly difficult to etch flat silicium hairsprings, but due to the innate brittleness of the material the spring, while able to "breath" in one flat layer, is likely to break if bent into another direction. Therefore, it is quite an effort to produce an overcoil on a silicium hairspring.From a horological point o... more

Classique "Grande Complication " 1808BR, another classy piece besides the stunning Fusee Tourbillon seen at the last even recent event .Exquisitely engraved on both front and back of the watch with pave-set diamonds on a hinged gold cuvette.Some pictures to do the talking, presenting the 1808BR ... The alternative is a plain gold cuvette with beautiful barleycorn guilloche, however the decorative on the platine is Côtes de Genève(seen from the catalogue).  This piece with pave-diamond hunter ... more

5 February 2010, Breguet and Sincere Watch hosted a cosy event at their Sincere Haute Horlogerie at Hilton Hotel Singapore. The reception ... Wide variety of canapes and champagne were served to guests ... Guests mingling with the Sincere Staff  ... and checking out the Breguet pieces in the showcases ... Staff was present to explain and answer questions which guest had .... A magazine with Mr Nicolas G. Hayek on the cover, accompanies by  Breguet Catalogues placed at convenient areas for guest... more

Press Release   BREGUET TRADITION FUSEE TOURBILLON WITH SILICON BALANCE SPRING   The Breguet silicon balance spring enhances the new Breguet Tradition timepiece REF.7047PT/11/9ZU   The balance spring is one of a series of vital parts at the heart of the movement. Its regular oscillations give the movement its rhythm and regulate the flow of time. Crucial to the workings of a mechanical watch movement, the balance spring is also the most responsive in terms of impro... more

PuristSPro.com Beverly Hills, California 2009Breguet Marie Antoinette Grand Complication pocket watch No. 1160Hello All!Team PuristSPro was invited to the Breguet Beverly Hills Boutique to view the highly anticipated Breguet Marie Antoinette No. 1160.  The lovely Ms. Trisha F. Beverly Hills Boutique Manager explaining the significance of the picture of Versailles, France.  With the knowledge that the favorite oak tree of Marie Antoinette was about to be felled, Nicolas Hayek Sr. dec... more