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PuristSPro: Breguet Beverly Hills Boutique presents the Marie Antoinette No. 1160 PART1
Oct 15, 2009,00:01 AM
PuristSPro.com
Beverly Hills, California 2009
Breguet Marie Antoinette Grand Complication pocket watch No. 1160
Hello 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. decided to acquire pieces of the tree to create the box for the No. 1160. Since Versailles offered the tree for free, Mr. Hayek then generously donated 5 million euro for restoration of the Petit Trianon section of The Palace of Versailles in honor of Marie Antoinette.
The history of the No. 1160 is officially presented by our special host from Breguet USA President Mr. Jean-Marc Bories:
'Royalty' is present for the unveiling!
Spotted on her wrist of course is a Breguet!
Next up PART2........
-MW
This message has been edited by DRMW on 2009-10-15 09:24:00 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2009-10-24 10:40:11
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PuristSPro.com: Breguet Marie Antoinette No. 1160 PART2
By: DRMW : October 15th, 2009-00:18
PuristSPro.com Breguet Marie Antoinette No. 1160 832 finished parts make up this special Breguet. As a self winding Grand Complication, function include a Repeater, (Hours, Quarters, and Minute), Perpetual Calendar, Equation of Time, Jump Hour, and Power ...
PuristSPro.com: Breguet Marie Antoinette No. 1160 PART4
By: DRMW : October 15th, 2009-00:44
PuristSPro.com Special pieces from the Breguet Collection: Caught a few PuristS wearing their Breguets to the event: Next up PART5: Videos! -MW This message has been edited by DRMW on 2009-10-15 01:07:20...
Excellent Report
By: Meehna : October 15th, 2009-09:11
Per usual, DRMW scores another hit with his photojournalism skills and coverage. Breguet has a beautiful boutique and did an outstanding presentation of a most unique and stunning piece of horological artistry. Seeing the watch in person was a real treat,...
Thank you for the compliments!
By: DRMW : October 15th, 2009-13:01
The Breguet staff did an excellent job organizing the event and created an exceptional display worthy of the Marie Antoinette 1160! It was also great to see so many PuristS proudly wearing their Breguets! Thanks again to the wonderful team at the Breguet ...
A pure delight for the eyes, Ming!
By: amanico : October 15th, 2009-14:23
Congrats for these very nice pics! Will have to see all these marvels in the flesh. Best, Nicolas
In the presence of such a regal watch...
By: patrick_y : October 15th, 2009-23:59
A truly tremendous occasion of a very special timepiece with such an interesting story behind it. I'm still hoping to be granted an audience with the regal watch. Someday. Thank you for the photos and for the documentation of your experiences! As this is ...
Thanks MW for the report
By: Mr.Gatsby : October 16th, 2009-10:09
The Classique Complication watch is such a handsome looking piece! Wow, Breguet really does set my heart on fire. Love it.
Hello Mr.Gatsby!
By: DRMW : October 16th, 2009-12:57
Thank you for looking. I agree Breguet has stunning pieces in their collection. Hopefully my pics brought out the uniqueness and quality of their watches. -MW
Breguet Marie Antoinette No. 1160 PART5 VIDEO
By: ED209 : October 15th, 2009-09:31
The legendary story of the Marie Antoinette No. 160 and the subsequent development of the No. 1160 was fascinating and even better when it was told by Mr. Jean-Marc Bories, President of Breguet USA: Regards, ED-209 This message has been edited by ED209 on...
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By: DRMW : October 16th, 2009-00:05
Great event !
By: bimbeano : October 15th, 2009-14:24
Thanks alot for the report Ming & ED !!! Filip
Thanks! [nt]
By: DRMW : October 15th, 2009-21:31
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