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The Classique Phase de Lune 8787 Enamel
Feb 10, 2012,09:11 AM
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 matched with beautiful blued Beguet-hands with moonphase and power reserve indicators. Within the slender 10.20mm case, is fitted with extra-thin automatic Caliber 591 DRL with silicon escapement.
Below are some photographs of Ref 8787BR/29/986 ...
Multi-level of hands crossing over each others.
Great to have the end of the hands pointed downward to facilitate easy reading.
Tapered down lug design ensuring good fit on the Lady's wrist .
Same details with the signatures fluted caseband and signed crown.
Case water resistance is rated to 30m.
The quick-set corrector at 9H for the moon-phase adjustment.
The 38-hour power reserve indicator. Not sure why arrow-markers are
used ... could be substituted with something playful yet remain
classical
since this reference is for the Ladies.
The 4 Hz automatic Calibre 591DRL, per specification is with a
double barrel. Somehow expecting a higher power reserve than 38 hours.
Finishing is done well.
Escapement and flat balance spring in silicon with Breguet balance-wheel which is also in the iconic La Tradition.
Beautiful guilloche gold rotor.
Bi-colour engraved wordings on the bridges.
Leather strap paired with a solid gold deployant buckle.
The 8787 is
a elegant piece for the Ladies, a decent blend of form and function.
The enamel dial with the blued hands is a good aesthetic combination
while the movement fitted with silicon escapement is also done by few
add a touch of novelty and sophistication too.
For gentlemen, if
you like this dial configuration, a larger 39mm version with either
enamel or guilloche dial is waiting for you too
Does this piece appeal to any of you?
Kong
This message has been edited by Kong on 2012-02-10 09:10:00