The Breguet Thread - Post Pics

[Enzo954]

I wish Breguet would start making more Tradition models in the 37-38mm size. The 40mm with those long lugs just doesn't look right on people with small to medium sized wrists.

[PhilLynott]

Originally Posted by Enzo954

I wish Breguet would start making more Tradition models in the 37-38mm size. The 40mm with those long lugs just doesn't look right on people with small to medium sized wrists.

Have you tried one on yet? I think they wear just fine for medium sized wrists especially flatter ones. If you're looking at pictures from the typical wrist shot we all post it can definitely look large but that always exaggerates the size on people's wrists. If I remember I'll send a picture of mine in the mirror later.

All that said I agree with you still. If they offered all the variants in a 38mm case that would have been my choice in an instant. Still love them at 40mm.

THIS is the watch I most wish was 40mm or under (picture from Burdeens):



Absolutely gorgeous watch with an incredible world time complication variant just WAY too big for the average wrist. I was very excited to try on and instantly was disappointed that I could never pull it off.

[Enzo954]

Originally Posted by PhilLynott

Have you tried one on yet? I think they wear just fine for medium sized wrists especially flatter ones. If you're looking at pictures from the typical wrist shot we all post it can definitely look large but that always exaggerates the size on people's wrists. If I remember I'll send a picture of mine in the mirror later.

All that said I agree with you still. If they offered all the variants in a 38mm case that would have been my choice in an instant. Still love them at 40mm.

Which Tradition model do you own and what size is your wrist? I've been eyeing some obviously used 7027 and 7037 models in that 37-38mm range. Shame they basically discontinued that size with the exception of some lady versions.

[PhilLynott]

Around 6.75'' but pretty flat on top. In this pic it looks borderline but from just looking from few feet away in mirror it looks like it fits my wrist very well. Definitely worth at least trying on before eliminating and you may have a different view on what fits properly in general.

[unknown]

another great Tradition

[WatchEater666]

Thinking about upgrading from the retrograde seconds Breguet I currently have to the chronograph tradition. Any thoughts?

Also wondering if its kind of redundant given I have a resonance from Armin Strom coming in which fulfills a similar vibe...but not sure, I just love the Tradition so much.

Was also considering the TB variant.

[RTG]

Originally Posted by PhilLynott

Have you tried one on yet? I think they wear just fine for medium sized wrists especially flatter ones. If you're looking at pictures from the typical wrist shot we all post it can definitely look large but that always exaggerates the size on people's wrists. If I remember I'll send a picture of mine in the mirror later.

All that said I agree with you still. If they offered all the variants in a 38mm case that would have been my choice in an instant. Still love them at 40mm.

THIS is the watch I most wish was 40mm or under (picture from Burdeens):



Absolutely gorgeous watch with an incredible world time complication variant just WAY too big for the average wrist. I was very excited to try on and instantly was disappointed that I could never pull it off.

Breguet built the Hora Mundi for me, the Marine version too. You 40mm fans have too many other good watches to choose from I wish their Marine alarm was 42-44mm. I would already own one if they were.

[PhilLynott]

Originally Posted by RTG

Breguet built the Hora Mundi for me, the Marine version too. You 40mm fans have too many other good watches to choose from I wish their Marine alarm was 42-44mm. I would already own one if they were.

Very good point! You guys definitely have it harder altho i bet you could pull off 40 or less way better than you think!

[RTG]

Originally Posted by PhilLynott

Very good point! You guys definitely have it harder although i bet you could pull off 40 or less way better than you think!

Absolutely. I have spent a good amount of time wearing different 40mm timepieces. My eye likes a slightly larger dial size, and the 42-43mm offerings tend to be my favorites.

[buddenfan]

One of 3 untimely heirlooms unfortunately

[PhilLynott]

[Benzsiam]

Just have the chance to pick up the first Breguet today.

[PhilLynott]

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Just have the chance to pick up the first Breguet today.

Excellent choice that is pure class, congrats!

[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by PhilLynott

Excellent choice that is pure class, congrats!

Thanks!

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Just have the chance to pick up the first Breguet today.

Congratulations! This is beautiful

[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Congratulations! This is beautiful

Thanks!

[PhilLynott]

Always been more of a fan of the previous generation Marine line but the more recent one has just been growing on me lately especially this Alarm so I went for it. The dimensions are just perfect wears fantastic. Very impressed how precise the alarm is it says it will go off +\- 5 minutes of where its set I believe but in my experience its within a minute which is an impressive feat.

[ansharma]

Congrats- very nice Breguet collection you have and I do like the alarm complication. I also prefer the old marine series but the new ones are also impressive.

[PhilLynott]

Shaping up to be a boring masters but at least the watch never bores.

[WatchTimes]

The lugs are just too long looking for me..
Beautiful dials though.

[RTG]

Originally Posted by PhilLynott

Always been more of a fan of the previous generation Marine line but the more recent one has just been growing on me lately especially this Alarm so I went for it. The dimensions are just perfect wears fantastic. Very impressed how precise the alarm is it says it will go off +\- 5 minutes of where its set I believe but in my experience its within a minute which is an impressive feat.

Love that alarm. Congratulations! That’s an incredible timepiece.

[PhilLynott]

Originally Posted by RTG

Love that alarm. Congratulations! That’s an incredible timepiece.

Thank you!

[FLGT]

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Just have the chance to pick up the first Breguet today.

Great piece. I have the same one!

[NardinNut]

Tradition owners, how easy is it to change the strap? Heard there is a very small and difficult set screw. I’m trying to find a precious metal strap monster for my next watch. I love the 7097 and have been considering it but not sure how it looks on more casual straps (haven’t seen many in one).

[dpj17]

Originally Posted by NardinNut

Tradition owners, how easy is it to change the strap? Heard there is a very small and difficult set screw. I’m trying to find a precious metal strap monster for my next watch. I love the 7097 and have been considering it but not sure how it looks on more casual straps (haven’t seen many in one).

It's not the easiest, especially if your eyes are going bad. The small set screw is gold and strips very easily so you have to be uber careful. Wish it was just one screw as it's also really easy to scratch/damage the case and lugs when changing out. Love mine but don't tend to swap very often. Hope that helps!

[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by FLGT

Great piece. I have the same one!

Thanks!

I saw some of this model came with gold bracelet also (see picture below). Is it possible to add bracelet later?

[SwissYoghurt]

Loving my Breguet

[PhilLynott]

[NardinNut]

Originally Posted by PhilLynott

Great photo!

[flyunder]

Originally Posted by PhilLynott

It used to bug me a little too but now I kinda like and appreciate the fact that the timekeeping is way secondary on these watches it’s all about the art of the dial and movement side. Its kind of refreshing to wind and just glance at a clock and set it in the ballpark as opposed to my other watches where i for some reason feel the need to set to the second.

None of my 4 5817s are particularly accurate my GOs and Omegas all blow them out of the water but it just doesn’t bug me at all like I thought it would.

Remembered this post about Breguet’s accuracy. Mine is running late. It was recently serviced and revised. Should I take it to another watchmaker to try to make it more accurate? Or the result will be the same?


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