When looking at dress watches, I always get torn between "this is too common" and "this is too unique". I'd like my dress watch to be classic and understated yet unique. This hits it on all fronts (I'd perhaps like a movement that spans the entire watch size). Pretty sure this is gonna be a fair bit out of my budget at this time, but who's to say, it might just find its way to me at least by the time I'm 50 and can pull this off more believably. Side note: Thanks Teddy for all your videos featuring Nomos. I've become a huge fan, partially because their dress watches also hits it on all fronts. My next few watches will likely include at least a few Nomos references.
Oh you're so right - when it comes to heritage, we GOTTA TALK BREGUET! I soooo agree they are not talked about enough! I still love almost all of their current catalogue, but I think Swatch could be doing more to push them to the forefront.
Teddy, I can't believe you made a video on Breguet. Been waiting for this for a long time. I almost thought you had something against this wonderful brand.
Right on Teddy. Once again solid proof that we have not only the same wrist size, but also the same (almost) taste. Breguet is the true one and only brand for kings and queens. We shall never forget that.
@teddy, the video quality (lighting/audio/editing) of your videos are spectacular. But what keeps me coming back is the quality and diversity of your content ie from seiko 5 dress/dive to tissot/longines to grand seiko/Rolex to trinity watches while still taking care to include brands that are not as covered. Love the content!!
Truly beautiful and @$18k+ utterly rediculous cost. I'm 65 and could afford one but with the loss of my perfect vision it would be impossible to fully enjoy it's beauty. Such is life. ERAU 80 CFIA&I ret.
Teddy is looking at a brand entry level watch. Breguet watches are serious high Horology, and they're expensive. Breguet owners are unlikely to own only a single watch, so they are likely to wear a lesser but rugged daily beater, maybe a Rolex or an Omega - perhaps even a Breguet Type XX - and slip-on their gold Breguet for occasions. It's fair to say, although many people will eventually be able to buy a Rolex of some sort, the market for Breguet is necessarily small. It's a ferociously exclusive Club beyond the reach of all but the top 1%. The knowing few can spot fellow members, and that recognition, perhaps unspoken, is worth a smile or a nod. Such moments are way, way beyond the arriviste level of success.
Just like classical music. History, harmony, foundation. Unfortunately, you wouldn't ask it to come up with something groundbreaking anymore. It will, always, just be the unique work of art that should be appreciated but is hard to come back into fashion. Personally, I just wish that Breguet, like all forms of art in the history, will be preserved and future watch enthusiasts will know it exists.
Always appreciate your views and perspective, Teddy. I see your point on areas for improvement, but personally, the Breguet 7097 is a grail watch for me. The other brands may have greater appeal to the masses, but maybe it’s brand recognition? I don’t see Breguet being as aggressive in marketing or pursuing “celebrity” endorsements. I think it may largely be a matter of marketing…at least here in the US.
Breguet, being the brand that in its history has made watches carried by great people such as Napoleon and Churchill, doesn't need to pursue the cheap celebrity endorsements.
I admittedly wasn't familiar with this brand until I was trying to find out what Ben Affleck wore in the Batman films, I really liked that model. Their craftsmanship is pretty stunning, some excellent pieces.
Breguet should keep doing Breguet. They are perfect! And perfect for the _understated_ gentleman, not gold Lambo driving "Princes" or Rappers. I mean, please...
I don't understand how they managed to fit the rotor inside, thought it was manual-wound only. But the fact that the rotor is not solid gold (or is it??) is a missed opportunity. Also I was kind of expecting the movement to be just 2.5Hz, considering the missing second hand.
Have you seen or evaluated the two new Leica watches? They have a certain appeal to me, at only 10K. I do like the watches you discuss in this video, and will look for them in stores near me. Thanks.
Love breguet. This is an elegant watch, but I think it would look better as a small seconds watch. For me, there's too much dead space in the center of the dial.
When you get into this space though... you don't want a swatch group brand. That is the same thing that has held VC back except Richemont. As beautiful as it is, you don't have the prestige that comes with Patek. For this much money, it does matter.
Nice looking watch and impressively thin. The thing that annoys me along with this and all of the recent Rolex watches is plastering the brand name multiple times all over the watch. Once one on the front and once on the back is enough. For that ammount of money there shouldn't be any "I would like it, but"
I own a Breguet and am looking to buy another. I kinda wish you wouldn’t be pushing how great they are since their price hasn’t been artificially inflated yet. Try not to tell your pal O’Leary…
Simply the most beautiful. Breguet holds a sentimental place in my heart because my dear husband has shared his passion for Breguet with me. This was the first watch brand introduced to me from the world of haute horology, it opened my eyes to the art of timepieces. Thank you for a wonderful video!
Type 21 chronograph is still one of my favorites. Right after the Lange 1815. They did a tourbillon and carousel in one watch. They sell for 50% as soon as you leave the AD. The GP brand loses the same. Zenith seems to have made it out of this with a wait list for the Chronomaster sport and Defy 21 skeleton. Great content. Thank you. Your love and respect for Breguet came thru in your voice. Completely under loved and respected.
My dad is a retired watchmaker, and was invited to tour the Breguet facilities in Switzerland in the early 2000's. Even back then, he said they were hands down the most underrated watches in the market. Fast forward 20ish years later, I think they're still the best kept secret. While I wish I could afford a 5140BB, I'm glad my friends who pine for a Panda, know little to nothing about this brand
Breguet started when Louis XVI was still king. The French Revolution was 14 years away. You can feel that time period just looking at this watch. The attention to detail is phenomenal.
I didn't know Breguet had that many design firsts. Learned something new there. In that case, Teddy is right, they deserve more mention in the watch community. Never been on my radar.
While I will never be able to own one, Breguet remains THE aspirational brand for me. The Marine, Type XX, XXI, XXII, Classique, etcetera, all speak a language transcending the trinity brands, in my opinion.
Breguet watches are incredible pieces. Just think how much hand work you are buying for this price: guilloche, coining, lugs welding, finishing. All in gold, even dial including! No any other brand can offer the same in this price range! If you love how Breguet classique looks like - it is must have, wear and enjoy! I'm proud owner of ref.5277: was preparing myself for this purchase for a few years, and never regrets that I've done it 😊. I love their blued Breguet hands - they looks amazing in reality, no any photos can show it - glossy deep blue and very thin 😍
Beautiful details on these watches! They are far out of my budget but I enjoy learning about them and appreciate the history and influence they have had on current designs.
Breguet / JLC / Zenith and Longines are far by most favourite brands. It always felt that they are the underdogs of the industry, and deserve far more respect in their respective tiers.
My daily wearer is a Breguet Marine Chronograph. I love the watch and the fact that Breguet is a sleeper. I am torn between believing all watch lovers should love the brand and wanting to keep the brand (almost) all to myself. Thanks for the vid!
Yes. Finally. Probably more than 10 years back the first time I laid my eyes on a Breguet and I knew that I was in love with this watch brand. BTW Teddy Great Job! Keep it up!
I first learned about Breguet when I visited the FP Journe boutique in LA. I had always been fascinated with the unique look of FP Journe watches and the person there actually explained to me that although FP Journe looks unique, they take a lot of inspiration from Breguet.
I respect the brand history and quality, but its design aesthetic is, for me, a complete turn-off. In virtually every category of watch I can think of (dress, diver, chronograph, complications), there are always any number of brands I will prefer over Breguet.
I first learned of Breguet over 5 years ago when I was perusing through Chrono24. I was never a fan of sports watches, and most dress watches were dull, gentlemanly things with restrained personality. It was mildly entertaining, scrolling through various offerings, as one does when looking for a watch, until I came across a watch that looked completely different from all the rest. It's dial had a pattern unlike anything I had ever seen, it's decoration was so utterly captivating; videos I could find of it on TH-cam revealed a watch with many levels of complexity in such an elegant and simple presentation. I did not own a watch, although I certainly flirted with the idea of Piaget or Cartier as my first watch, even though at the time, they were far out of reach. But the Breguet ensared me. This was the watch that I passionately looked at with such longing for many nights, long after I should have been asleep. It became the watch that burned its image in my mind's eye, that I could feel as a phantom weight on my wrist as I imagined living with it as an extension of my personality. Young, foolish, it's price was, and still is, quite uncomfortably out of reach, a purchase that would be unwise in this volatile economy, especially as a watch that would not retain value, or be of interest to the collectors who flock about the Pateks and Rolexs like moths around a flame. I had to own it, I couldn't stop thinking about it while working, or eating, while spending time with friends. But an opportunity revealed itself. It would be a purchase that would cost me dearly (something that was always recommended against, never buy a watch you can't afford if it may damage you financially). Alas, I was, and am,a fool, who now proudly wears my first grail watch on my wrist. Possibly my only watch, because all others pale in my eyes. It took me five years of pining before this opportunity presented itself, one that will never happen again in my life. For me it was akin to winning a lottery! Luckily, I'm in a position were it won't hurt me as hard as it could. It certainly has delayed other things in my life, yet it is worth it as my grail now rests upon my wrist, it's weight a little heavier than I expected, but so utterly enchanting. My mind becomes aglow with warmth every instance that I look at it. I do, in fact, use it to tell the time, and love that I will wear it for the rest of my life. My grail watch is the Breguet Classique 5907ba/12/984 18k yellow gold, with a sub dial showing the seconds, an exhibition case back with a power reserve indicator on the back. It is 34mm in diameter, but wears much larger because of the straight lugs. 7.5mm thick with water resistance up to 30 meters. I were it every day with pride.
@titi64230 I had a similar quandry with the white gold and yellow gold version, but ultimately, the yellow was my choice simply because its bright warmth contrasted so elegantly with the silver of the dial.
@@luisumana1456 and with the blue hands. Agree . One point more is that the rose gold maybe can be à regret after time . And a final point is that the yellow is the historic color for breguet . That you can see if you come to Paris at the boutique. There is a superb free muséum upstair . Really a great moment with the explenations of the Nice sellers
5907ba is one of the less expensive watches in my collection but it is FOR SURE my all time favourite watch. In a time of difficulty I may sell everything in my collection for liquidity, but I'll keep the 5907ba on my wrist.
This watch is timeless beauty, their design is the epitome of "dress watch" in my opinion. Why the ugly or boring designs from Patek are glorifed by reviewers (and too many with more dollars than sense) while drop dead gorgeous designs like this are ignored is beyond me.
I love Breguet! I owned one in the late 90s, and it was stolen from me. It was a Breguet Marine; the old style, of course with the pointy crown and it had a gold bracelet also. Anyway, I like the new watches, except for the fact that they lost their crown, which to me was a Breguet trademark and now they have a very standard crown, so I wish they’d bring that back. OK thanks for the great content.
Beautiful watches, and in my opinion, this design aesthetic is far superior to the more costly Nautilus and Royal Oak designs which are in vogue at the moment. Glad you made this video highlighting a timeless classic.
Breguet and Piaget are due a big resurgence. Segments of the watch market have become so distorted in terms of pricing, these legendary brands need more love
Absolutely beautiful. I wish I could afford one. I love the dial, simple but elegant. No unnecessary complications cluttering it up. I love the thickness, insanely thin. This watch is pure class. The type of watch I love to see, but most probably don't. The average person wants some gigantic diver with 20 complications and and insanely large dial. Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed hearing about every detail.
A Brequet timepiece will looks fantastic and elegant in any previous decade or any future decade, it's timeless and transferable to the family. The famous engraved face and dials are exquisite. Total class. The 9067 and the 9068 are the cheapest about $12K USD, not such a large face, I'd prefer these entry models to the 5157 in this video. 9067 and 9068 sizes will never go out of fashion. Winston Churchill almost always wore his Brequet 765, Napoléon, King George III, Queen Victoria, Ettore Bugatti, Gioachino Rossini are examples of famous owners.
Breguet stands for Haute Horlogerie. I do not say this in vain, because no one can deny that the contributions made by its creator and today by the brand have been avant-garde that everyone else has wanted to approach. Since I had my first Breguet, today I have had 4, its delicate and careful manufacturing never ceases to fascinate me, which makes this brand more exclusive and fortunately for its customers, but I don't think for the brand, the circle of users It is of the most exquisite taste because it is not in the ephemeral fashion, one of its pieces will always be transcendent to passing fashions My congratulations to Tddy, because in this video, as in the others, his descriptions are understandable and above all, he knows the differences in the type of market he is targeting, depending on the watchmaking piece he describes. In this particular video, he is very objective and precise. Eduardo CCS (Mexico)
Their Classique 9067BB is my dream watch that I plan to get once I am financially secured enough. The design is stunning and the size of 33.5 is perfect for my wrist (I have a very small wrist but large hand).
I love Breguet with their history and the quality and style of their work! You mentioned the current fad of sports watches, but I appreciate more the thin bezel and delicate detailed design of the face! Beautiful work!
Breguet is fully respected It probably doesn’t have enough respect from TH-camrs and internet hype people The same people that made Jordan’s a 10$ shoe to create sell for thousands and steel Rolex going for x5 times retail Breguet doesn’t speak to those people and I’m glad
Wonderful watch makers but a rubish range, I do love the clasiquie but the rest off the range is disgusting, surely it's in a watch makers intrest to make you buy more than one?
I recently was able to pick up a used Reveil du Tsar. I love the design and the history too. I think it's time to sell more Omegas off to pick up another one.
It's true that Breguet is not well known like other brands but any true watches enthusiast knows what is Breguet and it's impossible to speak Holorlogy without mentioning Breguet.
Breguet is THE definition of a classical watch in my eyes. Hope to be able to afford one some day.
You'll be able😎🔥🔥🔥
Same
I probably will some day
When looking at dress watches, I always get torn between "this is too common" and "this is too unique". I'd like my dress watch to be classic and understated yet unique. This hits it on all fronts (I'd perhaps like a movement that spans the entire watch size). Pretty sure this is gonna be a fair bit out of my budget at this time, but who's to say, it might just find its way to me at least by the time I'm 50 and can pull this off more believably.
Side note: Thanks Teddy for all your videos featuring Nomos. I've become a huge fan, partially because their dress watches also hits it on all fronts. My next few watches will likely include at least a few Nomos references.
I really like the simplicity with the details that only appear when looking closely. And I could still read it without my glasses. That always helps.
Oh you're so right - when it comes to heritage, we GOTTA TALK BREGUET! I soooo agree they are not talked about enough! I still love almost all of their current catalogue, but I think Swatch could be doing more to push them to the forefront.
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Oh God I hope Swatch doesn’t do a Swatch x Breguet though.
Teddy, I can't believe you made a video on Breguet. Been waiting for this for a long time.
I almost thought you had something against this wonderful brand.
Had a chance to see one of my consultant putting on a Breguet Classique small seconds during his ward round, super classy!
I love the big empty dial center. It's quiet and contemplative. I'm sure it took quite a bit of courage to sign off on this design.
It’s like the physical representation of listening to Beethoven in a concert hall.
@@TheSuaveEntrepreneur ... or perhaps, something more still like Chopin's Nocturnes.
The epitome of elegance. They are the most beautiful timepieces I have ever seen.
Absolutely classic, I really love brequet’s dress watch, just perfect
Beautiful! Calatrava and Classique - my favorite watches. Simple, elegant, understated and just beautiful.
This is an “art”
Right on Teddy. Once again solid proof that we have not only the same wrist size, but also the same (almost) taste. Breguet is the true one and only brand for kings and queens. We shall never forget that.
@teddy, the video quality (lighting/audio/editing) of your videos are spectacular. But what keeps me coming back is the quality and diversity of your content ie from seiko 5 dress/dive to tissot/longines to grand seiko/Rolex to trinity watches while still taking care to include brands that are not as covered. Love the content!!
Truly beautiful and @$18k+ utterly rediculous cost. I'm 65 and could afford one but with the loss of my perfect vision it would be impossible to fully enjoy it's beauty.
Such is life.
ERAU 80 CFIA&I ret.
Teddy is looking at a brand entry level watch. Breguet watches are serious high Horology, and they're expensive. Breguet owners are unlikely to own only a single watch, so they are likely to wear a lesser but rugged daily beater, maybe a Rolex or an Omega - perhaps even a Breguet Type XX - and slip-on their gold Breguet for occasions.
It's fair to say, although many people will eventually be able to buy a Rolex of some sort, the market for Breguet is necessarily small. It's a ferociously exclusive Club beyond the reach of all but the top 1%. The knowing few can spot fellow members, and that recognition, perhaps unspoken, is worth a smile or a nod. Such moments are way, way beyond the arriviste level of success.
This is a contender as my grail watch. It's either this or the Fifty Fathoms in 40/42mm
I’ve always loved the Type series, but this is remarkable. The finishing is unreal.
Just like classical music. History, harmony, foundation. Unfortunately, you wouldn't ask it to come up with something groundbreaking anymore. It will, always, just be the unique work of art that should be appreciated but is hard to come back into fashion. Personally, I just wish that Breguet, like all forms of art in the history, will be preserved and future watch enthusiasts will know it exists.
Beautiful watch. Reminds me of RGM watches with the coin edge case, guilloche engraving, Breguet hands, and pocket watch heritage.
At first glance I was not impressed but after looking at your examples, I thought this would be a beautiful watch to own. It is stately and refined.
I can’t think of a more under rated watch brand.
My 3 big ones aren't the usual PP, Audemars and Vacheron... but PP, Jaeger and Breguet
Love them glad you showcased this brand
Breguet is so much nicer than Patek. Shows us how marketing can affect people's taste.
Gorgeous is a under statement!, Breguet gets much respect from me !!.
Yea😎🔥
Always appreciate your views and perspective, Teddy. I see your point on areas for improvement, but personally, the Breguet 7097 is a grail watch for me. The other brands may have greater appeal to the masses, but maybe it’s brand recognition? I don’t see Breguet being as aggressive in marketing or pursuing “celebrity” endorsements. I think it may largely be a matter of marketing…at least here in the US.
Breguet, being the brand that in its history has made watches carried by great people such as Napoleon and Churchill, doesn't need to pursue the cheap celebrity endorsements.
The horamundi is an amazing piece that goes for half of retail worn.
I admittedly wasn't familiar with this brand until I was trying to find out what Ben Affleck wore in the Batman films, I really liked that model.
Their craftsmanship is pretty stunning, some excellent pieces.
Love them, have one and would like a classic but pricey even second hand.
Teddy is the man!
That’s a beautiful watch!
Yea👍
Breguet should keep doing Breguet. They are perfect! And perfect for the _understated_ gentleman, not gold Lambo driving "Princes" or Rappers. I mean, please...
I don't understand how they managed to fit the rotor inside, thought it was manual-wound only. But the fact that the rotor is not solid gold (or is it??) is a missed opportunity. Also I was kind of expecting the movement to be just 2.5Hz, considering the missing second hand.
Love this !
Breguet is one of the finest watchmakers.
Loved this watch, until I saw the price. Great review Teddy.
Have you seen or evaluated the two new Leica watches? They have a certain appeal to me, at only 10K. I do like the watches you discuss in this video, and will look for them in stores near me. Thanks.
This is my grail watch company. Most of their watches are gorgeous. One day, man. One day.
Love breguet. This is an elegant watch, but I think it would look better as a small seconds watch. For me, there's too much dead space in the center of the dial.
Does anyone know why the serial numbers are typically obscured in photos of units being sold online?
Is Brequet better than Patek Philippe? Which watch is fewer and rarer?
My favorite brand, the graal.
When you get into this space though... you don't want a swatch group brand. That is the same thing that has held VC back except Richemont. As beautiful as it is, you don't have the prestige that comes with Patek. For this much money, it does matter.
Beautiful
Nice looking watch and impressively thin. The thing that annoys me along with this and all of the recent Rolex watches is plastering the brand name multiple times all over the watch. Once one on the front and once on the back is enough. For that ammount of money there shouldn't be any "I would like it, but"
The grail watch
In person they are a look back into time. Everything from their marketing to their display…this is their strong point and their weak point …
Bleesed week!
Really beautiful but probably prohibitively expensive
If anyone is interested in a rolex op 41mm b&p mint let me know I want another breguet
Very nice but too fancy for me, not to mention too expensive.
Good
I suggest they price their products more accurately. They are overpriced.
Breguet is the reason I love watches. I remember first seeing one in a window and the rest is history!
same here⚜
I own a Breguet and am looking to buy another. I kinda wish you wouldn’t be pushing how great they are since their price hasn’t been artificially inflated yet. Try not to tell your pal O’Leary…
Simply the most beautiful. Breguet holds a sentimental place in my heart because my dear husband has shared his passion for Breguet with me. This was the first watch brand introduced to me from the world of haute horology, it opened my eyes to the art of timepieces. Thank you for a wonderful video!
Type 21 chronograph is still one of my favorites. Right after the Lange 1815. They did a tourbillon and carousel in one watch. They sell for 50% as soon as you leave the AD. The GP brand loses the same. Zenith seems to have made it out of this with a wait list for the Chronomaster sport and Defy 21 skeleton.
Great content. Thank you. Your love and respect for Breguet came thru in your voice. Completely under loved and respected.
My dad is a retired watchmaker, and was invited to tour the Breguet facilities in Switzerland in the early 2000's. Even back then, he said they were hands down the most underrated watches in the market. Fast forward 20ish years later, I think they're still the best kept secret. While I wish I could afford a 5140BB, I'm glad my friends who pine for a Panda, know little to nothing about this brand
Breguet started when Louis XVI was still king. The French Revolution was 14 years away. You can feel that time period just looking at this watch. The attention to detail is phenomenal.
Breguet is such an amazing Manufacturer. Pound for pound, blows Patek out of the water.
I didn't know Breguet had that many design firsts. Learned something new there. In that case, Teddy is right, they deserve more mention in the watch community. Never been on my radar.
Great new article about Daniel Roth on Monochrome. He was instrumental in bringing Breguet back.
While I will never be able to own one, Breguet remains THE aspirational brand for me. The Marine, Type XX, XXI, XXII, Classique, etcetera, all speak a language transcending the trinity brands, in my opinion.
Breguet watches are incredible pieces. Just think how much hand work you are buying for this price: guilloche, coining, lugs welding, finishing. All in gold, even dial including! No any other brand can offer the same in this price range! If you love how Breguet classique looks like - it is must have, wear and enjoy! I'm proud owner of ref.5277: was preparing myself for this purchase for a few years, and never regrets that I've done it 😊. I love their blued Breguet hands - they looks amazing in reality, no any photos can show it - glossy deep blue and very thin 😍
How has the servicing been for you Breguet? Is it frequent?
@@TheSuaveEntrepreneur it is still new 😅
@@TheSuaveEntrepreneur On my late 90s Classique $2000 for full service and 7 months in Switzerland. My watch takes better vacations than I do.
Beautiful details on these watches! They are far out of my budget but I enjoy learning about them and appreciate the history and influence they have had on current designs.
Okay, this is probably just me, but I'd prefer a Classique over something even like a Lange 1 (Different classes, I know). SO unbelievably beautiful.
Breguet / JLC / Zenith and Longines are far by most favourite brands. It always felt that they are the underdogs of the industry, and deserve far more respect in their respective tiers.
Breguet and Zenith are desirable to me because they are so underrated.
My daily wearer is a Breguet Marine Chronograph. I love the watch and the fact that Breguet is a sleeper. I am torn between believing all watch lovers should love the brand and wanting to keep the brand (almost) all to myself. Thanks for the vid!
We need to speak less Rolex, Richard Mille, AP and Tudor. More watch making, less bubble.
this is the pinnacle of watchmaking beauty. unfortunately, the only thing within my budget is the sugess breguet tourbillion homage
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Yo, May I ask if youve seen Minase. They are Japanese and the seem interesting. Thoughts?
When Teddy said “entry-level” and knowing it’s Swatch Group… I didn’t expect him to show a nearly $20k watch!
Its entry lvl😎🔥
Yes. Finally.
Probably more than 10 years back the first time I laid my eyes on a Breguet and I knew that I was in love with this watch brand.
BTW Teddy Great Job! Keep it up!
I first learned about Breguet when I visited the FP Journe boutique in LA. I had always been fascinated with the unique look of FP Journe watches and the person there actually explained to me that although FP Journe looks unique, they take a lot of inspiration from Breguet.
I respect the brand history and quality, but its design aesthetic is, for me, a complete turn-off. In virtually every category of watch I can think of (dress, diver, chronograph, complications), there are always any number of brands I will prefer over Breguet.
Really? I kinda like the Marine Titanium. Total class.
I first learned of Breguet over 5 years ago when I was perusing through Chrono24. I was never a fan of sports watches, and most dress watches were dull, gentlemanly things with restrained personality. It was mildly entertaining, scrolling through various offerings, as one does when looking for a watch, until I came across a watch that looked completely different from all the rest. It's dial had a pattern unlike anything I had ever seen, it's decoration was so utterly captivating; videos I could find of it on TH-cam revealed a watch with many levels of complexity in such an elegant and simple presentation. I did not own a watch, although I certainly flirted with the idea of Piaget or Cartier as my first watch, even though at the time, they were far out of reach. But the Breguet ensared me. This was the watch that I passionately looked at with such longing for many nights, long after I should have been asleep.
It became the watch that burned its image in my mind's eye, that I could feel as a phantom weight on my wrist as I imagined living with it as an extension of my personality. Young, foolish, it's price was, and still is, quite uncomfortably out of reach, a purchase that would be unwise in this volatile economy, especially as a watch that would not retain value, or be of interest to the collectors who flock about the Pateks and Rolexs like moths around a flame.
I had to own it, I couldn't stop thinking about it while working, or eating, while spending time with friends. But an opportunity revealed itself. It would be a purchase that would cost me dearly (something that was always recommended against, never buy a watch you can't afford if it may damage you financially). Alas, I was, and am,a fool, who now proudly wears my first grail watch on my wrist. Possibly my only watch, because all others pale in my eyes.
It took me five years of pining before this opportunity presented itself, one that will never happen again in my life. For me it was akin to winning a lottery!
Luckily, I'm in a position were it won't hurt me as hard as it could. It certainly has delayed other things in my life, yet it is worth it as my grail now rests upon my wrist, it's weight a little heavier than I expected, but so utterly enchanting. My mind becomes aglow with warmth every instance that I look at it. I do, in fact, use it to tell the time, and love that I will wear it for the rest of my life.
My grail watch is the Breguet Classique 5907ba/12/984
18k yellow gold, with a sub dial showing the seconds, an exhibition case back with a power reserve indicator on the back. It is 34mm in diameter, but wears much larger because of the straight lugs. 7.5mm thick with water resistance up to 30 meters. I were it every day with pride.
Very nice story man! Congrats on the acquisition and wear it in good health! Breguet is surely an amazing brand!
Got the same ! I was between yellow gold and rose gold . I took it in yellow on chrono24 . Hard choice
@titi64230 I had a similar quandry with the white gold and yellow gold version, but ultimately, the yellow was my choice simply because its bright warmth contrasted so elegantly with the silver of the dial.
@@luisumana1456 and with the blue hands. Agree . One point more is that the rose gold maybe can be à regret after time . And a final point is that the yellow is the historic color for breguet . That you can see if you come to Paris at the boutique. There is a superb free muséum upstair . Really a great moment with the explenations of the Nice sellers
5907ba is one of the less expensive watches in my collection but it is FOR SURE my all time favourite watch. In a time of difficulty I may sell everything in my collection for liquidity, but I'll keep the 5907ba on my wrist.
This watch is timeless beauty, their design is the epitome of "dress watch" in my opinion. Why the ugly or boring designs from Patek are glorifed by reviewers (and too many with more dollars than sense) while drop dead gorgeous designs like this are ignored is beyond me.
The lack of text on the dial is amazing. Such a clean look, allows for the watch to speak for itself.
I'd get the silver one, if had the money.
I love Breguet! I owned one in the late 90s, and it was stolen from me. It was a Breguet Marine; the old style, of course with the pointy crown and it had a gold bracelet also. Anyway, I like the new watches, except for the fact that they lost their crown, which to me was a Breguet trademark and now they have a very standard crown, so I wish they’d bring that back. OK thanks for the great content.
Beautiful watches, and in my opinion, this design aesthetic is far superior to the more costly Nautilus and Royal Oak designs which are in vogue at the moment. Glad you made this video highlighting a timeless classic.
I wouldn't compare a 5157 to a Nautilus or Royal Oak, try a Calatrava 5227
STUNNING!
One of my favourite brands. Classic, timeless, original design features and a solid pedigree...but a little outside my budget.
Breguet and Piaget are due a big resurgence. Segments of the watch market have become so distorted in terms of pricing, these legendary brands need more love
Absolutely beautiful. I wish I could afford one. I love the dial, simple but elegant. No unnecessary complications cluttering it up. I love the thickness, insanely thin. This watch is pure class. The type of watch I love to see, but most probably don't. The average person wants some gigantic diver with 20 complications and and insanely large dial.
Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed hearing about every detail.
Richard.mille.MARK.MILLE.ASTRONOMIJA.HUBLOT.ROLEX.DIAMANT.
Teddy, Can you do a review on the Tissot Perpetual Calendar...Thanks!
A Brequet timepiece will looks fantastic and elegant in any previous decade or any future decade, it's timeless and transferable to the family. The famous engraved face and dials are exquisite. Total class. The 9067 and the 9068 are the cheapest about $12K USD, not such a large face, I'd prefer these entry models to the 5157 in this video. 9067 and 9068 sizes will never go out of fashion. Winston Churchill almost always wore his Brequet 765, Napoléon, King George III, Queen Victoria, Ettore Bugatti, Gioachino Rossini are examples of famous owners.
Wonderful watch's and pure quality.
It's one on my wish list and way above anything by AP , Rolex and definatily anything made from plastic from RM :D
Breguet stands for Haute Horlogerie. I do not say this in vain, because no one can deny that the contributions made by its creator and today by the brand have been avant-garde that everyone else has wanted to approach.
Since I had my first Breguet, today I have had 4, its delicate and careful manufacturing never ceases to fascinate me, which makes this brand more exclusive and fortunately for its customers, but I don't think for the brand, the circle of users It is of the most exquisite taste because it is not in the ephemeral fashion, one of its pieces will always be transcendent to passing fashions
My congratulations to Tddy, because in this video, as in the others, his descriptions are understandable and above all, he knows the differences in the type of market he is targeting, depending on the watchmaking piece he describes. In this particular video, he is very objective and precise.
Eduardo CCS (Mexico)
Breguets are way nicer than Rolex - definitely on the level of A. Lange, VC, and PP
Their Classique 9067BB is my dream watch that I plan to get once I am financially secured enough. The design is stunning and the size of 33.5 is perfect for my wrist (I have a very small wrist but large hand).
I love Breguet with their history and the quality and style of their work! You mentioned the current fad of sports watches, but I appreciate more the thin bezel and delicate detailed design of the face! Beautiful work!
Amazes me these are considered below the "big three" ( which imho are overrated). Ridiculous. Good video, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
Breguet Marine (the old one) on my ‘colecccion’ list 😎. Beautiful dial, timeless piece.
Breguet is fully respected
It probably doesn’t have enough respect from TH-camrs and internet hype people
The same people that made Jordan’s a 10$ shoe to create sell for thousands and steel Rolex going for x5 times retail
Breguet doesn’t speak to those people and I’m glad
Wonderful watch makers but a rubish range, I do love the clasiquie but the rest off the range is disgusting, surely it's in a watch makers intrest to make you buy more than one?
I recently was able to pick up a used Reveil du Tsar. I love the design and the history too. I think it's time to sell more Omegas off to pick up another one.
This is a watch I am saving for. It's unique and elegant yet it understated unlike a patek, vacheron, etc
When I wear my Rose Gold Classique ..., only the purist collectors will notice!!
It's true that Breguet is not well known like other brands but any true watches enthusiast knows what is Breguet and it's impossible to speak Holorlogy without mentioning Breguet.
The pinnacle of dress watches.