What Makes the Breguet Classique Design Significant?

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A Review and Discussion around the Breguet Classique, taking a handful of models and comparing them to craft of the 1700's. The discussion looks at the development of Duelling Pistols, how the approaches taken all those years ago can be translated into watchmaking of the time and how the family continues to embody their identity.
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  • @ID-Guy
    @ID-Guy4 жыл бұрын

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  • @63worf
    @63worf4 жыл бұрын

    Breguet is an amazing brand. I visited their Geneva flagship store last week and tried on a few watches. They have several guillocheuses in the the store. They are not just static displays and I had a long chat with a Master Guillocheur, had a demo and got to try my hand at it. Fabulous experience!

  • @blade5053
    @blade50534 жыл бұрын

    Breguet... The history, the beauty, the class... The best.

  • @nicholasshade

    @nicholasshade

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love their watches. I love the story of Marie Antoinettes watch that was unfinished, but its finished now. ☯

  • @LooseNut099
    @LooseNut0994 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this outstanding video. I am delighted you fulfilled my request to discuss Breguet watches which I made months ago; the addition of dueling pistols was a pleasant and thought-provoking surprise. Well done!

  • @jonwatchesnyc8777
    @jonwatchesnyc87773 жыл бұрын

    I love the idea that Breguet dials are still crafted in exactly the same manner, two hundred years later - hand operated rose engines. Even the most modest of Classique has a dial of solid gold, with guilloche laid by hand. It’s both continuity, and also a refusal to verge even one iota from the highest quality of dial-making

  • @johnshields3658
    @johnshields3658Ай бұрын

    I got to handle a couple of Napoleon's personal pistols a few years ago at Sothebys. Gloved and very much supervised! Just unbelievable.

  • @chrisc475
    @chrisc4754 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing this. I adore the Breguet classique and there's too little coverage of their pieces on KZread. A Classique is without doubt my grail watch.

  • @MrSniganoo
    @MrSniganoo3 ай бұрын

    I'm a huge fan of Breguet. Fantastic video.

  • @skzion2
    @skzion23 ай бұрын

    An oldie but a goodie. Very interesting.

  • @blueshirtbuddah1665
    @blueshirtbuddah16654 жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant video ID Guy. I love Breguet, one of the most underrated brands IMHO. Classic elegance is what draws me to them. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

  • @tippykaffu4047

    @tippykaffu4047

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not underrated, but rather overlooked.

  • @stevefox8605
    @stevefox86054 жыл бұрын

    Prefer these to any Rolex if PP- just their classical design to me wouldn't look out of place on Mount Olympus! Stunning, beautiful. Thank you & Happy Christmas and New year 👍🏻

  • @jameshoward9700
    @jameshoward97004 жыл бұрын

    One of your best videos. A shame more people aren't aware of Breguet. A shame more people want superhero themed tool watches they'll never utilise... But, wow. Breguet are fantastic. As a fine gun enthusiast I appreciate your analogy. I'm looking for my first dress watch and am torn between Breguet (heart) and A Lange & Sohne (head). I do like those white enamel dials though...

  • @vaughanatkinson8421
    @vaughanatkinson84214 жыл бұрын

    The duelling pistol reference was very relevant to this particular brand! And take a look at the engraving on something like a Purdey shotgun, both disciplines relying on Artisans of different genres, and then all coming together to an end result of something of exquisite beauty and function! Brequet have a niche, something they, and they alone do fantastically, it is such an underestimated brand, and every gentleman will always have a dress watch at one part of his life in his collection!

  • @nukie404
    @nukie4044 жыл бұрын

    Even Cartier looks modern next to a Breguet IMO! As you mentioned I think it captures the French spirit of elegance very well. Blancpain's Villeret line also has a somewhat similar feeling in capturing elegance but not in a French way, just a smidgen different. Anyway thank you for covering Breguet, the classique line is one of my dream watch lines

  • @litamtondy

    @litamtondy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cartier is early 20th century, Breguet is more than a 100 years before. Makes sense that Cartier has kept more modern lines of design compared to Breguet.

  • @keresadministratum5008
    @keresadministratum50084 жыл бұрын

    I actually trained as a gunsmith before I went back to finish my graphic design degree. I Understand what you mean About the craftsmanship aspect. But that’s one of the big reasons I got back into watches so significantly, it has all the qualities now that I used to enjoy about the actual old trade.

  • @ag_sirius
    @ag_sirius3 жыл бұрын

    I have 5157 and 3137.. they are simply masterpiece.

  • @likeris2
    @likeris24 жыл бұрын

    I have been hold in my hands 5157 and it was most beautiful thing I have ever hold.

  • @simonmakinson
    @simonmakinson4 жыл бұрын

    You nailed it again. A wonderful example of parallel. Thank you.

  • @mcclechinois1213
    @mcclechinois12134 жыл бұрын

    Nice video of a way underrated and rarely told about Classic/Classy brand. Sold my last VC more than 10 yrs ago , and my black Cerachrom GMT last month but always kept a Breguet. Started with 5920 BA than a 3400 SA than a 3787 BA and finally to my 3330 BA so I can put on a factory gold bracelet to make it a His & Hers with my wife’s manual wind ( don’t remember the ref #) with diamond bezel on a gold bracelet. 5920 BA is still my favorite !

  • @Thomas_Burnett
    @Thomas_Burnett4 жыл бұрын

    Oh!!! I LOVE the Breguet Classique range. I’ve considered selling watches to make one my first true dress watch. Another great video here my friend. I hope that you had a marvellous Christmas! ✊

  • @mcclechinois1213

    @mcclechinois1213

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thomas Burnett take a look at a 5920.

  • @Ossory88
    @Ossory884 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t like breguet. Now I do.

  • @browneyesjesus
    @browneyesjesus4 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @mohamedalketbi2326
    @mohamedalketbi23264 жыл бұрын

    Breguet is only brand that got me into watches, their art is unique and I am admiring the old Breguet not the new breguet!!

  • @mohamedalketbi2326

    @mohamedalketbi2326

    4 жыл бұрын

    And Fp journe got close to Breguet spirit in modern time.

  • @cedarcanoe
    @cedarcanoe4 жыл бұрын

    I had the pleasure to spend some 2 hours at the Breguet boutique in Vienna, together with a good friend and watch nerd: Unforgettable hours. Breguet is very unique and higher rated than the hyped names in the holy trinity. Ps. Breguet takes it seriously: The shop manager in Vienna is a master watchmaker.

  • @ericl755
    @ericl7552 жыл бұрын

    Breguet is one of the rarest "no concession" brand. Such as A L&S. And it has a lot of unique design détails and noble mouvements.

  • @samsweeney8201
    @samsweeney82014 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video

  • @tippykaffu4047
    @tippykaffu40474 жыл бұрын

    Howabout Breguet Tradition? One of my favorite Breguet

  • @russellharris5072
    @russellharris50724 жыл бұрын

    Apart from my loathing of roman numerals,Breguet can do no wrong.I love their Arabic numerals and the simple three hand dress watch you featured is what i would go for in design terms only (i could never afford a real one).That beautifuly understated form is to die for,drop dead gorgeous,ultimate dress watch..................................

  • @DigitalPRCourses

    @DigitalPRCourses

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha! Been porning over this the last 24 hours and until I read your comment I’d forgotten I really dislike Roman numerals on watches… but on this it’s so perfect and fitting.

  • @ytdavidkwei
    @ytdavidkwei2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah. I love the Breguet. I also like your video. These days, Patek or Rolex is more about the "show off". The Breguet is all about true fine watch making and great taste of elegance. I am so please and happy to see the brand starts to get more well deserved appreciation.

  • @Therealgdoesgshit
    @Therealgdoesgshit11 ай бұрын

    As long as breguet is alive The watch world is safe

  • @naturalherbaloil2796
    @naturalherbaloil27962 жыл бұрын

    🔥💫🔥🔥🔥💫🔥💫🔥💫🔥💫🔥💫👌👌👌

  • @redpillsociety6479
    @redpillsociety64794 жыл бұрын

    Why don’t you buy a few dueling pistols

  • @DoctorAB282
    @DoctorAB2824 жыл бұрын

    7727 piece of arts

  • @GonzoMallorca
    @GonzoMallorca9 ай бұрын

    Braegay?

  • @AGSfeel666
    @AGSfeel666 Жыл бұрын

    I think the products in 1990s is the best chice to buy a Breguet, Swatch's acc has made Breguet idle in design...

  • @leyay7540
    @leyay75404 жыл бұрын

    I'm a pure dress watch guy and I do believe that dress watches deserve higher price tags because of more details and better movements.

  • @hughming
    @hughming Жыл бұрын

    Of course Breguet is considered. It is just the price that is stopping people from buying.

  • @pumpkindiamond994
    @pumpkindiamond994 Жыл бұрын

    Former Philippine President Rody Duterte👊brought me here! He was just gifted a Brequet watch valued at over $50k from The Filipino people for his excellent service to the nation!

  • @martint5606
    @martint5606 Жыл бұрын

    Dubunked by a youtuber as being invented by someone from his country .... Lol

  • @wolfcommander6009
    @wolfcommander60092 жыл бұрын

    Now u cant own a gun in UK unless your a criminal...sad

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