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Willgotthepower · 16 June 2011, 05:16 AM

hi guys,

picked up my first non rolex today..its a breguet classique regulator in rose gold...what are your thoughts on the brand?

cheers people!

towernick · 16 June 2011, 05:41 AM

Well, it's a pretty new brand, not know for being very innovative in the horological field, but yeah, I guess they put out a pretty decent product!!!

Willgotthepower · 16 June 2011, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by towernick

Well, it's a pretty new brand, not know for being very innovative in the horological field, but yeah, I guess they put out a pretty decent product!!!

Ha ok I get your point...silly question then?

mickyvee · 16 June 2011, 06:12 AM

Mmmm my thoughts on the brand........................ ! The words don't exist! What an absolute stunner! Well done!

Dickson Lim · 16 June 2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by towernick

Well, it's a pretty new brand, not know for being very innovative in the horological field, but yeah, I guess they put out a pretty decent product!!!

A new brand? Are you kidding me? This is the brand that invented the TOURBILLON!

Just to correct it.

slcbbrown · 18 June 2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dickson Lim

A new brand? Are you kidding me? This is the brand that invented the TOURBILLON!

Just to correct it.

The Breguet name goes back forever, but Swatch bought what was a moribund brand and revived it. I don't believe there is any real connection to Breguet of 200 years ago. They make mostly dress watches, and I'd sure like to have one.

rr-nyc · 18 June 2011, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by slcbbrown

The Breguet name goes back forever, but Swatch bought what was a moribund brand and revived it. I don't believe there is any real connection to Breguet of 200 years ago. They make mostly dress watches, and I'd sure like to have one.

I wouldn't beleive that in a second. Just because they were bought by Swatch, or any other company, doesn't mean anything was wrong witht the company or brand. In fact, its the opposite. These luxury goods companies like LVMH and Richemont are just holding companies. Swatch has been shopping luxury designer brands for the last couple years hoping to diversify as well and join that club.

WatchTimes · 17 June 2011, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by towernick

Well, it's a pretty new brand, not know for being very innovative in the horological field, but yeah, I guess they put out a pretty decent product!!!

I hope this post is a joke???

Submarino · 17 June 2011, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JYogi

I hope this post is a joke???

It has to be. Otherwise.....

towernick · 17 June 2011, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JYogi

I hope this post is a joke???

Thought the sarcasm was pretty obvious, even over the internet.

subtona · 18 June 2011, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dickson Lim

A new brand? Are you kidding me? This is the brand that invented the TOURBILLON!

Just to correct it.

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Originally Posted by JYogi

I hope this post is a joke???

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

It has to be. Otherwise.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by towernick

Well, it's a pretty new brand, not know for being very innovative in the horological field, but yeah, I guess they put out a pretty decent product!!!

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Originally Posted by towernick

Thought the sarcasm was pretty obvious, even over the internet.

oh it was obvious and perfect example of same

and by that i mean ...it was obvious and perfect example of same

wehttaM · 18 June 2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by towernick

Well, it's a pretty new brand, not know for being very innovative in the horological field, but yeah, I guess they put out a pretty decent product!!!

Opposites, yah?

adk1985 · 3 July 2011, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by towernick

Well, it's a pretty new brand, not know for being very innovative in the horological field, but yeah, I guess they put out a pretty decent product!!!

PRETTY NEW?????!!! are you outta your mind!!!?????
They are one of the oldest in the industry!!! (Since 1775) known for making one of the finest watches that exist today!!! inventor of one of the most complicated complications horology has ever known - the Tourbillon!! ever heard of it?????!! currently Breguet is the 2nd best watchmaker the industry has ever known and most probably ever will! it was a brilliant decision buying the watch! and as a watch connoisseur...i would suggest take good care of it...a Breguet is only bought to be handed down generations!!!!!

towernick · 7 July 2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by adk1985

PRETTY NEW?????!!! are you outta your mind!!!?????
They are one of the oldest in the industry!!! (Since 1775) known for making one of the finest watches that exist today!!! inventor of one of the most complicated complications horology has ever known - the Tourbillon!! ever heard of it?????!! currently Breguet is the 2nd best watchmaker the industry has ever known and most probably ever will! it was a brilliant decision buying the watch! and as a watch connoisseur...i would suggest take good care of it...a Breguet is only bought to be handed down generations!!!!!

I would suggest you take a look at my later post, you might notice the obvious sarcasm, take it easy Frances.

SUPERDOC · 7 July 2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by towernick

I would suggest you take a look at my later post, you might notice the obvious sarcasm, take it easy Frances.

Don't worry Tower, I think most of us picked up on the sarcasm - I thought it was a funny response...

I was surprised to see the backlash - but then again, I had to remember that most people outside of this little subculture would have no idea what the hell a Breguet is...

So we are much more accustomed to hearing answers like yours, but without the sarcastic inflection ( which you cant create on a written forum )

- and that whole 'J/K' emotcom completely kills any humor in sarcasm...

scotth42 · 8 July 2011, 08:54 AM

My daughter has a white faced Transatlantique XX and its one of the nicest watches I've ever seen

subtona · 16 June 2011, 06:09 AM

they were bought out not so long ago...
i forget who and don't want to guess.

That takes away some of the appeal (to me) with regard to the newer watches.

thats a great looking watch you have.

Wisconsin Proud · 16 June 2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

they were bought out not so long ago...
i forget who and don't want to guess.that takes away some of the appeal (to me) with regard to the newer watches.

Thats a great looking watch you have.

swatch

TSW · 16 June 2011, 06:17 AM

I absolutely love Breguet!
My next piece will be the Rose gold Marine chrono

towernick · 16 June 2011, 09:15 AM

Not a silly question at all, but they are regarded as one of the finest houses in the business.

chazha · 16 June 2011, 09:49 AM

My second watch was a Breguet.. I spent all my saved money on a 5907.. Man it was a lovely watch but it didnt fit me perfectly as I was only 19. So I traded it away for an IWC SS Aquatimer. If I am going to get another Breguet it would be a Marine big Date:)

BeeMee · 16 June 2011, 10:45 AM

Beautiful watch - wear it and enjoy it.

Breguet is one of the oldest watchmakers. Here is a quote from Wikipedia:

"Breguet is a manufacturer of luxury watches, founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet in Paris in 1775. Currently part of The Swatch Group, its timepieces are now (since 1976) produced in the Vallée de Joux in Switzerland. Breguet is one of the oldest surviving watch-making establishments and is the pioneer of numerous watch-making technologies, the most notable being the tourbillon, invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Breguet has recently introduced a line of writing instruments as a tribute to writers who mention or feature Breguet watches in their works. Breguet watches are often easily recognized for their coin-edge cases, guilloché dials and blue pomme hands (often now referred to as 'Breguet hands')."

I love my Rose Gold Breguet Transatlantique XX

Art 1 · 16 June 2011, 11:08 AM

I have handled them and don't care for them. Would never buy one.

WatchTimes · 16 June 2011, 02:22 PM

Its a beautiful watch and an amazing brand
my only complaint is a regulateur with a seconds
hand kinda kills the historical point behind a regulateur.

If it had a second hand Id really be debating one!
I think I am going to get an IWC Port Regulateur soon.

TSW · 17 June 2011, 04:19 AM

This is my next piece

lorsban · 17 June 2011, 02:48 PM

Great brand. Classic, timeless styles that will never go out of fashion. I have a Type XX Transatlantique in titanium that I got when I graduated college. It's one of their "sportier" designs but is still very versatile.

They use Lemania movements, though Lemania was bought by Swatch and was later renamed under the Breguet banner so I'm not sure if that qualifies in making the movements "in-house?"

speedo · 17 June 2011, 09:25 PM

my father has one but don't even know which model. to me they are too old fashioned but soon the day'll come when i'll be old fashioned.......

Shade · 18 June 2011, 04:16 AM

Breguet makes many classical toimepieces that I drool for..

roleyrolz · 18 June 2011, 05:36 AM

that is a very good point about Richmond and LVMH and Swatch the big Players in the watch industry. They are holding companies and beleive it or not there watches actually compete with one another for example.
Alange and Sohm is a direct competetor to Vacheron Constatin even though they are in the same holding company.Also Panaeri and an Iwc are competetors in the the same company as A lange and VC. Breguet competes with Blancpain and Blancpain Competes with Glashutte original and there all in the same comapny with is Swatch Grouo. Zenith Competes some what with Hublot in there know Discontinued Defy Models and in there new Stratos models.

While I am genrally not a fan of large groups taking over Historical Boutiques style Brands I beleive That the Big Three LvMH Swatch and Richmont have done a good job.

slcbbrown · 21 June 2011, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by roleyrolz

that is a very good point about Richmond and LVMH and Swatch the big Players in the watch industry. They are holding companies and beleive it or not there watches actually compete with one another for example.
Alange and Sohm is a direct competetor to Vacheron Constatin even though they are in the same holding company.Also Panaeri and an Iwc are competetors in the the same company as A lange and VC. Breguet competes with Blancpain and Blancpain Competes with Glashutte original and there all in the same comapny with is Swatch Grouo. Zenith Competes some what with Hublot in there know Discontinued Defy Models and in there new Stratos models.

While I am genrally not a fan of large groups taking over Historical Boutiques style Brands I beleive That the Big Three LvMH Swatch and Richmont have done a good job.

To me, it can be the same as Potiac and Oldsmobile competing with Buick.

16 June 2011, 05:16 AM	#1
Willgotthepower Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Will Location: London Watch: Polar explorer 2 Posts: 111	what are your thoughts on breguet? hi guys, picked up my first non rolex today..its a breguet classique regulator in rose gold...what are your thoughts on the brand? cheers people! Attached Images

16 June 2011, 06:09 AM	#17
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	they were bought out not so long ago... i forget who and don't want to guess. That takes away some of the appeal (to me) with regard to the newer watches. thats a great looking watch you have. __________________

16 June 2011, 06:17 AM	#19
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I absolutely love Breguet! My next piece will be the Rose gold Marine chrono __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

16 June 2011, 09:49 AM	#21
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	My second watch was a Breguet.. I spent all my saved money on a 5907.. Man it was a lovely watch but it didnt fit me perfectly as I was only 19. So I traded it away for an IWC SS Aquatimer. If I am going to get another Breguet it would be a Marine big Date:) __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

16 June 2011, 10:45 AM	#22
BeeMee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 153	Beautiful watch - wear it and enjoy it. Breguet is one of the oldest watchmakers. Here is a quote from Wikipedia: "Breguet is a manufacturer of luxury watches, founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet in Paris in 1775. Currently part of The Swatch Group, its timepieces are now (since 1976) produced in the Vallée de Joux in Switzerland. Breguet is one of the oldest surviving watch-making establishments and is the pioneer of numerous watch-making technologies, the most notable being the tourbillon, invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Breguet has recently introduced a line of writing instruments as a tribute to writers who mention or feature Breguet watches in their works. Breguet watches are often easily recognized for their coin-edge cases, guilloché dials and blue pomme hands (often now referred to as 'Breguet hands')." I love my Rose Gold Breguet Transatlantique XX Attached Images __________________ Rolex GMT IIC SS, Tudor Grantour Chrono, 18K/SS, Breitling "Old" Navitimer", SS. Rolex Day-Date, Bark Finish (recently gifted to son #2) Rolex Daytona, 18K/SS (recently gifted to son #1) Last edited by BeeMee; 16 June 2011 at 10:47 AM.. Reason: Spelling error

16 June 2011, 05:41 AM	#2
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	Well, it's a pretty new brand, not know for being very innovative in the horological field, but yeah, I guess they put out a pretty decent product!!!

16 June 2011, 06:12 AM	#4
mickyvee Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: mick vigano Location: UK Watch: SS Sub 16610 Posts: 263	Mmmm my thoughts on the brand........................ ! The words don't exist! What an absolute stunner! Well done!

8 July 2011, 08:54 AM	#16
scotth42 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N.Y. Posts: 48	My daughter has a white faced Transatlantique XX and its one of the nicest watches I've ever seen

16 June 2011, 09:15 AM	#20
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	Not a silly question at all, but they are regarded as one of the finest houses in the business.

16 June 2011, 11:08 AM	#23
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I have handled them and don't care for them. Would never buy one.

16 June 2011, 02:22 PM	#24
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Its a beautiful watch and an amazing brand my only complaint is a regulateur with a seconds hand kinda kills the historical point behind a regulateur. If it had a second hand Id really be debating one! I think I am going to get an IWC Port Regulateur soon. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

17 June 2011, 04:19 AM	#25
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	This is my next piece Attached Images __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

17 June 2011, 02:48 PM	#26
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Great brand. Classic, timeless styles that will never go out of fashion. I have a Type XX Transatlantique in titanium that I got when I graduated college. It's one of their "sportier" designs but is still very versatile. They use Lemania movements, though Lemania was bought by Swatch and was later renamed under the Breguet banner so I'm not sure if that qualifies in making the movements "in-house?" __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

17 June 2011, 09:25 PM	#27
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	my father has one but don't even know which model. to me they are too old fashioned but soon the day'll come when i'll be old fashioned....... __________________ *16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman* instagram: modus_horologicus

18 June 2011, 04:16 AM	#28
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Breguet makes many classical toimepieces that I drool for.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

18 June 2011, 05:36 AM	#29
roleyrolz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: us Posts: 144	that is a very good point about Richmond and LVMH and Swatch the big Players in the watch industry. They are holding companies and beleive it or not there watches actually compete with one another for example. Alange and Sohm is a direct competetor to Vacheron Constatin even though they are in the same holding company.Also Panaeri and an Iwc are competetors in the the same company as A lange and VC. Breguet competes with Blancpain and Blancpain Competes with Glashutte original and there all in the same comapny with is Swatch Grouo. Zenith Competes some what with Hublot in there know Discontinued Defy Models and in there new Stratos models. While I am genrally not a fan of large groups taking over Historical Boutiques style Brands I beleive That the Big Three LvMH Swatch and Richmont have done a good job.

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