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Enzo954 · 16 March 2024, 12:32 PM

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 · 18 March 2024, 11:56 PM

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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 · 19 March 2024, 03:25 AM

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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 · 19 March 2024, 03:40 AM

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 · 20 March 2024, 03:32 AM

another great Tradition

WatchEater666 · 20 March 2024, 03:51 AM

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 · 20 March 2024, 04:02 AM

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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 · 20 March 2024, 07:35 AM

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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 · 20 March 2024, 08:14 AM

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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 · 24 March 2024, 08:09 AM

One of 3 untimely heirlooms unfortunately

PhilLynott · 25 March 2024, 05:34 AM

Benzsiam · 27 March 2024, 04:21 AM

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

PhilLynott · 27 March 2024, 05:52 AM

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

Excellent choice that is pure class, congrats!

Benzsiam · 27 March 2024, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilLynott

Excellent choice that is pure class, congrats!

Thanks!

Ichiran · 27 March 2024, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

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

Congratulations! This is beautiful

Benzsiam · 28 March 2024, 08:21 PM

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Congratulations! This is beautiful

Thanks!

PhilLynott · 12 April 2024, 07:49 AM

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 · 12 April 2024, 07:57 AM

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 · 15 April 2024, 07:47 AM

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

WatchTimes · 15 April 2024, 08:08 AM

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

RTG · 15 April 2024, 12:02 PM

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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 · 15 April 2024, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RTG

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

Thank you!

FLGT · 16 April 2024, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

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

Great piece. I have the same one!

NardinNut · 20 April 2024, 01:31 AM

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 · 20 April 2024, 01:35 AM

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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 · 21 April 2024, 10:42 AM

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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 · 25 April 2024, 02:41 PM

Loving my Breguet

PhilLynott · 29 April 2024, 08:24 AM

NardinNut · 29 April 2024, 01:00 PM

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Great photo!

flyunder · 2 May 2024, 04:45 PM

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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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19 March 2024, 03:40 AM	#64
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 784	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. __________________ Breguet 7037 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Patek Philippe 5134P, 5205G-013 Omega NTTD Seamaster A. Lange & Sohne 109.025

20 March 2024, 03:32 AM	#65
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,872	another great Tradition __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

24 March 2024, 08:09 AM	#70
buddenfan Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: california Posts: 1,247	One of 3 untimely heirlooms unfortunately Attached Images

25 March 2024, 05:34 AM	#71
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 784	__________________ Breguet 7037 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Patek Philippe 5134P, 5205G-013 Omega NTTD Seamaster A. Lange & Sohne 109.025

27 March 2024, 04:21 AM	#72
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,001	Just have the chance to pick up the first Breguet today. Attached Images __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

16 March 2024, 12:32 PM	#61
Enzo954 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: USA Posts: 173	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.

20 March 2024, 03:51 AM	#66
WatchEater666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,982	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.

12 April 2024, 07:49 AM	#77
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 784	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. __________________ Breguet 7037 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Patek Philippe 5134P, 5205G-013 Omega NTTD Seamaster A. Lange & Sohne 109.025

12 April 2024, 07:57 AM	#78
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,916	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.

15 April 2024, 07:47 AM	#79
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 784	Shaping up to be a boring masters but at least the watch never bores. __________________ Breguet 7037 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Patek Philippe 5134P, 5205G-013 Omega NTTD Seamaster A. Lange & Sohne 109.025

15 April 2024, 08:08 AM	#80
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	The lugs are just too long looking for me.. Beautiful dials though. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

20 April 2024, 01:31 AM	#84
NardinNut 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Jordan Location: Proxima b Posts: 1,106	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).

25 April 2024, 02:41 PM	#87
SwissYoghurt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: HCMC Posts: 14	Loving my Breguet

29 April 2024, 08:24 AM	#88
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 784	__________________ Breguet 7037 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Patek Philippe 5134P, 5205G-013 Omega NTTD Seamaster A. Lange & Sohne 109.025

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