The timing has changed, and the new year is quietly coming. In the prologue of the new year, the Swiss watchmaking brand Breguet welcomes the gilded years with masterpieces on the wrist. Breguet's timepieces are not only a witness to time, but also the result of art and technology, highlighting the Maison's extraordinary landscape in every detail. On the occasion of the Chinese New Year of the Dragon, the Maison presents the Class 5345 Double Tourbillon and the Class 7145 Dragon Zodiac with exceptional craftsmanship, paying tribute to tradition and welcoming the arrival of the Lunar Year of the Dragon.
Breguet Classique 5345 Double Tourbillon Zodiac Watch
Step into the intersection of art and time, and explore the deep context of aesthetics. As a pioneer of Swiss watchmaking, Breguet's history spans centuries and began in 1775. The brand's founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet, was not only a pioneer of watchmaking technology, but also a pioneer of artistic aesthetics. He was the first to incorporate the essence of neoclassicism into the design of timepieces, becoming a pioneer in the style of simplicity, with his unique grasp of practicality and beauty, combining minimalist aesthetics with watchmaking technology.
The art of the best craftsmen starts the new year
As one of the masterpieces of the Breguet brand, the Classique collection not only inherits the innovative spirit and aesthetic concept of Abraham-Louis Breguet, but also seeks breakthroughs in continuous innovation, becoming a model of the intersection of the brand and art. When this series meets the Year of the Dragon, tradition and modernity, Eastern aesthetics and Western technology converge here, paying a profound tribute to the aesthetics of time and interpreting the meaning of the Year of the Dragon.
Breguet Classique 7145 Year of the Dragon
In China, the dragon symbolizes strength, wisdom, and good luck and is seen as a symbol of rui qi and strength. The Maison's subtle incorporation of this traditional element into the design of its timepieces is a profound respect for traditional Chinese culture and the savoir-faire of the Maison's watchmaking art. The Breguet Classique 5345 Double Tourbillon and 7145 Dragon Zodiac are the most exquisite craftsmanship and design that bring the image of the dragon to life. Inspired by the dragon's qualities, Breguet's master watchmakers have brought to life the majesty and beauty of the dragon through its meticulous engraving techniques and intricate enamellication, giving the two Classique watches a special meaning of the age of the year. In terms of details, the dragon motif on the dial is hand-engraved by master craftsmen, showing the dynamic beauty of the dragon. Every line has been carefully designed and crafted to ensure that each watch is a work of art.
The dragon is exquisitely painted
In order to counteract the effects of gravity on the precision of a watch movement, the founder Abraham-Louis Breguet created the tourbillon mechanism on June 26, 1801, an invention that has always captivated the world. Over the years, Breguet continued to refine the tourbillon and apply it to its collections, culminating in the launch of the first double-rotating tourbillon in 2006: two tourbillons connected to a differential as part of the time display. Such a complex mechanism is equipped with a hand-wound calibre 588N1 calibre with 749 parts, a power reserve of 60 hours and a frequency of 2.5 Hz. Through the sapphire glass caseback, Breguet's savoir-faire can be seen. Delicately painted with guilloché engravings and hand-engravings, the allegorical embellished motifs reflect the mastery of Breguet's master craftsmen.
Breguet Classique 5345 Double Tourbillon Zodiac Watch
This watch depicts a dragon hovering between two tourbillons. A hand-carved gold dragon sits on two barrels, and its claws clamp tightly on a jewel made of mother-of-pearl. Legend has it that pearls contain great power and inspire wisdom. The auspicious dragon and pearl play is also regarded as a symbol of the rule of the ancient Ming monarchs.
In addition, the brand also provides customized services for each valued customer, and the shape and color of the auspicious dragon can be personalized to your liking. The colour of the Roman numerals, hands and strap can also be chosen from Breguet's existing designs.
Ingenuity and craftsmanship
A number of extraordinary techniques can be admired in the Breguet Classique Classic 7145 Year of the Dragon. The deep red dial presents different subtle hues between the ring and the centre of the dial, an effect created by a rare technique, the "Grand Feu" enamel technique. This ancient art requires great skill to bring out the richness of colour and create delicate and elegant tones. The majestic dragon on the dial is hand-carved in rose gold and embedded on the dial. It faithfully guards a jewel made of white mother-of-pearl with a majestic attitude. The Roman numerals, railroad minute scale and cloud motif are all in pale rose gold. The dial is adorned with 12 discreet round gold indexes, while the iconic Breguet hands indicate the time.
Breguet Classique 7145 Year of the Dragon
Inside the 40 mm rose gold case is the 502.3 calibre, which is just 2.40 mm thick, making it one of Breguet's thinnest movements. This automatic movement consists of 162 parts and offers a power reserve of 45 hours. The movement is equipped with a silicon balance spring and pallet fork. Silicon has a number of outstanding properties, such as resistance to corrosion and wear, and is less susceptible to magnetic fields, which increases the accuracy of the timepiece. Through the sapphire glass caseback, a gold oscillating weight with a handmade round barley guilloché motif is revealed.
Time flies, and Breguet timepieces are as peaceful as they first appeared, and the years pass by without diminishing their light. Like the dragon soaring above the nine heavens, the new year will also carry infinite hope and auspiciousness, so that every watch lover can continue to write his own artistic time legend with Breguet in the new year.