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Contents
Passion finds its echo
A passion for invention and innovation
A passion shared
Passion from the age of reason
Tradition
Classique
Classique Grandes Complications
Marine
Héritage
Reine de Naples
High Jewellery
Type XX - XXI
Type XXII
A dictionary of passion
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Marc A. Hayek
President and CEO of Montres Breguet SA
5 // P A S S I O N F I N D S I T S E C H O
Watchmaking at Breguet.
Breguet’s archives, kept in Switzerland and in Paris, techniques. The constant modernisation of their equipment
record the developments that have sustained Breguet watch- reveals the motivation of the craftsmen who build the Breguet
making for more than two centuries. The firm is committed watch : pride in their work.
to remaining ahead of its time with a flow of inventions and Driven by the same enthusiasm that A.- L. Breguet
improvements. brought to his art, craftsmen work daily to perfect the time-
Today Breguet watches are made in the Vallée de Joux, pieces that earn Breguet its position as the architect of fine
the centre of advanced mechanical horology. The Breguet work horology.
shops bring together extraordinary resources to handle the Their workshops provide the technical environment where
essential aspects of watchmaking. The concentration of special- man and machine live in harmony. Like musicians in an orches-
ised knowledge and technology covers movement construction, tra, Breguet’s watchmakers tune their instruments to the fre-
parts manufacture and watch assembly to ensure an authentic quencies and themes A.-L. Breguet composed centuries ago.
product of supreme quality. Although equipped with the latest optical aids and
Equipped with watchmaking tools that A.- L. Breguet could measuring apparatus, the men and women who build Breguet
scarcely imagine, his successors in the Breguet workshops watches still depend on the traditional tools that can only
combine avant-garde processes with closely guarded traditional come to life in the practiced hands of a craftsman. And watch-
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A work of art in its own right, the new Marie-Antoinette to its special escapement with natural lift, a cylindrical balance
perpétuelle, or self-winding, watch features a minute repeater spring in gold and a bimetallic balance. A double pare-chute
that on command strikes hours, quarters and minutes as well shock-protection device protects the balance-wheel staff and the
as a full perpetual calendar showing the date, the day and the oscillating weight arbors against blows and jarring.
month at two, six and eight o’clock respectively. At ten o’clock, In April 2008, after four long years of research and
an equation-of-time display expresses the difference between reconstruction, the new Marie-Antoinette timepiece was proud-
civil and solar time. At centre, jumping hours and a minute hand ly placed in its impressive presentation case, carved from the
accompany a large independent seconds hand, the forerunner to wood of the very Versailles oak tree under which the Queen
the chronograph hand, while a subdial for the running seconds is once used to rest.
situated at six o’clock. A 48-hour power-reserve indicator and a Following a long dry spell and a violent storm, the Domaine
bimetallic thermometer are positioned side by side. de Versailles had to have the once-mighty oak cut down, pre-
The watch’s self-winding movement ( called perpétuelle senting its wood to Nicolas G. Hayek as a birthday gift.
in Breguet’s day ) comprises 823 parts and components, all
finished with exceptional care. Plates, bridges and bars, every
moving part of the motion-work, calendar and repeater mecha-
nisms are made of wood-polished pink gold. Screws are of blued
and polished steel. All friction points, sinks and bearings are
fitted with sapphires. The watch’s sophisticated design extends
17 // A P A S S I O N F O R I N V E N T I O N A N D I N N O V A T I O N
1780 Development of the perpétuelle, 1792 Development and production of the mechanism for
or automatic watch the Chappe optical telegraph
1783 Invention of the gong 1795 First description of the sympathique clocks
spring for the minute repeater Development of the perpetual date calendar
Design of the famous The Breguet balance spring
Breguet hands and numerals
The ruby cylinder
1786 The Breguet dial, engine-turned by hand
1796 The single-hand watch known as the “subscription” watch
1789 The ratchet key known as the “Breguet key” 1798 Patent of the constant force escapement ( March 9 )
Escapement working without oil Invention of the musical chronometer, the clockwork
mechanism that acts as a metronome
1790 Invention of the pare-chute
( timepiece shock absorbers ) 1799 The tact watch
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1801 Patent of the Tourbillon Regulator (June 26 ) 1991 Timepiece with a running equation-of-time,
perpetual equation-of-time wristwatch
1810 Development and production of the first wristwatch,
ordered by the Queen of Naples 1994 Perpetual calendar mechanism, in-line
perpetual calendar wristwatch
1812 Appearance of dials with off-centred chapter ring
1996 Timepiece movement equipped with
1815 Fine-tuning of the double-barrelled
a perpetual calendar mechanism
marine chronometer
1939 Patent of the sidereal time-keeper ( February 28 ) 2003 7 patents registered, including :
Patent for a mechanism to lock the alarm function,
1950 Chronograph reset mechanism column-wheel system ( Réveil du Tsar )
Chronograph minute counter ( 2 patents )
2004 7 patents registered, including :
1990 The sympathique wristwatch and its clock
Balance for timepiece movement, titanium balance
Double power reserve ( Tradition Tourbillon Fusée )
21 // A P A S S I O N F O R I N V E N T I O N A N D I N N O V A T I O N
2009 8 patents registered, including : A total of 101 patents registered since 2002
Gong for a timepiece striking mechanism
(minute repeater)
Tourbillon timepiece movement equipped with a
shock-protection device ( Tradition Tourbillon )
of the shape of its curves, thereby considerably enhancing the results. Breguet naturally therefore owed it to itself to develop
movement’s isochronism. a silicon version of the “Breguet balance spring” with its
Research on silicon began as early as 2006, with the famous overcoil or terminal curve invented in 1795 by the
first applications in Breguet modules. The new Classique 5177 brand founder. Breguet had conceived the ingenious idea
watch was equipped with an escape-wheel and a lever in of raising the end of the flat balance spring and bending
silicon, while the Classique 5197 and 5837 watches featured it slightly towards the balance-staff, thereby ensuring a
a silicon version for three components : the escape-wheel, the concentric development and thus enhancing the precision of
lever and the flat balance spring. the watch. Putting a curve into a sliver of silicon in order to
Silicon and its use for the flat balance spring led to give this part its third dimension was a major feat in the watch
some spectacular feats. By way of example, the ultra-thin industry. Silicon is not malleable like metal and forming this
reference 502.3 movement equipped with this component bend rising up from the coil required a complete rethinking
and housed within the 5157 model represents a major accom- of the production process. Breguet rose to the challenge and
plishment combining slenderness ( 2.4 mm ) with exceptional the results of the research and development were unveiled
performances. in 2010 in an exceptional model : the Tradition 7047 with a
The use of silicon balance springs in various move- tourbillon and a fusée and chain type transmission, equipped
ments over the past four years has shown totally convincing with a world-first “silicon Breguet balance spring”.
25 // A P A S S I O N F O R I N V E N T I O N A N D I N N O V A T I O N
High-frequency silicon.
way in which the seconds hand moves is visibly modified: since
the increase in frequency influences the duration of the tiny
The watchmakers of the Manufacture Breguet have jumps made by the hand, the latter appears to be gently sliding
worked on other properties of silicon which imply that parts around the dial. This softer motion is combined with higher
may be accurately machined and are distinctly lighter. This led resolution and a more accurate display. Each second being
them to develop the Type XXII 10 Hz with silicon balance spring, divided into 20 fractions makes it possible to measure time by
lever and escape-wheel, which became the first and only this same unit, meaning to the nearest 20th of a second.
series-made mechanical chronograph with a frequency raised In addition to the display characteristics, the increase in
to 10 Hz or 72,000 vibrations per hour, capable of marking off frequency above all enhances the rate precision and stability of
20ths of a second. the watch by improving the performance of the balance-wheel.
This increase in the frequency of the oscillator also led to This work undertaken on high frequency thereby offers the
a real improvement in the operation of the chronograph. The prospect of new applications beyond the realm of chronographs.
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Breguet archives.
A.-L. Breguet took pains to register the production and Breguet registers, contributing to the history of its prestigious
sales of the company he founded in 1775. Each timepiece timepieces. Today still, the company registers, constituting
was thus recorded under its individual number with a short the core of the company archives in the Breguet Museum,
description, the date of sale and the name of the purchaser. are a valuable source of information for watch experts and
Since that time the company has made it a point of honor historians.
to keep up a tradition it holds dear and which underlines the Opening the registers is like delving into history. In them
importance that it accords to each of its clients. are the famous names that have marked their era, from Queen
A case in point is Breguet’s first 2003 institutional Marie-Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte and many others, to
advertising campaign. Designed to alert brand enthusiasts those in the news today. Discretion, however, prevents the
throughout the world to the importance of keeping this tradi- company from revealing the names of living owners.
tion alive, its message immediately generated sharp interest. By acquiring a Breguet watch, each client enters into a
Hundreds of family names continue to be added every year to privileged relationship with many generations of time.
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Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France (1782 ) Prince Poniatowski (1811) Duc de Morny (1841)
Louis XVI, King of France (1783 ) Prince Ferdinand of Spain (1812 ) Gioachino Rossini (1843)
Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (1787) Prince Charles of Spain (1812 ) Horace Vernet (1855 )
Empress Joséphine of France (1798 ) The Florence Observatory (1812 ) Empress Isabelle du Brésil (1871)
Napoleon Bonaparte (1798 ) Empress Marie-Louise of France (1813) Sir Winston Churchill (1901)
General Charles Victor Emmanuel Leclerc (1801) Michel Ney, Marshal of France (1813) King Fuad I of Egypt (1924 )
The Prince of Wales (1803 ) General Davidoff (1814 ) Maharadjah of Kapurthala (1924 )
Giovanni Paisiello (1804 ) The Duke of Wellington (1814) Arthur Rubinstein (1930 )
The Prince of Wurtemberg (1805 ) Baron Rothschild (1815 ) Sergei Rachmaninov (1931)
Sélim III, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1806 ) The Duke of Marlborough (1818) Ettore Bugatti (1932 )
Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples (1807) The Duke of Norfolk (1821) Prince George of Greece (1934 )
Tsar Alexander I of Russia (1809 ) Louis XVIII, King of France (1821) The Duke of Windsor (1950 )
George III, King of England (1810 ) Count Axel von Fersen (1835 )
32 // A P A S S I O N S H A R E D
Gioachino Rossini
The illustrious Gioachino Rossini once owned Breguet
watch number 4604, a simple, modestly sized design displaying
the date. It featured an engine-turned gold case, an off-centred
silver dial and a lever escapement. This high-quality timepiece
was initially purchased by the banker Schickler in 1828 for 3,600
French francs. By the 1830s, the watch had passed to a certain
Mr Church. It was then owned by Rossini, who had it serviced in
1843. After the composer’s death, in 1868, his widow continued
to have the piece serviced by Breguet.
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Stendhal (1783-1842 )
“ Breguet makes a watch which for twenty years never goes wrong,
while the pitiful machine by which we live runs amiss and produces pain at least once a week. ”
Rome, Naples and Florence (1817)
Pushkin (1799-1837 )
“ The traveller regrets taking so much money with him. He looks at his Breguet watch — perhaps it’s for the last time.
He would have been happier if it were hanging safely from his mantelpiece in Paris. ”
Lettre d’Espagne (1830 )
Balzac (1799-1850 )
“ He drew out the most delicious thin watch that Breguet had ever made. Fancy, it is eleven o’clock, I was up early.”
Eugénie Grandet (1833 )
“ Danglars’ watch, a masterpiece by Breguet which he had rewound with care before
setting out the previous day, chimed half past five in the morning. ”
The Count of Monte Cristo (1845 )
“ At times the heart plays tricks and lets us down. The vigilant are right.
For God ( the mighty Breguet ) gave us faith, and seeing it was good, improved it with a watchful eye. ”
Chansons des Rues et des Bois (1865 )
“ He takes out his watch, a Breguet, (…) an instrument from the bench of the greatest of watchmakers.”
The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1969 )
“ They were both indeed Breguet watches, wonderfully accurate, wonderfully resistant (…).”
Blue at the Mizzen (1999 )
Jiro Asada
“ My watch that you see here is a jewel made by a great craftsman called Breguet.
It seems that it was once treasured by King Louis and Queen Marie-Antoinette.
It’s a real masterpiece, of unequalled precision. ”
Tooi Tsutsuoto (2002 )
40 // A P A S S I O N S H A R E D
Breguet constructed
his first travelling clock in 1796.
Fitting with a calendar and a repeater, this small clock, glazed on four sides and numbered 178, was bought by General
Napoleon Bonaparte in 1798. A.-L. Breguet went on to design more sophisticated models in neo-classical or astonishingly modern
styles, adding grand and small strike, perpetual calendar, moon-phases and alarm indicator. Today still, the Breguet collection
includes a travelling clock, fitted with both a hand-wound chronograph movement and a thermometer.
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6190AG/12
Classique silver clock
with thermometer calibrated
in both Celsius and
Fahrenheit. Hand-wound
chronograph movement.
Centre minute totaliser
and seconds. Dial in silvered
925 silver, hand-engraved
on a rose engine.
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A single number
Watch enthusiasts agree that each Breguet watch represents an exceptional standard of horological art that deserves to be
identified for posterity. Since Breguet’s early days, the manufacturing numbers of its watches have enabled collectors to confirm
their origin and provenance. In keeping with tradition, the unique production number assigned to each Breguet watch will testify
to the talent and the care of its manufacture for generations to come.
Engine-turned dials
Around 1786, Breguet began fitting his watches with engine-turned silver or gold dials of his own design. The craft of carving
recurring patterns in metal is rare today, but it remains one of the details that identify Breguet watches. Manually engine-turned,
their dials are celebrated for the fineness of their patterns, reflecting the regularity of the movements within.
An engine-turned dial is indisputably a true work of art. Smooth to start with, the solid gold dial plate is first worked with
a hand graver to outline and hollow out the areas of the dial reserved for such indications as the power reserve, the phases of
the moon, the subdial for the seconds and others, depending on the model. Engine-turning as such can now begin, resulting in a
finely textured, glareproofed matt surface. Not only do the decorative patterns selected – clou de Paris hobnailing, pavé de Paris
cobbling, sunburst, barleycorn, waves, crossweave, checkerboard, flame and many more – make the dial far easier to read, they
also contribute greatly to its unique character.
Today still, Breguet craftsmen continue to use engine-turning lathes designed and built over a century ago. With a precision
of a tenth of a millimeter, they engrave intricate patterns reflecting their uncommon virtuosity. From start to finish, engine-turning
depends essentially on the craftsman’s sharp eye and steady hand, of which the lathe is but an extension.
Once the dial plate has been meticulously engine-turned by hand, it is silver coated using techniques developed over two
centuries ago : powdered silver is delicately brushed on the plate with circular or linear movements, depending on the type of
satin-like finish desired.
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Today, the same kind of engine-turned guilloché work engraved on gold Breguet dials is also executed on delicate and brittle
plates of mother-of-pearl – a truly impressive achievement in its own right.
46 // P A S S I O N F R O M T H E A G E O F R E A S O N
Breguet numerals
Some Breguet watches display the distinctive numerals that A.- L. Breguet designed. Although he himself was no calligraphist,
Breguet’s Arabic numerals show his flair for combining function with elegance. Still used today, particularly on watches with enamel
dials, Breguet numerals first appeared before the French Revolution when they shared the dial with tiny stars to mark the minutes
and stylised fleur-de-lys at five-minute intervals. By 1790 they had assumed their definitive form.
Caseband fluting
The fluting ( fine grooves enhanced with double beading ) on the caseband of Breguet’s watches is another of the discreet
decorative details that constitute what has become known as the Breguet style. In common with many period Breguet timepieces,
most of its modern wristwatches have fluted casebands - one of the features that set them apart from other watches. The fluted
pattern is cold-rolled into the caseband then finished by hand on a mechanical workpiece-holder.
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Breguet hands
Breguet watches have featured its founder’s celebrated hollow, eccentric “moon” tip watch hands for over two centuries now.
Designed around 1783, his slim, sleek hands proved an instant success and the expression “Breguet hands” soon became a common
watchmaker’s term. Simple and easy-to-read, they are found on most Breguet timepieces and have been widely imitated by others.
Lugs
Although essential only to wristwatches, the lugs that link the strap to the case bear all the hallmarks of authentic Breguet
styling. Screw-pins, rather than the more usual sprung bars, hold the strap between the horns, a solution that is not only better
looking but also more secure. The lugs have to be welded onto the caseband as much for the technical reasons of rigidity and
strength as for aesthetic consistency. Equally exacting is the drilling of the hole for the winding stem. Only absolute precision
ensures a watertight case.
48 // P A S S I O N F R O M T H E A G E O F R E A S O N
7027BB/G9/9V6
Tradition wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Hand-wound
movement with power reserve
indicated above and underneath.
Off-centred black dial in gold,
hand-engraved on a rose
Available in yellow gold with gilt movement and silvered engine. Sapphire caseback.
gold dial, ref. 7027BA/11/9V6 or in white gold with silvered Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
movement and silvered gold dial, ref. 7027BB/11/9V6. Diameter : 37 mm.
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7027BR/R9/9V6 7027BR/G9/9V6
Tradition wristwatch in Tradition wristwatch in
18-carat rose gold. Hand-wound 18-carat rose gold. Hand-wound
movement with power reserve movement with power reserve
indicated above and underneath. indicated above and underneath.
Off-centred black dial in gold, Off-centred black dial in gold,
hand-engraved on a rose hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback. engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 37 mm. Diameter : 37 mm.
57 // T R A D I T I O N
7037BA/11/9V6 7037BB/11/9V6
Tradition wristwatch in Tradition wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Self- 18-carat white gold. Self-
winding movement with winding movement with
retrograding seconds hand. retrograding seconds hand.
Off-centred silvered gold dial, Off-centred silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback. engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 38 mm. Diameter : 38 mm.
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7057BB/11/9W6
Tradition wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold.
Hand-wound movement with
power reserve indicated on
the dial and on the back.
Off-centred silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 40 mm.
59 // T R A D I T I O N
7057BR/G9/9W6
Tradition wristwatch
in 18-carat rose gold.
Hand-wound movement with
power reserve indicated on
the dial and on the back.
Off-centred black dial in gold,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in white gold with
slate grey movement.
Diameter : 40 mm.
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7057BR/R9/9W6
Tradition wristwatch
in 18-carat rose gold.
Hand-wound movement with
power reserve indicated on
the dial and on the back.
Off-centred black dial in gold,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 40 mm.
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7067BR/G1/9W6
Tradition GMT wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Hand-wound movement.
Second time-zone indicator. Day/night
indicator. Off-centred local time subdial
in silvered gold, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Black off-centred reference
time subdial in gold, hand-engraved on
a rose engine. Power-reserve indicator
on the back of the movement. Silicon
balance spring with Breguet overcoil.
Sapphire caseback. Water-resistant
to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in white gold.
Diameter : 40 mm.
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7047PT/11/9ZU
Tradition “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in platinum, with
fusee tourbillon. Balance spring
in silicon. Hand-wound movement
with power reserve displayed
on the barrel drum. Off-
centred silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 41 mm.
65 // T R A D I T I O N G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
7047BA/11/9ZU
Tradition “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat yellow
gold, with fusee tourbillon. Balance
spring in silicon. Hand-wound
movement with power reserve
displayed on the barrel drum.
Off-centred silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 41 mm.
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7047BR/G9/9ZU
Tradition “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat rose gold with
fusee tourbillon. Balance spring in
silicon. Hand-wound movement with
power reserve displayed on the
barrel drum. Black off-centred gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Available with a rose-gilted movement, Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
ref. 7047BR/R9/9ZU. Diameter : 41 mm.
Engine turning an oscillating weight. The engine-turning lathe, or rose engine, is
a time-honoured instrument enabling the artisan to engrave tiny tenth of a millimetre
motifs in gold using a traditional technique. The comb ination of straight and circular
lines creates intricate yet elegantly restrained patterns.
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5157BB/11/9V6
Extra-thin Classique
wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Self-winding
movement. Balance spring and
lever in silicon. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter : 38 mm.
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5907BA/12/984 5920BA/15/984
Classique wristwatch in Classique wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. 18-carat yellow gold. Self-
Hand-wound movement with winding movement with
seconds subdial. Silvered gold date and seconds subdial.
dial, hand-engraved on a rose Silvered gold dial, hand-
engine. Sapphire caseback. engraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in white or rose gold. Also in white or rose gold.
Diameter : 34 mm. Diameter : 34 mm.
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5930BA/12/986
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Self-
winding movement with
date. Silvered gold dial, hand-
engraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in white gold.
Diameter : 35.50 mm.
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5967BA/11/9W6
Extra-thin Classique
wristwatch in 18-carat
yellow gold. Hand-wound
movement. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in white gold.
Diameter : 41 mm.
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5177BR/12/9V6
Classique wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Self-winding movement
with date. Balance spring, lever
and escape wheel in silicon.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Water-resistant
to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also
Available with rose gold bracelet, in yellow or white gold.
ref. 5177BR/12/RV0. Diameter : 38 mm.
75 // C L A S S I Q U E
5177BB/29/9V6
Classique wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Self-
winding movement with date.
Balance spring, lever and escape
wheel in silicon. White grand feu
enamel dial. Breguet Arabic
numerals. Secret signature.
Sapphire caseback. Water-
resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in yellow or rose gold. Available with white gold bracelet,
Diameter : 38 mm. ref. 5177BB/29/BV0.
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5178BR/29/9V6 D000
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat rose gold. Bezel
set with 84 diamonds, approx.
0.634 ct. Self-winding movement
with date. Balance spring, lever
and escape wheel in silicon.
White grand feu enamel dial.
Breguet Arabic numerals. Secret
signature. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in yellow or white gold.
Diameter : 38 mm.
77 // C L A S S I Q U E
5140BA/29/9W6
5140BA/12/9W6 Classique wristwatch
Classique wristwatch in in 18-carat yellow gold.
18-carat yellow gold. Self- Self-winding movement with
winding movement with seconds subdial. Balance
seconds subdial. Balance spring and lever in silicon. White
spring and lever in silicon. grand feu enamel dial. Breguet
Silvered gold dial, hand- Arabic numerals. Secret signature.
engraved on a rose engine. Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in white gold.
Diameter : 40 mm. Diameter : 40 mm.
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5140BB/12/9W6
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Self-
winding movement with seconds
subdial. Balance spring and lever
in silicon. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 40 mm.
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5207BB/12/9V6
Classique wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold.
Self-winding movement.
Retrograding seconds subdial
and power-reserve indicator.
Off-centred chapter ring. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 39 mm.
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5207BB/12/BV0
Classique wristwatch 5207BA/12/9V6
in 18-carat white gold. Classique wristwatch
Self-winding movement. in 18-carat yellow gold.
Retrograding seconds subdial Self-winding movement.
and power-reserve indicator. Retrograding seconds subdial
Off-centred chapter ring. Silvered and power-reserve indicator.
gold dial, hand-engraved on a Off-centred chapter ring. Silvered
rose engine. Sapphire caseback. gold dial, hand-engraved on a
Water-resistant to 3 bar rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
( 30 m ). Also in yellow gold. Available with yellow gold Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 39 mm. bracelet, ref. 5207BA/12/AV0. Diameter : 39 mm.
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8067BA/52/964
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold.
Self-winding movement.
Natural mother-of-pearl dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar
( 30 m ). Also in white gold. Available with yellow gold
Diameter : 30 mm. bracelet, ref. 8067BA/52/AC0.
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7787BR/29/9V6
Classique wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Self-winding movement
with power-reserve indicator and
phases and age of the moon. Balance
spring, lever and escape wheel in silicon.
White grand feu enamel dial with
Breguet Arabic numerals and secret
signature. Sapphire caseback.
Also available: 36 mm diameter, Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
ref. 8787BR/29/986. Diameter : 39 mm.
// 84
7787BB/12/9V6
Classique wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Self-winding movement
with power-reserve indicator and
phases and age of the moon. Balance
spring, lever and escape wheel in silicon.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Water-resistant to
Also available: 36 mm diameter, bezel and lugs set with diamonds, 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in rose gold.
ref. 8788BB/12/986 DD00 and 8788BR/12/986 DD00. Diameter : 39 mm.
// 86
8788BR/29/986 DD00
Classique wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Bezel and lugs set with
96 diamonds, approx. 0.768ct.
Self-winding movement with
power-reserve indicator and phases
and age of the moon. Balance spring,
lever and escape wheel in silicon.
White grand feu enamel dial with
Breguet Arabic numerals and secret
signature. Sapphire caseback.
Also Available: 39 mm diameter, bezel and lugs Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
set with diamonds, ref. 7788BR/29/9V6 DD00. Diameter : 36 mm.
87 // C L A S S I Q U E
Watch No.5, started in 1787 but only finished in March 1794 by A.-L. Breguet for Count
Journiac St. Méard. In 2001, it was bought back by Nicolas G. Hayek for the Breguet
Museum. This watch inspired the reference 3137 wristwatch of today.
// 88
3137BA/11/986
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Self-
winding movement with
date, power-reserve indicator
and phases and age of the
moon. Balance spring and lever
in silicon. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in white gold.
Diameter : 35.50 mm.
89 // C L A S S I Q U E
7137BA/11/9V6
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Self-
winding extra-thin movement
with date, power-reserve indicator
and phases and age of the
moon. Balance spring and lever
in silicon. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Available with yellow gold Also in white gold.
bracelet, ref. 7137BA/11/AV0. Diameter : 39 mm.
// 90
7337BR/1E/9V6
Classique wristwatch in
18-carat rose gold. Self-
winding movement showing
the date, the day and the phases
and age of the moon. Balance
spring and lever in silicon. Seconds
subdial. Off-centred chapter ring.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Available with rose gold Also in yellow or white gold.
bracelet, ref. 7337BR/1E/RV0. Diameter : 39 mm.
93 // C L A S S I Q U E
5707BA/12/9V6
Le Réveil du Tsar. Classique
alarm wristwatch in 18-carat
yellow gold. Self-winding
movement with seconds subdial
and date. Second time-zone
indicator. Alarm time and alarm
power-reserve indicators. Alarm
on/off indicator. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Available with yellow gold Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
bracelet, ref. 5707BA/12/AV0. Diameter : 39 mm.
// 94
5707BB/12/9V6
Le Réveil du Tsar. Classique
alarm wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Self-winding
movement with seconds subdial
and date. Second time-zone
indicator. Alarm time and alarm
power-reserve indicators.
Alarm on/off indicator. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Available with white gold Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
bracelet, ref. 5707BB/12/BV0. Diameter : 39 mm.
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// 96
7 Grain d’orge circulaire on the small seconds subdial at the “6” (and on the rotor )
97 // C L A S S I Q U E
7800BA/11/9YV
La Musicale. Classique wristwatch in 18-carat yellow gold.
Self-winding movement. Balance spring, lever and
escape wheel in silicon. Rotating platinum coat dial hand-
engraved on a rose engine. Silvered gold chapter ring.
Alarm on/off and autonomy indicators. Water-resistant to
3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in white gold. Diameter : 48 mm.
100 // C L A S S I Q U E
5947BA/12/9V6
Classique split-seconds chrono-
graph in 18-carat yellow gold.
Hand-wound movement with
seconds subdial. 30-minute
totaliser. Split-seconds pushpiece
in the crown. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet
overcoil. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in white gold.
Diameter : 39 mm.
// 101
5247BR/12/9V6
Classique chronograph
in 18-carat rose gold.
Hand-wound movement with
seconds subdial and 30-minute
totaliser. Tachometric scale
indication. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Available with rose gold Also in white gold.
bracelet, ref. 5247BR/12/RV0. Diameter : 39 mm.
// 103
5247BR/29/9V6
Classique chronograph
in 18-carat rose gold.
Hand-wound movement with
seconds subdial and 30-minute
totaliser. Tachometric scale
indication. White grand feu
enamel dial. Breguet Arabic
numerals. Secret signature.
Sapphire caseback. Water-
resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Available with rose gold Also in white gold.
bracelet, ref. 5247BR/29/RV0. Diameter : 39 mm.
104 // C L A S S I Q U E
5238BB/10/9V6 DD00
Classique openworked
chronograph in 18-carat white
gold. Hand-wound movement
with seconds subdial. 30-minute
totaliser. Bezel, lugs and case-
band paved with 96 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 13cts.
Diameter : 40.30 m m.
// 105
5327BA/1E/9V6
Classique wristwatch in 18-carat
yellow gold. Self-winding extra-thin
movement engraved by hand, with
perpetual calendar showing the day,
date, month, leap year and the phases
and age of the moon. Balance spring
and lever in silicon. Power-reserve
indicator. Silvered gold dial, hand-
engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback. Water-resistant
to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in white
Available with yellow gold bracelet, or rose gold and in platinum.
ref. 5327BA/1E/AV0. Diameter : 39 mm.
108 // C L A S S I Q U E
Hora Mundi.
A new generation of time-zone watches.
From first glance, Hora Mundi is an invitation to journey across oceans and continents. Europe-Africa, Asia-Oceania or
America : three parts of the world are respectively depicted on three different models.
This set of three dials for a time-zone watch featuring understated indications conceals a single and extremely ingenious
mechanism. The fact that the display of the local time zone and of any other selected time zone is provided by the same hands
implies instant time change in order for the watch to be truly functional. This technical feat is accomplished by means of a
mechanical memory system featuring two heart-shaped cams. Another challenge it embodies lies in ensuring that the date and
the day/night indication are instantly aligned with the time displayed.
The Classique Hora Mundi is thus the first mechanical instant-jump time-zone watch with a mechanical memory providing
synchronised displays of the date, day/night indication and city.
// 109
5717PT/EU/9ZU
Classique “Hora Mundi” wristwatch
in platinum. Self-winding movement.
Instant-jump time-zone display with
synchronised date, day/night indication
and city. Balance spring, lever and
escape wheel in silicon. Gold dial
depicting the continents of Europe
and Africa, hand-engraved on a rose
engine with “wave” motif coated
with translucent lacquer. Sapphire
caseback. Water-resistant to
Available with America dial, ref. 5717PT/US/9ZU, 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in rose gold.
or Asia-Oceania dial, ref. 5717PT/AS/9ZU. Diameter : 43 mm.
110 // C L A S S I Q U E
5717BR/AS/9ZU
5717PT/US/9ZU Classique “Hora Mundi” wristwatch
Classique “Hora Mundi” wristwatch in 18-carat rose gold. Self-winding
in platinum. Self-winding movement. movement. Instant-jump time-zone
Instant-jump time-zone display with display with synchronised date,
synchronised date, day/night indication day/night indication and city.
and city. Balance spring, lever and Balance spring, lever and escape
escape wheel in silicon. Gold dial wheel in silicon. Gold dial depicting the
depicting the American continent, hand- continents of Asia and Oceania, hand-
engraved on a rose engine with “wave” engraved on a rose engine with “wave”
motif coated with translucent lacquer. motif coated with translucent lacquer.
Sapphire caseback. Water-resistant Sapphire caseback. Water-resistant
to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in rose gold. Available with Europe-Africa dial, ref. 5717PT/EU/9ZU, Available with Europe-Africa dial, ref. 5717BR/EU/9ZU, to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in platinum.
Diameter : 43 mm. or Asia-Oceania dial, ref. 5717PT/AS/9ZU. or America dial, ref. 5717BR/US/9ZU. Diameter : 43 mm.
// 113
5719PT/AS/9ZV DD0D
Classique “Hora Mundi” wristwatch in 950
platinum. Self-winding movement. Instant-
jump time-zone display with synchronised
date, day/night indication and city. Balance
spring, lever and escape wheel in silicon.
Dial depicting the Asia-Oceania continent set
with 154 diamonds totalling approx. 0.399 ct
with “wave” motif coated with translucent
laquer. Chapter ring paved with 76 baguette-
cut diamonds, approx. 2.01cts, and with
83 baguette-cut sapphires totalling
approx. 1.98 cts. Bezel, dial flange and
lugs set with 130 baguette-cut diamonds
totalling approx. 17.32cts. Sapphire
Available with America dial, ref. 5719PT/US/9ZV DD0D, caseback. Water-resistant to 3 bar (30m).
or Europe-Africa dial, ref. 5719PT/EU/9ZV DD0D. Diameter : 46 mm.
Chasing a movement. Using one of the many scorpers or gravers that he
himself fashions on a grinding-wheel according to the motif to be executed,
the artisan engraves the drawings freehand. Gifted with artistic flair and
exemplary dexterity, he contributes to the unique nature of each part.
115 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5317BR/12/9V6
Classique “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat pink gold,
with tourbillon. Self-winding
movement engraved by hand.
5-day power-reserve indicator.
Running seconds on the tourbillon
shaft. Compensating balance spring
with Breguet overcoil. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Available with rose gold Also in yellow gold and in platinum.
bracelet, ref. 5317BR/12/RV0. Diameter : 39 mm.
118 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
3357BR/12/986
Classique “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat rose gold,
with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
Running seconds on the
tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet
overcoil. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in yellow or white gold.
Diameter : 35 mm.
// 119
3355PT/00/986
Classique “Grande Complication”
openworked wristwatch in
platinum, with tourbillon. Hand-
wound movement, engraved by
hand. Running seconds on the
tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet
overcoil. Chapter ring and seconds
semi-circle in silvered gold,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Available with platinum bracelet, Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
ref. 3355PT/00/PA0. Diameter : 35 mm.
120 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
3358BB/2Y/986 DD0D
Classique “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold, with
tourbillon. Hand-wound movement. Bezel
and lugs set with 74 diamonds totalling
approx. 1.33 cts. Running seconds on
the tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet overcoil.
Gold dial hand-engraved on a rose
engine, with translucent blue enamel
coating. Sapphire caseback.
Available with gold dial hand-engraved on a rose engine Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
and translucent red enamel coating, réf. 3358BB/2P/986 DD0D. Diameter : 35 mm.
// 121
3358BB/52/986 DD00
Classique “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold, with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement. Running seconds on
the tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet
overcoil. Bezel and lugs set with
74 diamonds, approx. 1.33 cts .
Natural mother-of-pearl
dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Breguet Arabic
numerals. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 35 mm.
122 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5357PT/12/9V6
Classique “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in platinum, with
tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
Running seconds on the
tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet
overcoil. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in yellow gold. Available with platinum
Diameter : 39 mm. bracelet, ref. 5357PT/12/PV0.
// 125
5357BA/1B/9V6
Classique “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat yellow
gold, with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
”B”-shaped running seconds on
the tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet
overcoil. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Available with yellow gold Also in platinum.
bracelet, ref. 5357BA/1B/AV0. Diameter : 39 mm.
126 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5359BB/6B/9V6 DD0D
Classique “Grande Complication”
in 18-carat white gold, with
tourbillon. Hand-wound movement.
Running seconds on the tourbillon
shaft. Compensating balance spring
with Breguet overcoil. Bezel, lugs
and caseband paved with 134
baguette-cut diamonds, approx.
10.37 cts . Silvered gold dial, hand-
engraved on a rose engine and paved
with 356 diamonds, approx. 0.50ct .
Diameter : 40.30 mm.
// 129
5335BR/42/9W6
Tourbillon Messidor. Classique
“Grande Complication” open-
worked wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Hand-wound movement.
Running seconds on the tourbillon
shaft. Invisible tourbillon bridge.
Compensating balance spring with
Breguet overcoil. Water-resistant
Available with rose gold bracelet, to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in platinum.
ref. 5335BR/42/RW0. Diameter : 40 mm.
130 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
3755PR/1E/9V6
Classique “Grande Complication”
openworked wristwatch in
platinum, with tourbillon. Rose-
gilded hand-wound movement
engraved by hand. Perpetual
calendar showing the day, date,
month and leap year. Running
seconds on the tourbillon
shaft. Compensating balance
spring with Breguet overcoil.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 39 mm.
// 131
3757BA/1E/9V6 3657BA/12/9V6
Classique “Grande Complication” Classique “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat yellow gold, wristwatch in 18-carat yellow gold,
with tourbillon. Hand-wound with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand. movement, engraved by hand.
Perpetual calendar showing the day, Power-reserve indicator and 24-hour
date, month and leap year. Running time display. Running seconds on
seconds on the tourbillon shaft. the tourbillon shaft. Compensating
Compensating balance spring with balance spring with Breguet overcoil.
Breguet overcoil. Silvered gold dial, Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
hand-engraved on a rose engine. on a rose engine. Sapphire
Sapphire caseback. Water-resistant caseback. Water-resistant to
to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in platinum. Available with yellow gold 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in platinum.
Diameter : 39 mm. bracelet, ref. 3657BA/12/AV0. Diameter : 39 mm.
132 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
1801BB/12/2W6 1801BR/12/2W6
Classique “Grande Complication” Classique “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat white wristwatch in 18-carat rose
gold, with tourbillon. Hand-wound gold, with tourbillon. Hand-
movement, engraved by hand. wound movement, engraved
Running seconds on the tourbillon by hand. Small seconds on the
shaft. Compensating balance tourbillon shaft. Compensating
spring with Breguet overcoil. balance spring with Breguet overcoil.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Engine- on a rose engine. Engine-
turned gold cover, inscribed turned gold cover, inscribed
“Tourbillon”. Sapphire caseback. “Tourbillon”. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 40.50 mm. Diameter : 40.50 mm.
// 133
1808BR/92/9W6 DD00
Classique “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat rose
gold, with tourbillon. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
Small seconds on the tourbillon
shaft. Compensating balance
spring with Breguet overcoil.
Black rhodium gold dial, hand-
engraved on a rose engine.
Gold cover, inscribed “Tourbillon”
and set with 706 diamonds,
approx. 4.70 cts. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 40.50 mm.
134 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5347PT/11/9ZU
Classique “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in platinum with twin
rotating tourbillons. Two inde-
pendent tourbillons affixed by a
bridge to a centre plate completing
a rotation in 12 hours. Balance
springs with Breguet overcoil.
Manually engraved hand-wound
movement. Silvered gold chapter
ring. Centre plate hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire case-
back. Water-resistant to 3 bar
( 30 m ). Also in rose gold.
Diameter : 44 mm.
137 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5347BR/11/9ZU
Classique “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat rose gold,
with twin rotating tourbillons. Two
independent tourbillons affixed by a
bridge to a centre plate completing a
rotation in 12 hours. Balance springs
with Breguet overcoil. Manually
engraved hand-wound movement.
Silvered gold chapter ring. Centre
plate hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback. Water-resistant
to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in platinum.
Diameter : 44 mm.
// 138
5349PT/11/9ZU DD0D
Classique “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in platinum, with twin
rotating tourbillons. Two independent
tourbillons affixed by a bridge
to a centre plate completing a
rotation in 12 hours. Balance
springs with Breguet overcoil.
Manually engraved hand-wound
movement. Bezel, lugs and caseband
paved with 107 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 30.30 cts. Silvered
gold chapter ring and centre plate
paved with 310 diamonds, approx.
1.62 cts. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 50 mm.
139 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
3477BR/1E/986
Classique “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat rose gold.
Self-winding movement with perpetual
equation of time, power-reserve
indicator and perpetual calendar
showing the day, date, month and
leap year. Patented mechanism.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in yellow gold or platinum.
Diameter : 35.50 mm.
141 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
The characteristic equation of time cam reflecting
the representation of true solar time.
February 12
April 16 ~ +14 minutes
June 14
Sun
December 25
November 3
~ -16 minutes This non-scientific diagram provides a conventional illustration of the
difference between mean solar time ( in which all days have an equal
24-hour duration ) and true solar time ( according to which days have
a variable duration ranging from 23 hours and 44 minutes to 24 hours
and 14 minutes ). The term “equation of time” refers to the difference
September 1
between mean solar time and true solar time, and an “equation of time
watch” means a timepiece capable of displaying this difference.
143 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
7637BB/12/9ZU
Classique “Grande Complication”
minute repeater wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
Seconds subdial. 24-hour display
with day and night sectors.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Also in rose gold.
Diameter : 42 mm.
146 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5447BB/1E/9V6
Classique “Grande Complication”
minute repeater wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand
with perpetual calendar showing
the day, date, month, leap
year and phases and age of
the moon. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 40 mm.
// 147
5447BR/1E/9V6
Classique “Grande Complication”
minute repeater wristwatch in
18-carat rose gold. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand
with perpetual calendar showing
the day, date, month, leap
year and phases and age of
the moon. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 40 mm.
148 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
7639BB/6D/9XV DD0D
Classique “Grande Complication”
minute repeater wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Hand-wound
movement, engraved by hand.
Bezel, caseband, repeating-lever
and lugs set with 160 baguette-
cut diamonds, approx. 10.82 cts.
Dial paved with 392 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 6.73 cts,
silvered gold chapter ring with
12 diamond hour-markers, approx.
0.017ct. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 44.50 mm.
150 // C L A S S I Q U E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
// 151
1907BA/12
Classique “Grande Complication”
pocket watch in 18-carat yellow
gold, with grand strike and
tourbillon. Manually engraved
hand-wound movement
with 2-way rotating crown.
Off-centred chapter ring. Centre
minute hand. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 56.50 mm.
Engine-turning a case-back. Expressing a keen sense of detail, the case-
back is engraved by an artisan who handles the engine-turning lathe with great
sensitivity: the operation is performed by the craftsman’s hand, of which the
instrument is but an extension.
153 // M A R I N E
5817ST/92/5V8
Marine wristwatch in steel.
Self-winding movement with
large date and centre seconds
hand. Black rhodium gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Sapphire caseback.
Screw-locked crown. Water-
Available with steel bracelet, resistant to 10 bar (100m).
ref. 5817ST/92/SV0. Diameter: 39mm.
155 // M A R I N E
5817ST/12/5V8
Marine wristwatch in steel.
Self-winding movement
with large date and centre
seconds hand. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on
a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ). Available with steel bracelet,
Diameter : 39 mm. ref. 5817ST/12/SV0.
// 156
5817BA/12/9V8
Marine wristwatch in
18-carat yellow gold. Self-
winding movement with large
date and centre seconds hand.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Available with yellow gold Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
bracelet, ref. 5817BA/12/AV0. Diameter : 39 mm.
157 // M A R I N E
5817BR/Z2/5V8
Marine wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Self-winding movement
with large date and centre
seconds hand. Black rhodium
gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Available with rose gold bracelet, Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
ref. 5817BR/Z2/RV0. Diameter : 39 mm.
// 158
5827BR/Z2/5ZU
Marine chronograph in 18-carat
rose gold. Self-winding movement
with date and seconds subdial.
15-minute sector. Centre chrono-
graph minutes and seconds. Black
rhodium gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Available with rose gold bracelet, Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
ref. 5827BR/Z2/RM0. Diameter : 42 mm.
159 // M A R I N E
5827BB/12/5ZU
Marine chronograph in 18-carat
white gold. Self-winding movement
with date and seconds subdial.
15-minute sector. Centre chronograph
minutes and seconds. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter : 42 mm.
// 160
5827BB/12/BM0
Marine chronograph in 18-carat
white gold. Self-winding movement
with date and seconds subdial.
15-minute sector. Centre
chronograph minutes and seconds.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter : 42 mm.
// 162
5857BR/Z2/5ZU
Marine GMT wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Self-winding movement.
Second time-zone, 24-hour and
date indications. Balance spring in
silicon. Silvered gold and black
rhodium dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Available in steel with a silvered gold dial, Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
ref. 5857ST/12/5ZU. Diameter : 42 mm.
163 // M A R I N E
5847BR/32/5ZV 5847BB/92/BZ0
Marine Royale alarm Marine Royale alarm
wristwatch in 18-carat rose wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold. Self-winding movement gold. Self-winding movement
with date. Alarm power-reserve with date. Alarm power-reserve
indicator. Self-winding alarm on/off indicator. Self-winding alarm
indicator. Rose-gilded gold dial, on/off indicator. Black rhodium gold
hand-engraved on a rose engine. dial, hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback. Screw-locked crown. Sapphire caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 30 bar ( 300 m ). Available with rose gold bracelet, Available with rubber strap, ref. 5847BB/92/5ZV. Water-resistant to 30 bar (300 m ).
Diameter : 45 mm. ref. 5847BR/32/RZ0. Available with silvered dial, ref. 5847BB/12/BZ0. Diameter : 45 mm.
// 164
5847BR/Z2/5ZV
Marine Royale alarm
wristwatch in 18-carat rose
gold. Self-winding movement
with date. Alarm power-reserve
indicator. Self-winding alarm
on/off indicator. Dial in slate
grey rhodium-plated gold, hand-
engraved on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Available with rose gold bracelet, Water-resistant to 30 bar ( 300 m ).
ref. 5847BR/Z2/RZ0. Diameter : 45 mm.
165 // M A R I N E
5847BB/12/5ZV
Marine Royale alarm
wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold. Self-winding movement
with date. Alarm power-reserve
indicator. Self-winding alarm
on/off indicator. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Available with white gold bracelet, ref. 5847BB/12/BZ0. Water-resistant to 30 bar ( 300 m ).
Available with black dial, ref. 5847BB/92/5ZV. Diameter : 45 mm.
167 // M A R I N E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5837BR/92/5ZU
Marine chronograph “Grande
Complication” in 18-carat rose
gold, with tourbillon. Hand-
wound movement. Balance
spring, lever and escape wheel
in silicon. Tourbillon carriage in
titanium. Running seconds on
the tourbillon shaft. 30-minute
and 12-hour totalisers. Black
rhodium dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Sapphire caseback.
Available with rose gold bracelet, Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
ref. 5837BR/92/RZ0. Diameter : 42 mm.
170 // M A R I N E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5837PT/U2/5ZU
Marine chronograph “Grande
Complication” in platinum, with
tourbillon. Hand-wound movement.
Balance spring, lever and escape
wheel in silicon. Tourbillon carriage
in titanium. Running seconds
on the tourbillon shaft. 30-minute
and 12-hour totalisers. Dial in
silvered platinum-coated gold,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Sapphire caseback. Water-
resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Diameter : 42 mm.
// 171
5839BB/6D/9ZU DD0D
Marine chronograph “Grande
Complication” in 18-carat white gold,
with tourbillon. Hand-wound movement.
Balance spring, lever and escape wheel
in silicon. Tourbillon carriage in titanium.
Running seconds on the tourbillon shaft.
30-minute and 12-hour totalisers. Bezel,
caseband, lugs, crown and pushpieces
paved with 186 baguette-cut diamonds,
approx. 11.77cts. Silvered gold dial, hand-
engraved on a rose engine and set with
132 diamonds, approx. 0.35 ct. Sapphire
caseback. Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Diameter : 43 mm.
172 // M A R I N E
5829BR/8R/9ZU DD0D
Marine chronograph in 18-carat
rose gold. Self-winding movement
with date and small seconds. Centre
chronograph minutes and seconds.
Bezel, lugs and caseband paved
with 158 baguette-cut diamonds,
approx. 10.45 cts . 15-minute
sector paved with 55 baguette-cut
rubies, approx. 1.12 cts. Natural
mother-of-pearl dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Available with a 15-minute sector paved with Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
baguette-cut diamonds, ref. 5829BR/8D/9ZU DD0D. Diameter : 42 mm.
// 173
5829BB/8D/9ZU DD0D
Marine chronograph in 18-carat
white gold. Self-winding movement
with date and small seconds. Centre
chronograph minutes and seconds.
Bezel, lugs and caseband paved
with 158 baguette-cut diamonds,
approx. 10.45 cts . 15-minute
sector paved with 55 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 0.85 ct. Natural
mother-of-pearl dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Sapphire
caseback. Screw-locked crown.
Available with a 15-minute sector paved with Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
baguette-cut sapphires, ref. 5829BB/8S/9ZU DD0D. Diameter : 42 mm.
174 // M A R I N E
8818BB/59/564 DD00
Marine wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Bezel and lugs set
with 58 diamonds, approx. 1.25 cts.
Self-winding movement. Natural
mother-of-pearl dial, hand-
engraved on a rose engine and
set with 10 diamonds, approx.
0.025 ct. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter : 30 mm.
// 175
8818BB/59/864 DD0D
Marine wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Bezel and lugs set
with 58 diamonds, approx. 1.25 cts.
Self-winding movement. Natural
mother-of-pearl dial, hand-
engraved on a rose engine and
set with 10 diamonds, approx.
0.025 ct. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in yellow gold.
Diameter : 30 mm.
176 // M A R I N E
A masterpiece in miniature.
The smallest self-winding chronograph movement in the world.
Women have demanded and inspired some of Breguet’s most spectacular achievements from the firm’s earliest days. The
Marie-Antoinette watch, for example, is one of the most important ( and sought-after ) timepieces in the history of horology. Noteworthy
also is the first wristwatch, a Breguet invention for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples. It is thus for ladies’ watch that Breguet has
stretched technical limits to create the smallest self-winding chronograph of its class. Full chronograph functions, governed precisely
by a column-wheel and a self-winding movement with a date and running seconds interact in a 10 1/2 line calibre barely 6 mm thick.
In a lady’s watchcase, the chronograph is transformed into a tiny, but perfect, mechanical jewel.
// 177
8827ST/59/986
Marine chronograph in steel.
Self-winding movement with
date calendar and subdial for
the seconds. 30-minute and
12-hour totalisers. Natural
mother-of-pearl dial. Water-
resistant to 5 bar ( 50 m ).
Diameter : 34.60 mm.
178 // M A R I N E
8827BR/52/586
Marine chronograph in 18-carat
rose gold. Self-winding movement
with date calendar and subdial
for the seconds. 30-minute
and 12-hour totalisers. Natural
mother-of-pearl dial, hand-
engraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 5 bar ( 50 m ).
Diameter : 34.60 mm.
// 179
Héritage collection.
The curve that challenges technical mastery.
A Breguet watch does not need its conventional round case to be recognised for what it is. The Héritage models show that even
in a curved tonneau case, a Breguet remains unmistakably a Breguet. Adapting late 18 th century styling concepts to the shapes of
the 21st century demands a great deal from design engineers, casemakers and dialmakers. But the perfect curves of the case and
the delicately engine-turned dial set off the caseband fluting and exquisitely designed lugs to their best advantage.
// 183
5480BB/12/996
Héritage wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Curved
tonneau-shaped case. Self-
winding movement with large
date and running seconds.
Curved silvered gold dial, hand-
engraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Available with white gold bracelet, Also in yellow or rose gold.
ref. 5480BB/12/BB0. Dimensions : 40.40 x 34 mm.
// 185
5400BB/12/9V6
Héritage chronograph in 18-carat
white gold. Curved tonneau-shaped
case. Self-winding movement with
date and small seconds. 30-minute
and 12-hour totalisers. Curved
silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Water-resistant
to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in rose gold.
Dimensions : 42 x 35 mm.
186 // H É R I T A G E G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
5497BR/12/9V6
Héritage “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat rose gold,
with tourbillon. Curved tonneau-
shaped case. Hand-wound movement,
engraved by hand. Small seconds
on the tourbillon shaft. Compensating
balance spring with Breguet overcoil.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine. Partial sapphire
caseback. Water-resistant to
3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in platinum Available with rose gold bracelet,
Dimensions : 42 x 35 mm. ref. 5497BR/12/RB0.
188 // H É R I T A G E
3661BR/12/984 DD00
Héritage wristwatch in
18-carat rose gold. Curved
tonneau-shaped case. Self-winding
movement with running seconds.
Bezel and lugs set with 56
diamonds, approx. 1.869 ct.
Curved silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Also in white gold.
Dimensions : 35 x 29.60 mm.
// 189
3660BB/12/984
Héritage wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Curved
tonneau-shaped case. Self-
winding movement with running
seconds. Curved silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine. Water-resistant to
3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in rose gold.
Dimensions : 35x 29.60 mm.
190 // H É R I T A G E
8861BB/11/386 D000
8860BR/11/RB0 Héritage wristwatch in 18-carat
Héritage wristwatch in 18-carat white gold. Curved tonneau-shaped
rose gold. Curved tonneau-shaped case. Bezel set with 140 diamonds,
case. Self-winding movement. approx. 1.14 cts. Self-winding movement.
Retrograde moon-phase indicator. Retrograde moon-phase indicator.
Balance-spring in silicon. Cambered Balance-spring in silicon. Cambered
frosted silvered and natural mother- frosted silvered and natural mother-
of-pearl dial, hand-engraved on a of-pearl dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Water-resistant to rose engine. Water-resistant to
3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in white gold. Available with white gold bracelet, 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in rose gold.
Dimensions : 35 x 25 mm. ref. 8861BB/11/BB0 D000. Dimensions : 35 x 25 mm.
// 191
8860BR/11/386
Héritage wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Curved tonneau-shaped
case. Self-winding movement.
Retrograde moon-phase indicator.
Balance-spring in silicon. Cambered
frosted silvered and natural mother-
of-pearl dial, hand-engraved on a
rose engine. Water-resistant to
3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in white gold.
Dimensions : 35 x 25 mm.
Engraving an oscillating weight. Hand engraving is an art
form that highlights the aesthetic beauty of the component and
also endows it with unique character.
193 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
8973BB/6S/8H4 SD0D
Reine de Naples “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold with
hour strike. Bezel and lug set with 29
diamonds totalling approx. 0.918 ct and 27
blue sapphires totalling approx. 2.84 cts.
Dial flange set with 77 diamonds, approx
0.16 ct. Alarm on/off indicator set with one
diamond. Self-winding movement engra-
ved by hand. Balance spring and lever in
silicon. Dial paved with 156 diamonds,
approx. 0.42 ct and with 303 blue sap-
phires, approx. 0.84 ct. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Dimensions : 40.10 x 32 mm.
195 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S G R A N D E S C O M P L I C A T I O N S
8978BB/58/974 D00D
Reine de Naples “Grande Complication”
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold with
hour strike. Bezel set with 30 diamonds
weighing approx. 2.93 cts. Alarm
on/off indicator set with one diamond.
Self-winding movement engraved by
hand. Balance spring and lever in silicon.
White natural mother-of-pearl dial.
Off-centred chapter ring with Breguet
Arabic numerals. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Dimensions : 38.45 x 30.40 mm.
197 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
8908BB/52/864 D00D
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Bezel and
dial flange set with 128 diamonds
weighing approx. 0.83 ct. Self-winding
movement with running seconds.
Power-reserve and moon-phase
indicators. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine
and partly in white natural mother-
of-pearl. Sapphire caseback.
Available with white gold bracelet, Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
ref. 8908BB/52/J20 D000. Dimensions : 36.50 x 28.45 mm.
// 198
8908BA/52/864 D00D
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18-carat yellow gold. Bezel
and dial flange set with 128
diamonds weighing approx.
0.83 ct. Self-winding movement
with running seconds. Power-
reserve and moon-phase
indicators. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose
engine and partly in white
natural mother-of-pearl.
Sapphire caseback. Water-
Available with yellow gold bracelet, resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
ref. 8908BA/52/J20 D000. Dimensions : 36.50 x 28.45 mm.
199 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
8908BB/5T/J70 D0DD
Reine de Naples “gold thread”
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold.
Bezel and dial flange set with 117
diamonds, totalling approx. 0.99 cts.
Lugs set with 22 diamonds, approx.
0.22 cts. Self-winding movement with
small seconds. Power-reserve and
moon-phase indicators. Silvered
gold dial, hand-engraved on a rose
engine, and partly in natural Tahitian
mother-of-pearl. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Dimensions : 36.50 x 28.45 mm.
201 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
8909BB/VD/J29 DDDD
Reine de Naples wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel and case-
band paved with 86 baguette-cut 8909BB/VD/864 D00D
diamonds, weighing approx. 6.85 cts. Reine de Naples wristwatch in
Self-winding movement. Power-reserve 18-carat white gold. Bezel and
and moon-phase indicators. Silvered caseband paved with 89 baguette-cut
gold dial, hand-engraved on a rose diamonds, weighing approx. 7.12 cts.
engine paved with 67 diamonds, Self-winding movement. Power-reserve
approx. 0.168 ct, and partly in blue and moon-phase indicators.
natural mother-of-pearl. Bracelet set Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
with 650 diamonds, approx. 3.661 cts, on a rose engine paved with
151 baguette-cut diamonds, approx. 67 diamonds, approx. 0.168 ct,
5.538 cts, and 11 diamonds, and partly in blue natural mother-
approx. 1.188 cts. Sapphire caseback. of-pearl. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions : 38.50 x 30.45 mm. Dimensions : 38.50 x 30.45 mm.
// 202
8909BB/VD/J29 DDD0
Reine de Naples wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel and
caseband paved with 86 baguette-cut
diamonds, weighing approx. 6.85 cts.
Self-winding movement. Power-reserve
and moon-phase indicators. Silvered gold
dial, hand-engraved on a rose engine
paved with 67 diamonds, approx. 0.168 ct,
and partly in blue natural mother-of-pearl.
Bracelet set with 650 diamonds, approx.
3.661 cts, 151 baguette-cut diamonds,
approx. 5.538 cts, and 11 sapphire cabochons,
approx. 1.705 cts. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions : 38.50 x 30.45 mm.
203 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
8909BB/5D/J21 RRRR
Reine de Naples wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Bezel and caseband set with
48 baguette-cut rubies, approx. 4.31cts and
38 baguette-cut diamonds, approx. 2.80 cts.
Self-winding movement. Power-reserve and
moon-phase indicators. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine and paved
with 67 diamonds, approx. 0.168 ct,
and partly in white natural mother-
of-pearl. Bracelet set with 371 diamonds,
approx. 1.949 cts and 11 oval rubies,
approx. 1.56 cts. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions : 38.50 x 30.45 mm.
// 204
8918BB/58/J39 D00D
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Bezel and
dial flange set with 117 diamonds
weighing approx. 0.99 ct. Self-winding
movement. Silvered gold dial, hand-
engraved on a rose engine and partly
in white natural mother-of-pearl.
Breguet Arabic numerals. Pear-
cut diamond, approx. 0.09 ct,
at 6 o’clock. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Available with a white gold bracelet set Also in yellow gold.
with diamonds, ref. 8918BB/58/J31 D0DD. Dimensions : 36.50 x 28.45 mm.
// 206
8918BR/58/J20 D000
Reine de Naples wristwatch in 18-carat
rose gold. Bezel and dial flange set
with 117 diamonds weighing approx.
0.99 ct. Self-winding movement.
Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
on a rose engine and partly in white
natural mother-of-pearl. Breguet
Arabic numerals. Pear-cut diamond,
approx. 0.09 ct, at 6 o’clock. Sapphire
caseback. Water-resistant to 3 bar
Available with satin strap, ( 30 m ). Also in yellow or white gold.
ref. 8918BR/58/864 D00D. Dimensions : 36.50 x 28.45 mm
210 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
8939BB/6D/J61 DDDD
8939BB/6D/864 DD0D Reine de Naples wristwatch in
Reine de Naples wristwatch in 18-carat white gold. Bezel and
18-carat white gold. Bezel and caseband set with 76 baguette-cut
caseband set with 91 baguette-cut diamonds, approx. 6.06 cts.
diamonds, approx. 6.65 cts. Self-winding movement. Chapter
Self-winding movement. Chapter ring paved with 42 baguette-cut
ring paved with 42 baguette-cut diamonds, approx. 2.77 cts, and hour
diamonds, approx. 2.77 cts, markers in natural mother-of-pearl.
and hour markers in natural Silvered gold dial, hand-engraved
mother-of-pearl. Silvered gold dial, on a rose engine. Pear-cut diamond,
hand-engraved on a rose engine. approx. 0.09 ct, at 6 o’clock.
Pear-cut diamond, approx. 0.09 ct, Bracelet paved with 320 diamonds,
at 6 o’clock. Sapphire caseback. approx.14.05 cts. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions : 38.50 x 30.45 mm. Dimensions : 38.50 x 30.45 mm.
// 211
8939BB/6D/J49 DD0D
Reine de Naples wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel and
caseband set with 76 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 6.06 cts.
Self-winding movement. Chapter
ring paved with 42 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 2.77 cts,
and hour markers in natural
mother-of-pearl. Silvered gold dial,
hand-engraved on a rose engine.
Pear-cut diamond, approx. 0.09 ct,
at 6 o’clock. Bracelet with pink
Akoya pearls. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions : 38.50 x 30.45 mm.
212 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
8928BB/51/844 DD0D
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Bezel,
dial flange and lug set with
139 diamonds totalling approx.
1.32 cts. Self-winding movement.
Balance spring in silicon. White
natural mother-of-pearl dial.
Off-centred chapter ring with
Roman numerals. Sapphire
caseback. Water-resistant
to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Also in
Available with white gold bracelet, yellow and rose gold.
ref. 8928BB/51/J20 DD00. Dimensions : 33 x 24.95 mm.
// 215
8928BB/51/J20 DD00
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold.
Bezel, dial flange and lug
set with 139 diamonds totalling
approx. 1.32 cts. Self-winding
movement. Balance spring in silicon.
White natural mother-of-pearl dial.
Off-centred chapter ring with Roman
numerals. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Available with satin strap, Also in yellow gold.
ref. 8928BB/51/844 DD0D. Dimensions : 33 x 24.95 mm.
// 218
8928BR/51/J20 DD00
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18-carat rose gold.
Bezel, dial flange and lug
set with 139 diamonds totalling
approx. 1.32 cts. Self-winding
movement. Balance spring in silicon.
White natural mother-of-pearl dial.
Off-centred chapter ring with Roman
numerals. Sapphire caseback.
Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Available with satin strap, Also in yellow gold.
ref. 8928BR/51/844 DD0D. Dimensions : 33 x 24.95 mm.
219 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S A C I E R
8967ST/58/986
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in steel. Self-winding movement.
Balance spring and escapement
in silicon. White natural
mother-of-pearl dial with
Breguet Arabic numerals.
Sapphire caseback.
Also with blue natural mother-of-pearl Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
dial, ref. 8967ST/V8/986. Dimensions : 43.75 x 35.50 mm.
221 // R E I N E D E N A P L E S
8958BB/51/974 D00D
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Bezel
set with 40 diamonds, approx.
2.42 cts. Self-winding movement.
Dial made out of seashell,
crafted as a cameo. Water-
resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ).
Dimensions : 40 x 31.95 mm.
224 // H I G H J E W E L L E R Y
GJE25BB20.8989FB1
“Crazy Flower Full Baguette”. Reine de
Naples wristwatch in 18-carat white gold.
Caseband set with 193 petals of diamond
baguette on a mobile setting, totalling
approx. 58.87 cts. Dial flange set with 66
diamonds, approx. 0.13 ct. Balance spring
in silicon. Inward-sloping dial paved with
206 diamonds totalling approx. 0.80 ct.
Bracelet set with 130 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 22.10 cts. Off-centred
chapter ring set with 20 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx. 0.46 ct. Self-winding
movement. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions : 33 x 24.95 mm.
227 // H I G H J E W E L L E R Y
GJE25BB20.8989DB1
Crazy Flower. Reine de Naples
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold.
Caseband set with 116 petals of
diamond baguette on a mobile setting,
totalling approx. 34.57 cts. Dial flange
set with 66 diamonds, approx. 0.13 ct.
Balance spring in silicon. Inward-sloping
dial paved with 206 diamonds totalling
approx. 0.80 ct. Off-centred chapter ring
set with 20 baguette-cut diamonds,
approx. 0.46 ct. Self-winding
movement. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions : 33 x 24.95 mm.
// 228
GJE26BB20.8589DB1
Petite Fleur. Wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Caseband set with 43
petals of diamond baguette on a
mobile setting, totalling approx.
12.60 cts. Dial flange set with 48
diamonds, approx. 0.10 ct. Balance
spring in silicon. Dial paved with 141
diamonds, approx. 0.52 ct. Self-winding
movement. Sapphire caseback.
Diameter: 17mm.
229 // H I G H J E W E L L E R Y
GJE16BB20.8924R**
Marie-Antoinette “Dentelle”. Wristwatch
in 18-carat white gold. Bezel, dial flange
and lug paved with 245 diamonds, total-
ling approx. 3.36cts. Lacework paved
with 89 diamonds, approx. 5.30cts and
set with a ruby, approx. 1.30cts. Self-
winding movement. Balance spring in
silicon. Silvered gold dial, set with 123
diamonds, approx. 0.30cts, partly
in white natural mother-of-pearl.
Sapphire caseback. Water-resistant.
Dimensions : 33.5 x 26.45 mm.
// 230
GJE20BB20.8924D01
Les Jardins du Petit Trianon -
Les Glycines. Wristwatch in 18-carat
white gold. Bezel, dial flange, caseband
and lug paved with 284 diamonds
totalling approx. 3.81 cts. Bow motif
set with 6 pear-shaped diamonds
weighing approx. 1.42ct and paved
with 71 diamonds representing approx.
4.17 cts. Balance spring in silicon.
Self-winding movement. Dial in
silvered gold and white natural
mother-of-pearl. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions : 33 x 24.95 mm.
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GJE23BB20.8924D**
Le Petit Trianon. Wristwatch in
18-carat white gold. Bezel, case-
band, dial flange and lugs paved with
294 diamonds, approx. 3.22 cts,
2 princess-cut diamonds, approx.
0.815 ct and one emerald-cut diamond,
approx. 2.01 cts. Self-winding move-
ment. Balance spring in silicon. Silvered
gold dial paved with 211 diamonds,
approx. 0.63 ct. Off-centred chapter ring
in natural mother-of-pearl with Breguet
Arabic numerals. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions : 33.20 x 26.15 mm.
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GJE15BB20.8924M01
Rêve de Plume. Reine de Naples
wristwatch in 18-carat white
gold paved with 940 diamonds,
approx. 19.91 cts. Self-winding
movement. Balance spring in
silicon. Dial in silvered gold
and white natural mother-of-
pearl. Sapphire caseback.
Dimensions : 33 x 24.95 mm.
233 // H I G H J E W E L L E R Y
GJE15BB20.8924E01
Plumes. Reine de Naples
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold
paved with 322 emeralds totalling
approx. 7.71cts, 8 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx 2.22 cts and 1,193
diamonds weighing approx. 33.84 cts.
Self-winding movement. Balance spring
in silicon. Dial in silvered gold and
white natural mother-of-pearl.
Sapphire caseback. A choice of
versions is available on request.
Dimensions : 33 x 24.95 mm.
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GJE15BB20.8924DJ1
Plumes. Reine de Naples
wristwatch in 18-carat white gold
paved with 341 yellow diamonds
totalling approx. 10.87cts, 8 baguette-cut
diamonds, approx 2.22 cts and 1,395
diamonds weighing approx. 33.83 cts.
Self-winding movement. Balance spring
in silicon. Dial in silvered gold and
white natural mother-of-pearl.
Sapphire caseback. A choice of
versions is available on request.
Dimensions : 33 x 24.95 mm.
Chamfering on a lathe. This finish is performed by hand on a lathe equipped with various
grinding wheels, and requires considerable dexterity: since a substantial amount of matter
is removed, any mistakes would be hard to correct. The ultimate stage of this finish consists
of polishing the chamfered part with a rubber block that gives the chamfer its full radiance.
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An uncompromising look.
The Type XX and Type XXI Breguet chronographs.
Designed in the 1950s for the French naval air arm, the Type XX returns to the Breguet collection in a civilian version fitted with
a self-winding movement. Its chronograph, however, retains the flyback function needed for flying search patterns. Its uncompromising
looks and strong construction have made the Type XX popular among those seeking an original and technical sports watch. Breguet
makes Type XX watches in two versions : the Aéronavale and the Transatlantique, with date indication. Its Type XXI design features
a flyback minute totaliser at centre and a 24-hour time display.
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3800ST/92/9W6 3800ST/92/SW9
Type XX Aéronavale flyback Type XX Aéronavale flyback
chronograph in steel. Self- chronograph in steel. Self-
winding movement, subdial winding movement, subdial
for the seconds. 30-minute and for the seconds. 30-minute and
12-hour totalisers. Graduated 12-hour totalisers. Graduated turning
turning bezel. Luminous hands bezel. Luminous hands and
and numerals. Screw-locked crown. numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ). Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Diameter : 39 mm. Diameter : 39 mm.
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3820ST/H2/9W6
Type XX Transatlantique
flyback chronograph in steel.
Self-winding movement with date
and subdial for the seconds.
30-minute and 12-hour
totalisers. Graduated turning
bezel. Luminous hands and
numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Diameter : 39 mm.
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3820ST/H2/SW9
Type XX Transatlantique
flyback chronograph in steel.
Self-winding movement with date
and subdial for the seconds.
30-minute and 12-hour
totalisers. Graduated turning
bezel. Luminous hands and
numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Diameter : 39 mm.
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3810ST/92/9ZU
Type XXI flyback chronograph
in steel with elapsed-minute
register on a centre hand.
Self-winding movement with date
and subdial for the seconds.
Day/night indicator and 12-hour
totaliser. Graduated turning
bezel. Luminous hands and
numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Diameter : 42 mm.
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3810ST/92/SZ9 3810BR/92/9ZU
Type XXI flyback chronograph Type XXI flyback chronograph
in steel with elapsed minute in 18-carat rose gold with elapsed
register on a centre hand. minute register on a centre hand.
Self-winding movement with date Self-winding movement with date
and subdial for the seconds. and subdial for the seconds.
Day/night indicator and 12-hour Day/night indicator and 12-hour
totaliser. Graduated turning totaliser. Graduated turning
bezel. Luminous hands and bezel. Luminous hands and
numerals. Screw-locked crown. numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ). Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Diameter : 42 mm. Diameter : 42 mm.
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3810TI/H2/TZ9
Type XXI flyback chronograph in
titanium with elapsed minute register
on a centre hand. Self-winding
movement with date and subdial
for the seconds. Day/night indicator
and 12-hour totaliser. Graduated
turning bezel. Luminous hands and
hour-markers. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Diameter : 42 mm.
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3810TI/H2/3ZU
Type XXI flyback chronograph in
titanium with elapsed minute register
on a centre hand. Self-winding
movement with date and subdial
for the seconds. Day/night indicator
and 12-hour totaliser. Graduated
turning bezel. Luminous hands and
hour-markers. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Diameter : 42 mm.
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3880ST/H2/3XV
Type XXII flyback chronograph in steel
with seconds hands on a 30-second
basis at the centre. Half-minute
totaliser at the centre. High-frequency
escapement in silicon (10Hz ). Breguet
balance wheel with timing screws.
Balance spring, lever and escape wheel in
silicon. Self-winding movement with date
and small seconds on a 30-second basis.
24-hour indicator and second time-
zone indicator. Two-way rotating and
graduated bezel. Luminous hands
and numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Partial sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 44mm.
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3880ST/H2/SX0
Type XXII flyback chronograph in steel
with seconds hands on a 30-second
basis at the centre. Half-minute
totaliser at the centre. High-frequency
escapement in silicon (10Hz ). Breguet
balance wheel with timing screws.
Balance spring, lever and escape wheel in
silicon. Self-winding movement with date
and small seconds on a 30-second basis.
24-hour indicator and second time-
zone indicator. Two-way rotating and
graduated bezel. Luminous hands
and numerals. Screw-locked crown.
Water-resistant to 10 bar ( 100 m ).
Partial sapphire caseback.
Diameter : 44 mm.
250 // A D I C T I O N A R Y O F P A S S I O N
Glossary.
• Breguet spring. The spiral hairspring on which the balance swings on itself. As it expands and contracts, its coils tend to cluster alternately
at either of its extremities. This constant shift in its centre of gravity negatively affects the rate of the balance. In 1795, A.-L. Breguet solved the
problem by upraising the spring’s last coil and reducing its curvature. Called the “Breguet overcoil”, it forced the spring to develop concentrically,
reducing the wear on the balance pivot, thus improving the movement’s precision. Breguet springs are still widely used in the finest wristwatches.
Breguet further contributed to balance spring performance with a temperature-compensating device featuring a bimetallic blade.
• Calibre. Since the early 18th century, the calibre of a movement has denoted the position and size of its different components, notably the
wheel train and the barrel. Today, the term is used more generally to refer to the shape of the movement, its origins or its maker.
• Chronograph. A watch that both measures and displays elapsed times and shows conventional time. The chronograph mechanism, driven
by the movement of the watch, controls a centre seconds hand that can be started and stopped to time an event. A subsidiary dial records the
elapsed minutes. Two pushpieces in the caseband serve to operate and return the chronograph to zero.
• Chronometer. A precision watch with a movement that has been rated by an observatory or official testing laboratory. The standard procedure
involves measuring the performance of the movement at different temperatures and in different positions for 15 consecutive days. Movements that
meet the standard are issued a chronometer certificate. In Switzerland, these are issued by the COSC, the official chronometer-testing organisation.
• Escapement. The device at the heart of virtually all time-keeping mechanisms. It provides the impulses to maintain the oscillations of the
balance wheel or pendulum, which in turn governs the rate at which the escapement lets the wheels and the hands of the watch revolve. The
main escapement used by A.- L. Breguet were, in turn . 1. the lever escapement, still universally used. The lever divides into two pallets
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which lock and unlock the escape-wheel teeth. The action is governed by the balance engaging the other end of the lever. The escape teeth
sliding on the inclined pallets lift the lever to impulse the balance. 2. the ruby cylinder, which Breguet perfected. The teeth of the escape wheel
engage the inside and outside of a vertical hollow cylinder swinging on the balance-staff. The impulse is given by the inclined teeth of the escape
wheel on the lip of the ruby cylinder. A.- L. Breguet experimented with various escapements, developing his own designs – a natural-lift, oil-free
escapement in 1789, and a constant-force escapement in 1795.
• Flyback ( retour en vol ). A chronograph which restarts the instant it is brought back to zero. It is particularly useful for pilots. Actioning
the lower pushpiece only, they can time each successive leg of a search pattern, for example. Without this feature, they would have to use
two pushpieces to stop, return to zero and restart the chronograph while starting a new leg.
• Fusee-chain transmission. The fusee-chain transmission system improves rate regularity by guaranteeing constant torque to the move-
ment whatever the degree of wind of its mainspring ( a mechanical watch mainspring’s torque generally varies in step with its degree of wind ).
The cone-shaped fusee contains differential gears that transmit continuous force to the movement. When its mainsprings are fully wound
( i.e. with the chain wound all the way to the top of the fusee ) and traction strength is high, the chain linking the barrel to the fusee coils
itself around the narrowest part of the fusee. On the contrary, when the mainsprings are partially slack and their torque is weaker, the chain
will coil around the broadest part of the fusee.
• Grand strike. Strikes hours and quarter-hours automatically ; on request, can also be made to repeat hours, quarter hours and minutes
by actioning a slide-bolt.
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• Minute repeater. A watch that strikes the hours, quarters and minutes on gongs. The repeater is activated by a slide in the caseband.
• Pare-chute ( shock absorber ). The old term for a device to prevent the delicate pivots of the balance wheel snapping under shock.
A.-L. Breguet’s solution was to hold the pivot point in a concave cap-jewel held on a blade spring. A violent blow caused the pivot point
to slide in the hollow of the jewel, displacing it on its spring. The reduced shock could then be taken on the thicker shoulder of the balance staff. Also
known as a sprung-balance suspension, A.-L. Breguet’s invention is the ancestor of modern shock proofing for watches, such as the Incabloc system.
• Pendule sympathique (clock and watch combination ). Conceived by A.- L. Breguet in 1795 and unveiled at France’s National Exhibition
of 1798, it consists of a pocket watch that sets and adjusts itself by a clock. The watch fits in a cradle on the clock. At 12 o’clock, the clock
releases a mechanism inside the watch which sets the watch to the same time. The watch determines the amount of error and adjusts its rate
faster or slower accordingly. A.-L. Breguet went on to develop even more ingenious versions that set and wound the watch hourly or daily. In the
latest development, dating from 1991, the clock sets and winds a wristwatch.
• Perpetual calendar. Showing the date, the day and the month, a watch or clock calendar is described as perpetual when it can automatically
adjust for short and long months as well as for leap years.
• Perpétuelle ( self-winding ) watches. The name given by A.- L. Breguet to watches that are automatically wound in the pocket while
the wearer is walking or riding. A sprung weight on a pivoting arm jumps up and down to wind the mainspring. The modern self-winding
wristwatch has a spinning weight.
• Power-reserve ( up-down ) indicator. An indication of the state of wind of the mainspring. A hand on the dial points to the number of hours
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the movement will go before it runs down. A.- L. Breguet fitted his first perpétuelle self-winding watches from 1780 with this device, showing a
maximum of 60 hours’ power reserve on a sector on the dial. The power-reserve indicator is still used in certain types of watches.
• Repeating gong. For chiming watches, A.- L. Breguet replaced the bulky bells with resonant steel bars curved around the movement.
His development of the gong, dating from 1783, revolutionised the design of repeating watches, allowing them to be made much thinner.
• Split-seconds chronograph. A chronograph with two centre seconds hands. The extra hand runs concurrently with the main chronograph
hand but can be stopped independently then made to catch up with the running chronograph. The split-seconds mechanism thus records the
successive times of events that start together. The modern chronograph has its origins in the “observatory chronometer with twin seconds”
devised by A.- L. Breguet in 1820. It could record intermediary times or the duration of two concurrent events.
• Strike governor. A device ensuring a regular tempo for chiming watches.
• Tachometric scale. Dial divisions enabling speeds to be read in kilometres per hour or in another unit.
• Tact watch. An invention of A.-L. Breguet enabling the time to be felt on a watch. A hand on the back or front of the case can be moved until
it blocks. Its position – and thus the time – can be felt against hour-markers studding the case.
• Tourbillon. A.-L. Breguet was granted a patent for his best known invention on June 26, 1801 ( 7 Messidor, Year 9 of the French Republican
calendar ). The tourbillon compensates for differences in rate caused by a watch adopting different positions. The principle is to mount the
balance and escapement in a rotating carriage. They revolve about their common axis, going through all positions to average out the errors.
Tourbillon carriages or platforms usually rotate once a minute, but four-minute or six-minute tourbillons are also found.
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Reference index
1801BB/12/2W6 p.138 3880ST/H2/SX0 p.267 5447BR/1E/9V6 p.155
1801BR/12/2W6 p.138 5140BA/12/9W6 p.80 5480BB/12/996 p.195
1808BR/92/9W6 DD00 p.139 5140BA/29/9W6 p.80 5497BR/12/9V6 p.198
1907BA/12 p.159 5140BB/12/9W6 p.81 5707BA/12/9V6 p.96
3137BA/11/986 p.91 5157BB/11/9V6 p.71 5707BB/12/9V6 p.97
3355PT/00/986 p.125 5177BB/29/9V6 p.78 5717BR/AS/9ZU p.114
3357BR/12/986 p.124 5177BR/12/9V6 p.77 5717PT/EU/9ZU p.113
3358BB/2Y/986 DD0D p.126 5178BR/29/9V6 D000 p.79 5717PT/US/9ZU p.114
3358BB/52/986 DD00 p.127 5207BA/12/9V6 p.83 5719PT/AS/9ZV DD0D p.117
3477BR/1E/986 p.147 5207BB/12/9V6 p.82 5817BA/12/9V8 p.165
3657BA/12/9V6 p.137 5207BB/12/BV0 p.83 5817BR/Z2/5V8 p.166
3660BB/12/984 p.201 5238BB/10/9V6 DD00 p.108 5817ST/12/5V8 p.164
3661BR/12/984 DD00 p.200 5247BR/12/9V6 p.105 5817ST/92/5V8 p.163
3755PR/1E/9V6 p.136 5247BR/29/9V6 p.107 5827BB/12/5ZU p.168
3757BA/1E/9V6 p.137 5317BR/12/9V6 p.121 5827BB/12/BM0 p.169
3800ST/92/9W6 p.255 5327BA/1E/9V6 p.111 5827BR/Z2/5ZU p.167
3800ST/92/SW9 p.255 5335BR/42/9W6 p.135 5829BB/8D/9ZU DD0D p.183
3810BR/92/9ZU p.259 5347BR/11/9ZU p.144 5829BR/8R/9ZU DD0D p.182
3810ST/92/9ZU p.258 5347PT/11/9ZU p.141 5837BR/92/5ZU p.177
3810ST/92/SZ9 p.259 5349PT/11/9ZU DD0D p.145 5837PT/U2/5ZU p.180
3810TI/H2/3ZU p.261 5357BA/1B/9V6 p.131 5839BB/6D/9ZU DD0D p.181
3810TI/H2/TZ9 p.260 5357PT/12/9V6 p.130 5847BB/12/5ZV p.174
3820ST/H2/9W6 p.256 5359BB/6B/9V6 DD0D p.132 5847BB/92/BZ0 p.172
3820ST/H2/SW9 p.257 5400BB/12/9V6 p.197 5847BR/32/5ZV p.172
3880ST/H2/3XV p.265 5447BB/1E/9V6 p.154 5847BR/Z2/5ZV p.173
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