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Breguet Appreciation Megathread
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I fell in love with the white gold Breguet Classique 
I don't really care for the branded watch, just want the looks. Should I go with the branded replica or is there a well made sterile replica or homage available?
I am new to this field and although I researched for quite a bit I can't seem to find anything. Any help would be very much appreciated.
I don't really care for the branded watch, just want the looks. Should I go with the branded replica or is there a well made sterile replica or homage available?
I am new to this field and although I researched for quite a bit I can't seem to find anything. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Also the stainless steel back is kind of annoying, although practical (I presume that's where the gold would wear off first). Now I want more!
Just thinking about this further and wonder how hard it would be to remove the back and have it QUALITY gold plated. I know people here in Oz who would be more than capable so I imagine you'd be able to find a comparable plater near you - they'd need to sight the watch of course, because there's "gold and gold" - of course, being on the back you could get away with it being a shade off.
Anyway, as the back appears to be screwed on I just thought it might be worth considering.
I fell in love with the white gold Breguet Classique
I don't really care for the branded watch, just want the looks. Should I go with the branded replica or is there a well made sterile replica or homage available?
I am new to this field and although I researched for quite a bit I can't seem to find anything. Any help would be very much appreciated.
I really doubt there is a sterile version of these watches anywhere, certainly not anything i've seen.
krispee
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just thought i`d post a pic of my new Breguet Orbital....
and a link to a vid of it working......
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr11gOCJUoU&feature=g-upl"]BreguetOrbital Faster - YouTube[/ame]
i`m honestly not bothered about wearing watches that i would never be able to afford, to be honest no-one in my circle of friends or family would actually know what a Breguet was anyway.......
Kris
and a link to a vid of it working......
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr11gOCJUoU&feature=g-upl"]BreguetOrbital Faster - YouTube[/ame]
i`m honestly not bothered about wearing watches that i would never be able to afford, to be honest no-one in my circle of friends or family would actually know what a Breguet was anyway.......
Kris
krispee
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i thought i`d post this link to a Breguet watch i found some time ago on PT, they may not even be able to get it now, but it is an interesting looking watch, beautiful skeletonisation, the graver work alone is worth a look, front and back....
http://puretime.co/product/classique-skeleton-tourbillon-rose-gold/
don`t know if there are any comparisons to a genuine variety out there or if this is just a complete fantasy...
Kris
http://puretime.co/product/classique-skeleton-tourbillon-rose-gold/
don`t know if there are any comparisons to a genuine variety out there or if this is just a complete fantasy...
Kris
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Krispee,
What a beautiful watch. I especially like the Guilloche.
I have a question if I may? Does the minute hand always follow the rotating dial? If so, why isn't it more over to the less busy portion of the dial? Not a criticism just a question.
I've long had the desire to have a Breguet Regulatuer Tourbillion but am concerned with the reliability. Yes I know it not genuine, but I would like it to work as long as possible. Is there even possible servicing? Was that a concern for you when you bought yours?
I also agree with you, no one in my circle would know what a Breguet is either and wouldn't be able to recognize it. I am lucky enough to have some genuine watches but can't afford (or even justify if I could) a tourbillion so a replica would be fine with me.
I was in a Breguet store in November and just loved it. So many all around on display.
What a beautiful watch. I especially like the Guilloche.
I have a question if I may? Does the minute hand always follow the rotating dial? If so, why isn't it more over to the less busy portion of the dial? Not a criticism just a question.
I've long had the desire to have a Breguet Regulatuer Tourbillion but am concerned with the reliability. Yes I know it not genuine, but I would like it to work as long as possible. Is there even possible servicing? Was that a concern for you when you bought yours?
I also agree with you, no one in my circle would know what a Breguet is either and wouldn't be able to recognize it. I am lucky enough to have some genuine watches but can't afford (or even justify if I could) a tourbillion so a replica would be fine with me.
I was in a Breguet store in November and just loved it. So many all around on display.
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Hi Nis3rSr
thanks for looking at the watch. the dial rotates once per hour, rotating with the hour hand, but the hands aren`t linked to the dial when they are being moved or adjusted so the position in relation to the hands can often be in a completely different place.
something to note. this watch has been back to China to be repaired because the winding stem sheared off. it has to be said winding this watch is a bit different than other watches mainly because it is a bit stiffer, and also because it takes a long while to wind it fully. it seems to last a long time before being rewound. my theory is that to push the dial around as well as the hands they have made the spring a bit stiffer, hence the stiffness of the winding.
just a theory but it is a bit different than all my other watches in this regard.
an interesting watch to own and wear. i now have a genuine ostrich strap on it from Jacobs Straps and it looks lovely.
Kris
thanks for looking at the watch. the dial rotates once per hour, rotating with the hour hand, but the hands aren`t linked to the dial when they are being moved or adjusted so the position in relation to the hands can often be in a completely different place.
something to note. this watch has been back to China to be repaired because the winding stem sheared off. it has to be said winding this watch is a bit different than other watches mainly because it is a bit stiffer, and also because it takes a long while to wind it fully. it seems to last a long time before being rewound. my theory is that to push the dial around as well as the hands they have made the spring a bit stiffer, hence the stiffness of the winding.
just a theory but it is a bit different than all my other watches in this regard.
an interesting watch to own and wear. i now have a genuine ostrich strap on it from Jacobs Straps and it looks lovely.
Kris
So wait... is this rep'd? If so, why haven't I heard of it?
just thought i`d post a pic of my new Breguet Orbital....
and a link to a vid of it working......
BreguetOrbital Faster - YouTube
i`m honestly not bothered about wearing watches that i would never be able to afford, to be honest no-one in my circle of friends or family would actually know what a Breguet was anyway.......
Kris
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no worries, grilling is ok, only way to know is to ask......
i got this from Josh, not sure if he is a rec seller here. i asked him about the problem and he told me to send it back which i did. have to say that it took an age to get it back, months must have been, but i do appreciate it is a long way to send an item that has to be repaired so i waited patiently and was eventually rewarded with my repaired Oribital. everything is fine now, the winding stem works as well if not better than it was before. i`m careful not to be too brutal when i`m winding, take it slow and wind properly and don`t overwind, that`s an ever present problem with this watch.
it didn`t cost me a thing, not a dime. i assume it was because he wanted continued custom from me and a good report from me to everyone else, always a good advert if you repair watches at no cost, just the postage.
so very happy with the repair and now i`m more careful. it`s an unusual watch and worth looking after.
Kris
just thought i`d post a pic of my new Breguet Orbital....
and a link to a vid of it working......
BreguetOrbital Faster - YouTube
i`m honestly not bothered about wearing watches that i would never be able to afford, to be honest no-one in my circle of friends or family would actually know what a Breguet was anyway.......
Kris
OMG I WANT THIS REP! :wub:
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Congrats, which one did you go for?
And btw, thank you for your very informative thread.
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