Building on the momentum of its opening salvo for the manufacture’s 250th Anniversary celebrations, Breguet revisits the foundational architecture of the Classique Souscription with an uncompromising expression in 950 platinum. Where the initial commemorative edition opted for the warmth of proprietary Breguet gold, this latest reference leans into a cooler, restrained nobility that heightens Abraham-Louis Breguet’s minimalist single-hand philosophy. The pristine dial remains anchored in traditional artisanal mastery, featuring an immaculate white “grand feu” enamel surface that provides depth and longevity. Contrasting sharply against this vitreous expanse, the iconic Arabic numerals, delicate minute track, and discreet Breguet signature are rendered in vivid blue “petit feu” enamel, lending an air of sharp contemporary tension to an otherwise classical canvas.
Beneath the understated platinum exterior beats the identical, historically resonant hand-wound caliber, preserved in its architectural purity to honor the spirit of the original subscription pocket watches of the late 18th century. Rather than echoing the cold brilliance of the platinum housing, the movement creates a deliberate and striking juxtaposition with plates and bridges crafted in gilded brass matched to the exact hue of Breguet gold. Treated with a uniform, finely shot-blasted finish, the mechanics evoke the frosted, utilitarian elegance of antique horology while maintaining the exacting chronometric standards of modern haute horlogerie. It is a nuanced balance of visual restraint and horological reverence, delivering a quiet yet powerful tribute to a quarter-millennium of uninterrupted watchmaking legacy.
General Overview
Movement: VS00
Winding: Manual winding
Case Diameter: 40 mm
Shape: Round
Case Material: 18K Breguet gold
Number of Components: 144
Movement
Movement Calibre: VS00
Winding: Manual winding
Power Reserve: 96 hours
Frequency: 3 Hz
Balance Wheel: Breguet
Balance Spring: Breguet Nivachron™
Thickness: 6 mm
Width: 35.2 mm
Number of Components: 144
Case
Diameter: 40 mm
Thickness: 10.8 mm
Width of Lugs (Between Horns): 21 mm
Shape: Round
Material: 18K Breguet gold
Crown: Non-screwed crown
Caseback: Sapphire case back
Water Resistance: 3 BAR
Dial & Hands
Dial Coating: “Grand Feu” enamel
Dial Finish: Polished
Hand Type: Breguet hollow apple
Hand Material: Steel
Strap & Clasp
Bracelet Material: Alligator
Type of Buckle: Ardillon
Material of Buckle: 18K Breguet gold
Arts & Crafts Highlighted
Bevelling (Anglage)
Grand Feu Enamelling
Hand Engraving
Guilloché
