Breguet Classique Complications - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

A real treasure that's being forgotten. Working in a suit every day, I absolutely needed a dress watch, slim enough to fit under a shirt. Discreet yet eye-catching even for the most discerning watch connoisseurs. I had several brands and models in mind for this purchase, but I must admit, Breguet wasn't one of the brands that initially came to mind. What a shock it was when I came across this model. It perfectly met all my criteria. Extra slim, elegant, with a moon phase display that added a little more poetry to the look, but above all, it conveyed the tradition and history of the legendary brand that is Breguet. I could go on and on about the brand's history: their case, their numerous handmade guilloché patterns, their blued hands with hollow tips, and a small sapphire crystal on the crown, but please, look at this movement! What a daily pleasure, and for many years now, to be able to admire this engraved gold movement. What a job! This small, off-axis oscillating weight bearing the famous "B" for Breguet. Unfortunately, nothing like the work done on the movements of current models. How sad to see the decline of this prestigious and historic watch brand. Whether in terms of visibility, prestige, quality, or especially communication, this has been the case for many years now. Seriously, to think that Breguet didn't even present a watch worthy of its prestige for their 250th anniversary at Watches & Wonders saddens me. Even more so when you consider that it was Arnold & Son who felt compelled to release a Breguet homage watch since Breguet hadn't planned anything... I'll cheer myself up by thinking that this adds a little more rarity to this magnificent piece I'm presenting to you today. As you can see, this watch gives me a lot of emotions, even over the years, whether it be joy or sadness. Isn't that the definition of love?