Introducing Breguet celebrates the Year of the Dragon in its own way

In this emblematic year of the Dragon, Breguet unveils a new version of its Classique model featuring two Tourbillons, through which a hand-engraved gold dragon can be seen twirling. Between its talons, it clutches a mother-of-pearl. Legend has it that it possesses the sacred essence that gives dragons their power. The second creation, limited to 8 pieces, features a crimson red “grand feu” enamel dial topped by a dragon, which is also hand-engraved in gold. The fantasy creature with its majestic posture keeps a constantly watchful eye on its pearl.

Classique Double Tourbillon Dragon Special Edition

The timepiece boasts a 950 platinum case with a sapphire crystal caseback, exuding both opulence and transparency. a fluted case band. With dimensions of 46 mm in diameter and a thickness of 16.8 mm.

This version in which a dragon twirls between the two tourbillons. The entirely hand-engraved gold dragon secured to the two barrel bridges is depicted clutching a pearl made of mother-of-pearl in its talons. The Dial features Roman numerals and minutes track on the sapphire hour-circle which was first laser-engraved and then coated with black varnish. The flange is engraved with 12 Roman numeral hour-markers, which are then filled with black varnish and represent the shadow of the numerals on the chapter ring. Moreover, Breguet offers each client a one-of-a-kind timepiece, as the dragon's shape and colour can be personalized as desired. 

This timepiece features a hand-wound mechanism, showcasing a double rotating tourbillon for precision timekeeping. The intricate craftsmanship extends to a hand-engraved gold dragon and a meticulously hand-guilloché plate, The gold bridge below the mainplate features an anthracite galvanic treatment and guilloché-work with a Clous de Paris hobnail motif. adding an artistic touch to the watch's aesthetics. The back of the movement is adorned with an engraved allegorical motif, further enhancing its visual appeal. This Caliber 588N1 operates at a frequency of 2.5 Hz and boasts a substantial 60-hour power reserve, combining technical excellence with artistic mastery.

It comes with a black alligator leather strap with triple blade folding clasp, but the strap and the hands can also be chosen from a range of Breguet designs. The price of this special edition is upon request.

Technical specifications: Breguet Classique Double Tourbillon Dragon 5345PT Special Edition

1. Reference:   5345PT/1S/9XU 05
2. Case: 950 platinum case, sapphire crystal caseback, fluted caseband
3. Diameter: 46 mm
4. Thickness: 16.8 mm
5. Dial: open work, hand-engraved gold applique dragon, sapphire hour-circle, Roman numerals, double tourbillon, black Breguet's open-tipped hands
6. Movement: In-house 588N1 caliber, hand wound,  Oscillating weights handguilloché with a circular barleycorn motif, hand-guilloché plate, flat balance-spring in silicon  components 738, Jewels 81
7. Power reserve: 60 hours
8. Frequency:   18,000 vph 
9. Functions: hours, minutes
10. Bracelet / Strap: black alligator leather strap with triple blade folding clasp
11. Availability: Special edition/ upon request
12. Price: Upon request

Classique Dragon 7145BR

The watch boasts an elegant 18K rose gold case with a crystal sapphire on the top, marrying luxurious aesthetics with transparency. Its refined dimensions of 40 mm in diameter and a slim thickness of 6.9 mm exemplify a perfect balance between sophistication and understated elegance. making it a harmonious blend of style and technical finesse.

The crimson red dial featuring different shades between the chapter ring and the center is produced using a Grand Feu enameling. This age-old skill requires great virtuosity to master the vast palette of colors and create subtle and elegant nuances. To obtain this texture, the artisan applies a mixture of silica and oxides to the watch face. The dial is then fired several times in a very high-temperature kiln, where the enamel ignites and melts in contact with the heat. This is a very delicate operation, during which the dial could break at any time. The dragon standing on the dial is an entirely hand-engraved rose gold applique. The fantasy creature with its majestic posture keeps a constantly watchful eye on its pearl, made of natural white mother-of-pearl. The Roman numerals, minute track and clouds are in a golden powder-pink hue. The chapter ring is punctuated by 12 discreet round gold hour-markers, the time indicated by Breguet's signature open-tipped hands.

Calibre 502.3 beats inside a 40 mm-diameter rose gold case which is one of Breguet’s thinnest at just 2.40 mm thick. The 162 components of this self-winding movement endow the timepiece with a 45- hour power reserve. It is equipped with a balance-spring and pallet-lever in silicon. The latter material has many properties: in addition to being resistant to corrosion and wear, it is insensitive to the influence of magnetic fields and enhances the precision of the timepiece. The gold oscillating weight is handguilloché with a circular barleycorn motif decoration. 

The watch features a chestnut brown alligator leather strap with a black inter-scale area and is limited to only 8 pieces. The price is available upon request.

Technical specifications: Breguet Classique Dragon 7145BR

1. Reference:  7145BR/25/9WU 05
2. Case: 18K rose gold case, crystal sapphire, fluted caseband 
3. Diameter: 40 mm
4. Thickness: 6.9 mm
5. Water resistance: 30 m
6. Dial: red Grand Feu Enamel, hand-engraved gold applique dragon, Roman numerals, Breguet's open-tipped hands
7. Movement: In-house 502.3 caliber, Automatic, Oscillating weights hand guilloché with a circular barleycorn motif, flat balance-spring in silicon  components 162, Jewels 35
8. Power reserve: 45 hours
9. Frequency:   21,600 vph 
10. Functions: hours, minutes
11. Bracelet / Strap: brown alligator leather strap
12. Availability: Limited edition to 8 pieces
13. Price: Upon request

For more information, please visit Breguet official website.