Breguet Heritage 5410 Rose Gold
Discussion
Ikemi said:
Justayellowbadge said:
Erm, Harry, they are one of the finest watchmakers in the world.
Yeah ... Just one of the longest surviving brands, who invented the self-winding mechanism, chronograph, equation of time complication, perpetual calendar complication, tourbillon, and the first ever wristwatch. Plus some 'firsts' with regards to internal components.
ZesPak said:
Harry Flashman said:
From online research I had Breguet as being a sort of step below Breitling in watch snobbery pecking order, in Omega territory.
Ignoring all the rest, when did this happen? 
You’ve seen the new Marine, haven’t you?
PJ S said:
Ikemi said:
Justayellowbadge said:
Erm, Harry, they are one of the finest watchmakers in the world.
Yeah ... Just one of the longest surviving brands, who invented the self-winding mechanism, chronograph, equation of time complication, perpetual calendar complication, tourbillon, and the first ever wristwatch. Plus some 'firsts' with regards to internal components.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethdoerr/2013/0...
... and Breguet still need to update their website:
https://www.breguet.com/en/history/inventions
Thanks chaps - really helpful.
Frankly, as I bought it blind (i know the provenance and condition, but not whether it actually looks acceptable on my wrist!), I'll have to see if it actually suits me! I have a pretty small wrist (as did my old man), so my watches are on the small side. This thing is 42mm x 35,, x 12.9mm, so simply may not suit. Years ago I bought a TAG Monaco LS, and sold it in short order as it looked big and very obvious on me. Just looked it up and it was 40mm x 40mm, but very thick at 16mm.
NDA - has your watch been reliable, and how good are the UK agents? Nice looking thing, by the way.
I have to say, this thread has been really helpful, but has wrecked my plan to turn a quick profit. It sounds as if (assuming this watch looks good on me), this may be a keeper.
Frankly, as I bought it blind (i know the provenance and condition, but not whether it actually looks acceptable on my wrist!), I'll have to see if it actually suits me! I have a pretty small wrist (as did my old man), so my watches are on the small side. This thing is 42mm x 35,, x 12.9mm, so simply may not suit. Years ago I bought a TAG Monaco LS, and sold it in short order as it looked big and very obvious on me. Just looked it up and it was 40mm x 40mm, but very thick at 16mm.
NDA - has your watch been reliable, and how good are the UK agents? Nice looking thing, by the way.
I have to say, this thread has been really helpful, but has wrecked my plan to turn a quick profit. It sounds as if (assuming this watch looks good on me), this may be a keeper.
Edited by Harry Flashman on Friday 13th April 11:50
Hoofy said:
Justayellowbadge said:
Profit is nice, but I have regretted a couple I sold very well purely because I realised I was never going to be able to buy them that cheaply again.
I don't follow the logic on that one unless you didn't really want them in the first place.Harry Flashman said:
Frankly, as I bought it blind (i know the provenance and condition, but not whether it actually looks acceptable on my wrist!), I'll have to see if it actually suits me! I have a pretty small wrist (as did my old man), so my watches are on the small side. This thing is 42mm x 35,, x 12.9mm, so simply may not suit. Years ago I bought a TAG Monaco LS, and sold it in short order as it looked big and very obvious on me. Just looked it up and it was 40mm x 40mm, but very thick at 16mm.
You’ll be fine. The width is only 35mm, and the 42mm refers to the lug-lug length. 13mm is fairly standard thickness, so should slip under all but the most tailored of shirt cuffs.Harry Flashman said:
NDA - has your watch been reliable, and how good are the UK agents? Nice looking thing, by the way.
I have to say, this thread has been really helpful, but has wrecked my plan to turn a quick profit. It sounds as if (assuming this watch looks good on me), this may be a keeper.
Mine is incredibly accurate - and I'd say it needs servicing every 5 years or so. I have to say, this thread has been really helpful, but has wrecked my plan to turn a quick profit. It sounds as if (assuming this watch looks good on me), this may be a keeper.
Servicing is buttock-clenchingly expensive, in fact everything to do with a Breguet is in the 'HOW MUCH??!' bracket.... mildly reassuring I suppose. Breguet on Bond Street is where to go, they are, as you might expect, perfectionists.
I hope it suits your girly wrists. You should definitely keep it.
NDA said:
PJ S said:
Just the other week, after Baselworld… allegedly!
You’ve seen the new Marine, haven’t you?
OMG.You’ve seen the new Marine, haven’t you?
I have just Googled the new Marine following your post. What, in the name of all things holy, are Breguet thinking?
I now have the watch, and it is a thing of beauty. This is one to keep - I shall not be selling it! I love wearing it - the below radar brand really appeals. It makes my Breitling and Omegas feel a little bit flimsy...
Also, thanks to a (far too generous) fellow PHer, I now have a Breguet box to keep it in. The box is frankly lovely too...
Untitled by baconrashers, on Flickr
Also, thanks to a (far too generous) fellow PHer, I now have a Breguet box to keep it in. The box is frankly lovely too...
Untitled by baconrashers, on FlickrEdited by Harry Flashman on Tuesday 22 May 09:33
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