Breguet had a stellar year in 2019 as they offered a host of new watches, some of which delivered sportiness, and others that brought a sense of refined classicism. While Abraham-Louis Breguet, the Neuchâtel-born founder of the maison, might have been more comfortable with some of the more traditional pieces in the collection, here are three standout watches that he would have been happy to bear his name. BREGUET MARINE 5517 The Breguet 5517 Marine in titanium has the presence of a watch much larger than its relatively reserved 40mm. It benefits greatly from this reduced size, which allows its masculine form and high level of craftsmanship to do the talking when other watches try to take your eyes over with brute force. The gunmetal tone of the titanium in comparison to steel works brilliantly with the brown dial, which is the perfect base for the central pattern, recalling the waves of the sea. Ref No: 5517TI/G2/TZ0. Case size: 40mm. Case material: Titanium. Movement: 777A. Price: AUD $26,800 BREGUET CLASSIQUE 5177 BLUE ENAMEL At first glance, the Breguet Classique 5177 Blue Enamel’s subtle details remain hidden. But this changes in a heartbeat, as you take it in with a longer…
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