The "Classic Tourbillon Extra-Plat Anniversary 5365" was announced at the venue.
On June 26th, 1801, Abraham-Louis Breguet patented the tourbillon. 2021 marks the 220th anniversary of the birth of the complex mechanism invented by the brand's founder. To commemorate this, an event was held in Japan on October 28th at Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, with members of the press invited. At the event, the new 2021 tourbillon piece, the "Classic Tourbillon Extra-Plat Anniversary 5365", was announced. The new tourbillon combines Breguet's authentic design with understated elegance, making it a fitting watch for the 220th anniversary. It is truly a masterpiece that embodies the fundamental style established by founder Abraham-Louis Breguet.

The unveiling of such an authentic anniversary model at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, with its history spanning more than 1,200 years, was an irreplaceable moment for Breguet, a company that values both tradition and innovation.
The venue was the World Heritage Site, Kiyomizu-dera Temple on Mount Otowa in Kyoto.
A variety of tourbillons were exhibited at Kyodo Hall.
Heidi Xu, President and CEO of Swatch Group Japan, and Edmond Bussmard, Brand Director of Breguet, proposing a toast.
Also unveiled at the venue was a tourbillon-themed piece by fan artist Sylvain Le Guen, who was selected as a Maître d'Art, a Living National Treasure of France, at a young age. This was an artistic collaboration that is typical of Breguet's pursuit of beauty. The piece will be exhibited in four Breguet boutiques from November onwards.

Sylvain Le Guen
A tourbillon-themed piece created by Mr. Le Guen for this event


Classic Tourbillon Extra-Plat Anniversary 5365

On June 26, 1801, the 7th day of Messidor, Year 9 of the French Republican calendar, Abraham-Louis Breguet received a patent in Paris for his "clock that corrects any imbalance that may be found in the balance and hairspring." Breguet named his invention "tourbillon," a term commonly used at the time in connection with astronomy.

Classique Tourbillon Extra-Thin Anniversary 5365
Exactly 220 years later, the Maison Breguet pays tribute to the inventions of its founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet, who pioneered new realms of precision, stability, and elegance in Fine Watchmaking, with the Classique Tourbillon Extra-Thin Anniversary 5365. Limited to just 35 pieces, matching the number of tourbillons created by Abraham-Louis Breguet during his lifetime, this watch is a heartfelt tribute to the timeless design, vision, and genius of Breguet. In keeping with Breguet's authentic style, this watch's elegant and understated design reaffirms the brand's founding principles.

The caseback features an inscription on the barrel reading "Anniversaire 1801-2021" and on the lower tourbillon bridge reading "Brevet No 157 Du 7 Messidor An IX," along with each watch's individual number. Additionally, the right side of the movement features an engraved reproduction of the original watercolor diagram used by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801 to patent his tourbillon regulator.


Ref. 5365BR/15/9WU
18K rose gold case, automatic movement, 41mm case diameter, water resistance to 3 ATM
Price (tax included): ¥19,272,000
Limited to 35 pieces worldwide



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