Breguet presents the Marine collection, featuring the tourbillon, the most iconic invention of its founder.
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The tourbillon was invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet, a watchmaker eminent in science and horology, and patented on June 26, 1801. His starting point was the observation that gravity is the enemy of a watch movement, since it affects the rate of a watch every time it changes position. To solve this problem, Breguet's founder came up with the idea of integrating the escapement entirely into the carriage, which rotates once per minute. This way, errors are periodically repeated and therefore cancel each other out. Additionally, the constantly changing contact points on the balance wheel ensured improved lubrication of the bearings. More than 220 years later, this watchmaking mechanism still stands out as one of horology's most fascinating creations.
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Movement
The 42.5 mm case is powered by the automatic caliber 581. At just 3 mm thick, it is an ultra-thin movement with 330 components. The use of a peripheral rotor makes this one of the thinnest movements possible. It beats at 4 Hz and has an incredible 80-hour power reserve. Ensuring that all the latest technology is included, the calibre is equipped with a carriage and balance spring made from silicon, a material with numerous properties that make it resistant to corrosion and wear and insensitive to magnetic fields.
The finishes of this new movement are visible through the sapphire case back. The barrel is adorned with a compass rose, while the platinum peripheral rotor features a design inspired by a ship's rudder. It also features typical decorations of the Marine collection, such as a ribbed motif reminiscent of a ship's deck.
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Beauty
The new Reference 5577 features a sunburst dial in slate gray for the rose gold model and navy blue for the platinum version. The tourbillon is located at 5 o'clock and its cage, which rotates once every 60 seconds, is a striking feature. The chapter ring is off-center to highlight the mechanism, and the hour markers and gold perforated Breguet hands are coated with luminescent material.
History
A recognized scientist and engineer, Abraham-Louis Breguet was elected by royal decree in 1814 to the Commission des Longitudes, casting his lot with the French Navy. One of the commission's tasks was to solve the astronomical problems of determining longitude at sea. A year later, Louis XVIII bestowed on Breguet the title of "Watchmaker to the Royal Navy," one of the most prestigious titles of the time. Many great ocean explorers then sailed their fleets equipped with precision timepieces and longitude measurement systems bearing the Breguet name. This new timepiece pays a double homage to the brand's founder through its strong ties to both navigation and astronomy.
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Breguet Boutique Ginza ☎03-6254-7211
Breguet Boutique Isetan Shinjuku ☎03-3352-1111 General Manager
Breguet Boutique Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store ☎03-6665-0143
Breguet Boutique Hankyu Umeda Main Store ☎06-6313-7863
Courtesy of BreguetThe tourbillon was invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet, a watchmaker eminent in science and horology, and patented on June 26, 1801. His starting point was the observation that gravity is the enemy of a watch movement, since it affects the rate of a watch every time it changes position. To solve this problem, Breguet's founder came up with the idea of integrating the escapement entirely into the carriage, which rotates once per minute. This way, errors are periodically repeated and therefore cancel each other out. Additionally, the constantly changing contact points on the balance wheel ensured improved lubrication of the bearings. More than 220 years later, this watchmaking mechanism still stands out as one of horology's most fascinating creations.
Courtesy of BreguetMovement
The 42.5 mm case is powered by the automatic caliber 581. At just 3 mm thick, it is an ultra-thin movement with 330 components. The use of a peripheral rotor makes this one of the thinnest movements possible. It beats at 4 Hz and has an incredible 80-hour power reserve. Ensuring that all the latest technology is included, the calibre is equipped with a carriage and balance spring made from silicon, a material with numerous properties that make it resistant to corrosion and wear and insensitive to magnetic fields.
The finishes of this new movement are visible through the sapphire case back. The barrel is adorned with a compass rose, while the platinum peripheral rotor features a design inspired by a ship's rudder. It also features typical decorations of the Marine collection, such as a ribbed motif reminiscent of a ship's deck.
Courtesy of BreguetBeauty
The new Reference 5577 features a sunburst dial in slate gray for the rose gold model and navy blue for the platinum version. The tourbillon is located at 5 o'clock and its cage, which rotates once every 60 seconds, is a striking feature. The chapter ring is off-center to highlight the mechanism, and the hour markers and gold perforated Breguet hands are coated with luminescent material.
History
A recognized scientist and engineer, Abraham-Louis Breguet was elected by royal decree in 1814 to the Commission des Longitudes, casting his lot with the French Navy. One of the commission's tasks was to solve the astronomical problems of determining longitude at sea. A year later, Louis XVIII bestowed on Breguet the title of "Watchmaker to the Royal Navy," one of the most prestigious titles of the time. Many great ocean explorers then sailed their fleets equipped with precision timepieces and longitude measurement systems bearing the Breguet name. This new timepiece pays a double homage to the brand's founder through its strong ties to both navigation and astronomy.
Courtesy of BreguetCourtesy of BreguetBreguet Boutique Ginza ☎03-6254-7211
Breguet Boutique Isetan Shinjuku ☎03-3352-1111 General Manager
Breguet Boutique Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store ☎03-6665-0143
Breguet Boutique Hankyu Umeda Main Store ☎06-6313-7863
