Dazzling interplay between platinum and “Grand Feu” enamel
True to the timeless spirit of the collection, the Classique 5177 and Classique 7787 combine the brilliance of two noble materials – platinum and “Grand Feu” enamel – with the technical expertise embodied by two tried-and-tested automatic movements: the Manufacture calibres 777 Q and 591 DRL.
Classique, platinum and “Grand Feu” enamel united for eternity
Platinum’s alluring brilliant grey color is sometimes mistaken for white gold or silver. However, many of its qualities distinguish it from other natural minerals and iron alloys, such as its weight, malleability and above all its high resistance to magnetism and corrosion, making it a symbol of eternity. It is also hypoallergenic, and its weight gives it a strong presence on the wrist.
The purity of the essential
Coated with intense black “Grand Feu” enamel – one of the most difficult colors to work with – the smooth, uniform faces of these new Classiques are adorned with a set of Breguet Arabic numerals and a discreet timer in powdered silver to create a slight contrast. The rhodium-plated “moon” tip Breguet hands indicating the hours, minutes, and seconds enhance the contrast. Following the habits and customs of 18th century watchmakers to guarantee the authenticity of a timepiece, these “Grand Feu” enamel dials reveal Breguet’s secret signature at the right of the center for the 7787 and between the center and 6 o’clock for the 5177.
Manufacture calibres: precision and reliability
Heir to the technical expertise initiated by its founder, A.-L. Breguet, in Paris almost 250 years ago, the Maison Breguet continues to equip its watches with innovative, precise and reliable movements developed at its manufacture in the Vallée de Joux in the Swiss Jura. The proof is in the self-winding mechanical duo that powers the Classique 5177 and Classique 7787, visible through the sapphire crystal casebacks.
The 591 DRL calibre: realism
This movement, clocked at 4 Hz and comprising 221 components, delivers 38 hours of power reserve once wound by its rhodium-plated 22-carat gold rotor adorned with hand-made “barley grain” guilloché. The addition of a pinion on the moon-phase disc enables it to offer a realistic display of the cycle, i.e. 29.5303498 days instead of the 29.5 days generally offered by this type of complication, and therefore closer to the 29.53058888 days of the actual lunar revolution. The difference is therefore limited to one day after 348.7 years.
The 777 Q calibre: the essential
Vibrating at the standard frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, this movement – assembled from 237 components – incorporates a flat balance-spring made from silicon, a material resistant to wear, corrosion and magnetism adopted by Montres Breguet in 2006. Its rhodium-plated 18-carat gold oscillating weight is decorated with a hand-engraved “starry mosaic” motif and an exclusive design that echoes the words “Breguet special edition” engraved on the weight. It powers a unique barrel that provides up to 55 hours of power reserve when the watch is fully wound.
