Classique Tourbillon 7357

The Classique Tourbillon 7357 follows in the footsteps of a historic Breguet model: Ref. 3350, which was none other than the first Tourbillon wristwatch produced by the modern-day Breguet. Now one of the timepieces most sought-after by collectors, this model was powered by the Caliber 558, a movement of equal historical significance. The new Classique Tourbillon 7357 is its direct descendant, based on an optimized version of the famous 558 movement now known as Cal. 187B.

To mark the Tourbillon patent’s 225th anniversary, the watch is available in two versions bearing the Breguet hallmark. Their aesthetic codes draw on the master design of Breguet’s 250th anniversary collections. The lugs have been entirely redesigned to better follow the curve of the wrist. The Arabic numerals which A.-L. Breguet had already introduced in the late 18th century with a remarkably modern touch – once again take center-stage on the 18K gold dial. This features the brand’s two most iconic guilloché patterns: Clous de Paris in the center and Barleycorn around the periphery. The Tourbillon at 6 o’clock is positioned a few tenths of a millimeter below the level of the dial, directly on the mainplate, so as to showcase it more effectively and lend depth to the composition. The three arms of its seconds hand are delicately curved to follow this contour. The single cross-through bridge on Cal. 558 has been redesigned as a double rounded-off polished “arched” bridge. Finally, the hours and minutes are displayed by traditional Breguet hands and the caseband bears the signature hand-guilloché fluted pattern. Finally, both new versions feature four peripheral inlays finished in a Bleu de France treatment, a colour reserved for exceptional timepieces. The two lower appliqués pay tribute to A.-L. Breguet, his invention and its contemporary legacy with the French inscriptions: “Brevet du 7 Messidor An 9” and “Tourbillon 225e Anniversaire”.