Among the hundreds of brands and thousands of treasured timepieces that debuted at Baselworld this year, one particular brand stood out: Breguet. The renowned haute horology atelier was in shining form, unveiling their latest interpretations of its beloved classics. Without further adieu, let us dive into the best of Breguet at Baselworld 2018.
Breguet Reine de Naples 8908
That intricate ladies’ watches have exploded onto the horological stage is no secret (read our article on the latest women’s watches here), but perhaps none has done it with such aplomb as Breguet in its Reine de Naples 8908. The first timepiece in the eponymous collection since 2002, it perfectly embodies flirtatious femininity with a diamond-studded rose gold case and Tahitian mother-of-pearl dial.
Design elements of its progenitor (created by A.L. Breguet for the Queen of Naples between 1810 and 1812) have been updated to give it a modern flourish. Outfitted with a self-winding mechanical movement and small seconds and moon phase complications, it is the perfect accoutrement for today’s lady collector.
Breguet Marine Chronographe 5527
The best of Breguet, that is, the traits that have made it one of the most beloved watch brands in the world (attention to detail, beautiful craftsmanship, whole-hearted devotion to all things horological…) were nowhere better demonstrated than its Marine Chronographe 5527.
Several versions of this updated class were unveiled at Baselworld, but the blue dial/white gold model, in particular, grabbed our attention. Here, the marine themes that inform this whole collection truly come into their own, from the hand-guilloche blue dial right down to the ‘wave’ button designs.
Breguet Classique Extra-Plate 5157
With the newest addition to its Classique collection, Breguet shuns the outrightly flashy in favour of clean, minimalist lines. At only 5.45mm, the extra-thin Classique Extra-Plate 5157 proves the old adage ‘less is more’. As an added touch, a secret signature (introduced by the brand’s founder when he realized people were counterfeiting his designs) has been lovingly engraved adjacent to the 12 o’clock hour mark.
And there you have it. The best of Breguet on show at Baselworld 2018. What’s more, unlike previous years where showcased pieces take a year to trickle down to its boutiques, these watches are all set to hit the market now. Visit your closest Breguet store or head to www.breguet.com for more information.