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Breguet Classique 7787
Allow us to cut to the chase: Breguet has been on point with its new men’s watches this year. The brand has not only unveiled an uber-sophisticated equation of time showpiece, but also two absolutely charming variants of its two most classic watches. We are talking about the Classique 7147, which we have previously reviewed here, and the Classique 7787. Here, we will be shining the limelight (or perhaps moonlight?) on the new Classique 7787 before comparing it to similar watches from competing brands. We must confess that rarely are we this excited to talk about variants of existing products. But bear with us as we justify our contentment.
The case, dial, and hands
The case of the Breguet Classique 7787 is of classical proportions and design: 39 mm in diameter with the brand’s signature fluted caseband. The mirror-polished bezel is narrow – typical from Breguet and really accentuates the visual impact of the dial. Also a trademark of the brand are the straight welded lugs which don’t look flattering on some wrists but have become rather iconic. The Classique 7787 utilises screw-in bars to secure its alligator leather strap, the more ‘premium’ way to do it compared to spring bars. All in all, not much has changed with respect to the case and lugs of the new Classique 7787.
The case is classic Breguet: minimal bezel, fluted case band, straight welded lugs, and screw-in bars to secure the strap.
The same, however, cannot be said of the dial. The original (pre-2017) Classique 7787 featured Breguet’s signature clous de Paris dial, and an hour circle that is circular grained and printed with Roman numerals. 2017 sees the dial of this household timepiece significantly reworked. The new variant comes with a grand feu enamel dial. To create the enamel dial, enamel powder is humidified to form a paste called barbotine. The latter is then applied in successive layers to a metal disc repeatedly fired in a kiln heated to more than 800°C. This process continues until the dial has attained a radiant whiteness. Enamel dial-making is a rare craft today, and it is good to see it living on through the quintessential Classique 7787. Also new in the 2017 novelty are the black printed Breguet numerals that are so beloved amongst the watch cognoscenti, as well as the stylised fleur de lys hour markers and the asterisk minute track. The positions of the moon phase and power reserve indicators remain the same, although the aesthetics have been revised slightly. The moon phase indicator now displays the age of the moon, while the power reserve display is now decorated with small arrows. All these new elements appear very striking on white enamel and add unparalleled charm to the timepiece.
The white enamel dial is pure and pristine. It allows the other elements on the dial to shine.
The hands on the new Classique 7787 remain unchanged from the old and that is a good thing, for they are gorgeous. We love the famous open-tipped hour and minute hands, […]
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