A Special Evening for OPENERS Readers Who Love Breguet

The venue showcased the glorious trajectory of Louis-Charles Breguet, the fifth generation of Breguet and a pioneer of French aviation. From marine chronometers, precision timepieces for navigation made in the 1800s that mark the beginning of Breguet's relationship with the navy, to pocket watches and dashboard watches for naval pilots from the 1950s, a number of museum pieces with deep ties to the French Naval Aviation "Aéronavale" were specially exhibited. Also on display was the world's first mechanical chronograph introduced in 2010, achieving 72,000 vibrations per hour (10Hz).ChronographThe "Type XXII" was also exhibited. A corner featuring its "10Hz (Hertz) vibration frequency" was set up, recreating the venue of the "10Hz Exhibition" held in Geneva in January of this year. This aims to deepen visitors' knowledge of the 10Hz vibration technology and allow them to learn about the numerous advantages this technology brings to watchmaking.

On the day, guests were welcomed by a DJ set from Tomoyuki Tanaka (FMP), who is active both domestically and internationally as a DJ/producer.

A talk show was also held between Mr. Tanaka, a Breguet enthusiast, and Koichi Yamaguchi, Editor-in-Chief of OPENERS. While sipping champagne, the attendees listened intently to Mr. Tanaka's thoughts on Breguet.

The "Breguet in the Sky – Type XX Exhibition" is being held until June 28th. Breguet, a pioneer of chronographs and also a pioneer of the skies. Why not immerse yourself in its history, worldview, and the innovative charm of its latest models at "Cite du Temps Ginza," a venue offering a superb view of the Tokyo sky?



Swatch Group Japan Breguet Division
Tel. 03-6254-7170

Breguet Boutique Ginza
7-9-18 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nicolas G. Hayek Center 3F
Tel. 03-6254-7211