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March 30, 2015
Breguet | "Breguet Salon" Opens for a Limited Time on the 4th Floor of Isetan Shinjuku Main Building | Breguet
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At Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 4F
"Breguet Salon" Limited-Time Opening
Until July 26 (Tue) at a special corner on the 4th floor of the Isetan Shinjuku Main Building, a " BreguetSalon" has been established. A marine chronometer from the 1830s, a museum piece, is on special display, along with many masterpieces including Breguet's popular Marine series.
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Masterpieces Through the Ages Gather!
Born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) invented the twin-barrel marine chronometer, capable of highly accurate time measurement, in 1815. This led to its adoption by the French Navy, earning Abraham-Louis Breguet the title of "Horloger de la Marine Royale (Royal Navy Watchmaker)." For watchmakers of this era, crafting chronometers for the navy, which represented the pinnacle of cutting-edge technology, was the highest honor. Records indicate that between 1815 and 1823, 22 high-precision clocks were delivered to the navy, rated as marine chronometers, a testament to the vital national value of Breguet's unique genius and skill.
In honor of this deep relationship with the navy, Breguet launched the sporty "Marine" series in 1990, characterized by its robust construction and 50-meter water resistance. It now offers 100-meter water resistance, with a range of models including chronographs, the "Marine Royale" with 300-meter water resistance, and ladies' models.
The founder Abraham-Louis Breguet's dedication to inventing new mechanisms, new ideas, and undiscovered mechanical watchmaking technology seems to live on vibrantly even after more than 230 years. We encourage you to visit the special venue where you can experience its charm firsthand.
Period | Wednesday, July 6 - Tuesday, July 26
Venue | Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 4F Jewelry & Watch
3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3352-1111 (General Inquiries)
http://www.isetan.co.jp
Breguet / Swatch Group Japan
Tel. 03-6254-7171

