Tradition and prestige. The very essence of Breguet style. "Classique 7337"

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Breguet's elegant new "Classique 7337" inherits the design codes of its iconic pocket watches.

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• Though designed in the 1800s, it feels utterly timeless.
• Its flawless appearance, which feels remarkably fresh, is simply perfect.
• The design has been refined with updated details, achieving an even greater level of perfection.

The Breguet Classique 7337, featuring an off-center dial, has been completely redesigned. Not only the design but also the movement has been updated. This timepiece inherits the design codes of Breguet's iconic pocket watches, with different guilloché patterns applied to each sub-dial to enhance legibility. The Classique 7337 is available in two versions: a silver-finished dial with an 18K rose gold case, and a "Breguet Blue" dial with an 18K white gold case.

Text by Sayaka Ozaki | Edit by Takashi Tsuchida

Timeless. And full of elegance.

The Classique 7337 is a model that inherits the design of a historical pocket watch created under the direction of Abraham-Louis Breguet and his son. Its distinctive feature is the off-center dial, introduced around 1812 on several pocket watches.

Quarter repeater watch "No. 3833" (Collection Breguet Museum)

The design of the Classique 7337 is an homage to the quarter repeater watch "No. 3833," manufactured in 1823 and currently exhibited at the Breguet Museum in Paris. It is characterized by its off-center chapter ring at 6 o'clock and the moon phase indicator at 12 o'clock, giving it a unique aesthetic.

From the late 1930s, Breguet began incorporating classical design codes used in pocket watches, such as guilloché and fluting on the case band, into its wristwatches. This trend became a staple collection from the '50s to the '70s and was given the name "Classique."

In keeping with this tradition, this timepiece features different guilloché patterns on various parts of the dial. The chapter ring for the hours has a grain-of-rice pattern ("Clous de Paris"), the small seconds display has a checkerboard pattern ("Damier"), and the center features a "Clous de Paris" pattern, all enhancing the legibility of each indication.

The lacquered sky of the moon phase display is separated by engraved clouds, with sparkling dots evoking a galaxy. The design of the gold disc representing the moon has been updated to a three-dimensional lunar relief, combining shiny and matte finishes.

The hand-decorated, ultra-thin automatic Calibre 502.3 movement can be admired through the sapphire case back of this timepiece. The movement's slimness is achieved by an open barrel and an offset rotor, allowing the mainspring, normally hidden, to be clearly visible in this unique design. The silicon balance spring, reflecting the latest technological research, also continues Abraham-Louis Breguet's pursuit of high precision.