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Breguet Watch Presented To Prince Charles

During his recent visit to North Yorkshire to open the historic Royal Hall in Harrogate, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales was given a beautiful Breguet watch by a sponsor of the lauded restoration effort. Ben Ogden, director of Ogden of Harrogate jewelers, accompanied by two Breguet representatives presented the Prince with an 18K yellow gold Breguet watch, Ref. 3680BA, which features regulator hours, date, and power reserve indicator. The back of the timepiece was engraved with the Prince's seal and an inscription that commemorates his upcoming 60th birthday.

Prince Charles was pleased to learn of Breguet's history, and the brand's emphasis on traditional hand craftsmanship. He also expressed his admiration of Breguet and fellow Swatch Group brands for promoting a new generation of watchmakers, artisans, and other skilled craftspeople.

Prince Charles will join a distinguished list of British royalty who have owned Breguet watches over the centuries, including King George IV, and Queen Victoria.

Abraham-Louis Breguet

Abraham-Louis Breguet was never a very good businessman. He put his efforts into research and improving the quality of his production rather than profit making. It was for this reason that, as early as 1791, he separated from his associate Xavier Gide, whom he considered overly preoccupied with purely material questions. Breguet’s personal warmth gained him a network of close friends who helped him to overcome the many difficulties he encountered over the course of his long career.

His voluminous correspondance shows the devotion of his many friends, who came from all social classes and were encountered in various situations over the years.

At the beginning of his career, the abbot Joseph-François Marie, his mathematics professor and tutor to the royal children, introduced him to the French Court, where he was able to make many important acquaintances.

During the revolution, a letter of safe-conduct delivered by his friend Jean-Paul Marat allowed him to leave France in August 1793, just as he was about to be arrested Although his friend Dumergue encouraged him to take refuge in England, Breguet finally chose Switzerland, his country of origin, where he had many friends who were also superb watchmakers.

General Hédouville only remained in St. Petersburg until 1804, but it seems that during those few years, he was able to introduce Breguet to the most influential people at the Czar’s Court. Despite the fact that neither Abraham-Louis nor his son Antoine-Louis ever traveled to Russia, business developed quickly. Breguet entrusted watches to watchmakers in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Many others were sold through intermediaries such as Frackmann, Labensky, Hocke, Ferrier and Wenham. Business was so good that in 1808 Breguet decided to open a branch of his establishment in Russia. He sent Lazare Moreau to run it, an ambitious young man who had had great success the previous year when he visited all the important European courts and all the Grand Army headquarters. On the way home, he had even stopped at Compiegne where he sold several watches to the king and queen of Spain as well as their Prime Minister, Manuel Godoy, Prince of Peace.

Antoine-Louis Breguet, who was the firm’s bookkeeper, began a new account that he entitled "Maison de Russie". There he kept records of the production costs and sale prices of eighty pieces, “perpétuelle” watches, “souscription” watches, repeating and “à tact” watches, thermometer rings and silver pocket thermometers, various kinds of carriage clocks, which amounted to a total of nearly 90,000 francs at the time. All these goods were entrusted to Lazare Moreau, whose nickname was “Zarenne”.

Moreau, whom Breguet had allowed to call himself "Monsieur Moreau-Breguet" for the occasion, left Paris in late spring. He arrived in Frankfort on August 25, was in Berlin on the 27th and by the 14th of September had arrived in Koenigsberg. There a friend of Breguet, Count Stalkberg, introduced him to the Grand Marshal of the Palace, who in turn introduced him to the Emperor, only a few days after his arrival in the city.

Very optimistic, Moreau writes Breguet: "After having had lunch with him, we went to see His Majesty, who told me he was extremely pleased that a representative of the famous Breguet was setting up shop in the city, and that I could be sure of his protection and encouragement." Moreau sold the Czar a traveling clock and a gold and enamel “à tact” watch. He stated in his letter that the Czar wore only Breguet watches.

On October 20 Moreau arrived in St. Petersburg. He had, however, spent a great deal of money to get there, for his carriage was so heavy that five to eight horses were required to pull it, and horses were rare due to the fact that most had already been reserved by important and wealthy travelers. In addition, the customs duties on the items he was carrying were extremely high.

After having spent eight days at the “Hôtel de Londres”, Moreau rented an apartment at number 42 Avenue Grande Millione for 500 rubles per year. He bought furniture, rented a carriage, began going to all the receptions he could in order to meet people, and paid many social calls. He met the Minister of the Navy “who received me very cordially and promised to ask the Czar upon his return, which ought to be very soon, for permission to bear the title of Horloger de la Marine”.

On November 12, 1808, that permission was granted and Moreau informs Breguet: "his Majesty accorded me an audience of an hour and a half, and told me that he had made me “Watchmaker to His Majesty and to the Imperial Navy”. Moreau took advantage of this audience to sell the Czar the “Pendule Sympathique” No. 423 (today in the Breguet Museum), with its assorted watch, as well as chronometer no. 2115). The sovereign granted Moreau permission to attend Court as often as he liked, saying “work for our Navy, Monsieur Moreau, and as soon as you have something new, be sure and show it to me”. Back in Paris, however, Breguet feels that Moreau is squandering money: a coachman, a servant, a horse, a carriage, a sleigh! He fears that Moreau is living far above his means, and accuses him of not accounting sufficiently for his expenditures and of only sending Breguet money after having received several reminders. Generally Moreau makes payments by means of bills of exchange, but once he sent diamonds, believing it was a good choice, but in fact the diamonds brought only a meager sum when sold in Paris. On another occasion the rate of the ruble had dipped so low that Moreau’s efforts were practically for nothing. Finally, Breguet asked Augustin de Betancourt to keep an eye on Moreau.

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Betancourt was an old friend of Breguet’s, perhaps his oldest and best friend. He had helped to develop the metal thermometers that Breguet made, and had assisted Breguet in his improvements to the telegraph, which the watchmaker had invented, along with Chappe, several years previously.

While still in Spain, Betancourt had been spared no effort on his friend’s behalf, introducing him at Court and selling many watches. While on a short journey to St. Petersburg in 1807, he had met the Czar, who had encouraged him to come to Russia in order to found a Corps of Hydraulic Engineers, promoting him to the rank of General.

Betancourt arrived in St. Petersburg on October 19 and met Moreau the next day. Moreau’s letters to Breguet show that the relationship between the two men remained cordial until 1809. They saw each other frequently and Moreau appeared to accept the advice dispensed to him by Monsieur de Betancourt.

Breguet, however, was growing more and more impatient over what he considered Moreau’s extravagant spending and negligence in business affairs. He even considered traveling to St. Petersburg to confer with Betancourt over the best means of straightening out the affairs of his “Maison de Russie”. He eventually gave up the idea, but entrusted his friend with the delicate mission of relieving Moreau of his duties. The latter begged for a reprieve, saying that Breguet’s confidence was too precious for him not to wish to regain it; he was to partially succeed in this task.

This explains why nearly 170 pieces, among them some of the most exceptional ever made by Breguet, were sold in Russia between 1808 and 1810.
A watchmaker was specially dispatched to Russia, merely to assure the service and maintenance of these pieces.

Unluckily for Breguet, relations between Napoleon and the Czar had considerably deteriorated, and in the spring of 1811 Moreau was obliged to flee Russia, with no time to pack up his furnishings or even his material. He entrusted Betancourt with the task of collecting bills as yet unpaid.

The closing of his “Maison de Russie” was very hard on Breguet, especially since he had already lost his outlets in Spain and England. Fortunately, he was able to retain the clientele of most of the Russian aristocrats. In all, over 270 pieces were sold in Russia, and the name “Breguet” was considered to be a synonym of “chronometer”.

The watchmaker’s fame was so great that his name appears several times in Russian literature. In 1825, Alexander Pushkin wrote, in his Eugene Onegin :
“Meantime, he dons his morning coat; A high hat places on his head. His horse the boulevard will tread, And freely range till Eugene note (Helped by his vigilant Breguet) That time has come for lunch today.”
After the fall of Napoleon in 1814, Breguet’s commercial relations with Russia again flourished, with the assistance of enterprising agents, whose addresses are often mentioned on the certificates of the watches sold there.

Breguet further states that the watches may be repaired and maintained: “In Moscow by Monsieur Ferrier In St. Petersburg, by Wenham, Perspective Nevski 66.”

The ink was hardly dry on Napoleon’s act of abdication when on April 2, 1814, Czar Alexander 1er -- who was staying in Monsieur de Talleyrand’s Paris residence in the rue Saint-Florentin -- paid a personal call on Breguet and bought two watches. It was probably during this visit that he also placed an order for a series of “compteurs pour régler le pas des troupes” such as No. 3825, which was delivered for him to General Brosin (today in the Musée Breguet). Like their sovereign, most Russian aristocrats paid a visit to Breguet whenever they traveled to Paris, to place their orders in person. The watches were delivered through the Russian embassy in Paris. Count Charles André Pozzo di Borgo, a Corsican who had become the Russian ambassador in Paris, bought a very fine gold pocket chronometer on July 28, 1826 (today in the Musée Breguet).

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Breguet’s commercial relations with Russia continued, with both good periods and difficult ones, until the October Revolution of 1917.

"Breguet Tradition" - The Award Winning Watch

Breguet manufactory is one of the oldest in the watch making industry. Not ones this name has gained the general recognition by the almighty people of this world.

The evidence that Breguet was used by the kings and queens of the past centuries tells a lot about the quality of the timepieces. Nevertheless the fact that in 2005 a Breguet watch has won two awards at two different events, says even more about it.

Today the horology world is so competitive with different kinds of timekeepers: from the classic mechanical to the high-tech electronic. Each day new watch brands appear trying to win over the clients of other brands.

From that it is easy to conclude that Breguet, although being in business for more than 200 years, still has a lot to offer. Two different awards won by "Breguet Tradition" timepiece are a good proof of that.

This is an annual event organised by Montres Passion and Uhrenwelt trade publications. The winner was decided by a professional jury of the publications.

The show took place in Lausanne on November 2, 2005. The Breguet Tradition watch was voted "Watch of the Year 2005" – that is the highest recognition of this event for any watch brand.

Apart from winning over the jury, this watch model was also appreciated by the public – they ranked Breguet Tradition third in the "Prize of the Public" category.

One week later on November 11 in Geneva there took place another watch award - Grand Prix de I'Horlogerie de Genève. The Jury's Prize went to already mentioned Breguet Tradition.

And again the award goes to … "Breguet Tradition"
To receive two different and significant awards the same year for the same timepiece can only mean one thing – that is a truly unique and outstanding watch!

This is a really original watch with a set of technical features and beautiful design. The movement of this handmade timepiece is new and revolutionary. Can you imagine that it is visible on front and back side of the case?

This particular watch is the first entry in the new Breguet collection that impresses with its great combination of the ultra-modern look and the traditional features. The whole collection will definitely be a success with such a remarkable entry!

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Breguet Marine Chronograph

Breguet is a famous French fine watch making company started by Abraham Louis Breguet in Paris in 1775. Now part of the Swatch Group Ltd., it is one of the oldest surviving watch-making establishments and the pioneer of numerous watch-making technologies, the most famous being the tourbillon, invented by Abraham Louis Breguet. Breguet has lately launched a collection of pens as a tribute to writers who mention or describe Breguet timepieces in their masterpieces.

The Swatch Group Ltd. is a Swiss company, one of the biggest watch manufacturers in the planet (around 1/4 of the sales). It is the owner of some of the most renowned and fine watch brands of the history of watchmaking (Breguet, Omega, Blancpain, and Jaquet-Droz).

Breguet's uninterrupted traditions consist in perpetual creating and untiring innovating, always remaining ahead of one's time, while at the same time observing the rules of quality in engineering and esthetics which Mr. Breguet established, and which gave birth to the modern horology.

This year, the Marine 5827 chronograph adds a black rubber strap to its decisive personality. The new Breguet MARINE chronograph in 18-karat white gold boasts a face made of 18-karat silvered gold with a wave pattern. Its engine-turned face has totalizer minute and a second hand in the center, providing clear and easy legibility. A 12-hour totalizer at the 6 o'clock position and a subdial for the seconds at 9 o'clock, a date indicator at 6 o'clock and a 15-minute sector complete the info shown by the face.

The sapphire caseback of the timepiece lets you look at the premium precise movement. The timekeeper comes with a rubber band with a folding clasp. This horological masterwork is also obtainable in 18-karat yellow gold, on a leather strap or a yellow gold/white gold bracelet. The 14.10mm thick case provides water-resistance up to 100 meters.

The watch is fitted with a highly precise automatic movement (Caliber 583Q/1, 25-jewel, 48-hour power reserve).

By the way, Abraham Louis Breguet was the first to discover, through his oscillating platinum-weight watch, a formula which would make a dependable automatic (self-winding) watch. Breguet sold one of his first automatic watches to Queen Marie-Antoinette.

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The New Breguet Watches

Since the very appearance of Breguet watches in the world of fine watch-making, these timepieces have been greatly appreciated by numerous watch connoisseurs and collectors. Those who enjoy owning or collecting Breguet timekeeping creations have entered the history of horology together with the prominent brand.

Some fine timepieces developed by Breguet debuted in 2005.

La Tradition Breguet watch is a real work of art. The timepiece suggests that mere time-telling is nothing else but a detail of secondary importance, although skillfully accomplished by Breguet’s watchmakers. The case comprises the revived invention by Abraham-Louis Breguet, the brand’s founder. This is the “pare-chute” responsible for protecting the balance staff against shocks and blows. Even if someone thinks about more practical protective mechanisms which are used by watch companies today, La Tradition Breguet watch has been created to embody the ticking testimony to the pure art of watch-making. The entire movement has been developed in precise conformity with traditional manner of construction. Breguet watchmakers created the watch’s design to increase its mechanical inner life to the maximum degree and made it visible from the dial side. The watch based upon the most revolutionary concepts allows everyone interested observe the symmetry of the bridges, the wheels, escapement, barrel and other details that are usually hidden beneath the base-plate and the dial.

As the result, the watch aficionados witnessed the appearance of a modern watch which reflects the history of the Breguet brand while surpassing the boundary of mere fashionable retro style.

La Tradition Breguet in 18 carat yellow gold is powered with a hand-wound movement. The timepiece features a guilloche-embellished dial placed at 12 o’clock, produced from 18 carat silvered gold, with Roman numerals, as well as 50-hour power reserve indicator, sapphire crystal front and back. It is water-resistant to 30 meters.

The Classique Grande Complication equipped with a hand-wound movement demonstrates functions both of a minute repeater and perpetual calendar. The minute repeater is appreciated as one of the summits of watch-making art. The platinum case measuring 40 mm and featuring a silvered gold guilloché dial contains a completely hand-engraved movement. At 10.30 you will notice a perfect retrograde jumping month indicator, and the date at 6 o’clock. The day placed between 2 and 3 o’clock is counter-balanced by a leap-year indicator between 8 and 9 o’clock. The indications showing the moon phase and age of the moon are at the 2.30 mark.

The Reine de Naples which appeared in 2004 will surprise you with its unusual appearance. The next year the brand developed the Reine de Naples 8929 Haute Joaillerie, a white gold variation, embellished with diamonds, altogether numbering 350 of these precious stones. The case features baguette diamonds, while a pavé dial demonstrates mother-of-pearl hour markers. There are 26 diamonds on the folding clasp of the black satin strap. The watch is powered with a mechanical self-winding movement with a platinum guilloche- decorated rotor.

Abraham-Louis Breguet created the Breguet No. 5 in 1794. The timepiece was acquired at auction by Nicolas G. Hayek who was determined to face the challenge and give a new birth to this great pocket watch. To implement the idea it was necessary to disassemble the original movement completely in order to take photos of the parts and have them redrawn for fulfilling the reproduction. A modern escapement was used to improve the watch’s performance. The new re-born Breguet No. 5 appeared in limited edition of 6 pieces due to the unique skills of the Breguet watchmakers, as well as the brand’s desire to take benefit of its valuable heritage.

The Breguet No. 5 was created in yellow gold and embellished with guilloché pattern. The guilloché silvered gold dial features the engraved and painted black Roman numerals. You are sure to appreciate a 60-hour power reserve indicator, a moon phase and age indicator, and a sub-dial for the seconds. The timepiece is equipped with a self-winding movement.

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