Breguet Classique 5345 and 7145 for Lunar New Year 2024

Breguet pays tribute to the emblematic Year of the Dragon with the unveiling of two new watches. A symbol of power, courage, nobility, tenacity, and success, the dragon is regarded in Chinese culture as a supernatural creature with many talents.

Classique Double Tourbillon Dragon 5345

The Classique Double Tourbillon Dragon 5345 is a horological marvel featuring a hand-engraved gold dragon that winds between two tourbillons. This exquisite timepiece is powered by the hand-wound Calibre 588N1, comprising 749 components, offering a 60-hour power reserve, and operating at a frequency of 2.5 Hz. The design is enhanced by a rotating plate with a fan motif and a gold bridge with a Clous de Paris hobnail pattern. The watch is highly customizable, allowing owners to choose elements such as the dragon’s appearance, watch colors, and strap design​The case, in platinum, measures 46mm x 16.8mm. It has double sapphire crystals and it is water resistant to 30 meters. Movement is the Swiss manual-wind Breguet in-house caliber 588N1 with 81 jewels, 18,000 vph, and a power reserve of 60 hours. It is adjusted to 6 positions. It features a Breguet balance spring. Double rotating tourbillon, hand-engraved gold dragon, rhodium-plated hand-guilloché plate, engraved allegorical motif on the back of the movement. The gold bridge below the main plate features an anthracite galvanic treatment and guilloché-work with a Clous de Paris hobnail motif. Functions are hours and minutes. Dial: chapter ring on a sapphire disc with open-tipped Breguet hands. Roman numerals and minutes laser-engraved and coated with black varnish. The flange is engraved with 12 Roman numeral hour markers in black varnish, representing the shadow of the numerals on the chapter ring.

It comes on a black alligator leather strap with an 18kt white gold pin buckle.

Classique Dragon 7145

The Classique Dragon 7145 is a limited edition with only eight pieces available. It features a 40mm rose gold case and is powered by the self-winding Calibre 502.3, which includes 162 components and offers a 45-hour power reserve. The dial is adorned with a red Grand Feu enamel and a hand-engraved rose gold dragon. This model also features Roman numerals and Breguet’s signature open-tipped hands, adding to its luxurious and artistic appeal​

Both models showcase Breguet’s dedication to blending technical innovation with artistic craftsmanship, celebrating the Lunar New Year with intricate designs and high-performance mechanics​ The 18kt rose gold case measures 40mm x 6.9mm. It has double sapphire crystals and is water-resistant to 30 meters.

Movement is the Swiss automatic Breguet in-house caliber 502.3 with 35 jewels, 21,600 Vph, and a power reserve of 45 hours. It features a flat balance spring and a pallet lever in silicon. Off-center hand-guilloché gold rotor with circular barleycorn motif. Functions are hours and minutes. Red Grand Feu enamel dial with hand-engraved rose gold applique dragon. White mother-of-pearl “pearl”. Roman numerals, minute track, and clouds are done in a golden powder-pink hue. Open-tipped Breguet hands.

It comes on a chestnut brown alligator leather strap with black inter-scale areas and an 18kt rose gold pin buckle.