Anyone own a Breguet?

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ALLinTHEbag

ALLinTHEbag

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Jul 12, 2006
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I have been thinking about what type of watch I would want for my 40th. My DH is pushing me towards a Breguet and after some research, I found one I like a lot. Please give me your opinions, good, bad or otherwise. ;)
I own currently, two J12 chronographs(white and black), Ladies Datejust oyster(ss,platinum diial, gold fluted bezel), YG Rolex ladies presidential, VCA classique Wg/diamonds(small watch), VCA alhambra diamond bracelet watch, VCA alhambra medium, and some older watches that were handed down to me(manual wind VCA WG diamond, skagen, Tag).....
 
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ALLinTHEbag said:
I have been thinking about what type of watch I would want for my 40th. My DH is pushing me towards a Breguet and after some research, I found one I like a lot. Please give me your opinions, good, bad or otherwise. ;)
I own currently, two J12 chronographs(white and black), Ladies Datejust oyster(ss,platinum diial, gold fluted bezel), YG Rolex ladies presidential, VCA classique Wg/diamonds(small watch), VCA alhambra diamond bracelet watch, VCA alhambra medium, and some older watches that were handed down to me(manual wind VCA WG diamond, skagen, Tag).....
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Fortunately you have a broad collection: dressy, sporty etc so you aren't filling a need. I would say that Breguet is the pinnacle of watch making. Many consider the brand the absolute finest shadowed closely by Jaeger and Patek but of a far higher overall aesthetic. You dont appear to own a moonphase and a moonphase is a very important component of any collection. I love this watch and I believe it adds to your collection and duplicates nothing.
 
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Hermesaholic said:
Fortunately you have a broad collection: dressy, sporty etc so you aren't filling a need. I would say that Breguet is the pinnacle of watch making. Many consider the brand the absolute finest shadowed closely by Jaeger and Patek but of a far higher overall aesthetic. You dont appear to own a moonphase and a moonphase is a very important component of any collection. I love this watch and I believe it adds to your collection and duplicates nothing.
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Thank you Hermesaholic, :smile1: I need to try it on but I am afraid if I do...I may just bring it home. I still have three months of 39...
 
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ALLinTHEbag said:
Thank you Hermesaholic, :smile1: I need to try it on but I am afraid if I do...I may just bring it home. I still have three months of 39...
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You know my thoughts, I covet that watch and have always wanted a Breguet. I have never liked Patek. too stark IMO and Jaeger is not my thing. I love the workmanship on every component of the Breguet. I inherited two Breguet pocketwatches from the late 1800's and they are works of art inside and out.
 
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Hermesaholic said:
You know my thoughts, I covet that watch and have always wanted a Breguet. I have never liked Patek. too stark IMO and Jaeger is not my thing. I love the workmanship on every component of the Breguet. I inherited two Breguet pocketwatches from the late 1800's and they are works of art inside and out.
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I used to carry around my great grandfathers pocketwatch that he brought over from Europe. I think my mom has it....how wonderful that you have two. I will have to ask her the nest time I visit. I am not sure who made it but I loved it when I was younger. I almost typed young. lol
 
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Hermesaholic said:
You know my thoughts, I covet that watch and have always wanted a Breguet. I have never liked Patek. too stark IMO and Jaeger is not my thing. I love the workmanship on every component of the Breguet. I inherited two Breguet pocketwatches from the late 1800's and they are works of art inside and out.
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I am obsessed with antique watches, and a Breguet pocket watch is one of my fantasy pieces.
 
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I am with Ame - I'd love a Breguet. But I think DF would look better with one on his arm than mine :graucho:. One day I hope to get him one! Or a Patek! But I agree with Hermesaholic in that Breguet is the most beautiful out JLC and PP.
 
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