This year at Baselworld 2014, Breguet introduced eight new timepieces including the new ref. 5377 Extra-Thin Tourbillon Automatique available in either 18K rose gold ref. 5377BR/12/9WU or in platinum ref. 5377PT/12/9WU. Today, we bring you our hands-on review of this exceptional timepiece with these incredible images under natural light that we captured just for you. This new extra-thin tourbillon has already been included in the pre-selection for the 2014 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève here and is now regarded as the world's thinnest automatic tourbillon movement. This new watch featuring all the traditional Breguet elements, seems to be one of the top contenders for one of the prizes to be awarded on October 31st at the Grand Théâtre de Genève. As you all know, Abraham-Louis Breguet was the father of the tourbillon in 1795, and this watch honors his groundbreaking creation in a flawless manner.
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Baselworld 2014: Breguet Classique Extra-Thin Tourbillon Automatique ref. 5377. Live Pictures and Pricing.
This year at Baselworld 2014, Breguet introduced eight new timepieces including the new ref. 5377 Extra-Thin Tourbillon Automatique available in either 18K rose gold under ref. 5377BR/12/9WU or in platinum under ref. 5377PT/12/9WU. This extra thin tourbillon is now regarded as the world's thinnest automatic tourbillon movement. The ref. 5377 is fitted with a delicate case measuring 42 mm in diameter and only 7 mm in thickness. This new watch features all the traditional Breguet signature elements including the hand guilloché dial, the fluting on the case band, the secret signature and the iconic blued open-tipped Breguet hands. The Breguet Extra-Thin Tourbillon ref. 5377 features an 18K gold silvered dial with four different engine-turned —guilloché— patterns, hours chapter ring with Roman numerals, power reserve indicator at 9 and tourbillon carriage with seconds register between 5 and 6 o'clock.
The Breguet extra-thin automatic movement with tourbillon calibre 581DR is fully visible via the display case back and is a real treat for the eyes. This calibre with 42 jewels, silicon escapement and anti-magnetic properties provides an outstanding power reserve of 90 hours when fully wound. The round out the elegant design of this timepiece, the watch is fitted with a brown alligator strap with triple-blade folding clasp.
Sticker Price 146,000 CHF ex VAT. For more info on Breguet click here.
