Breguet is mixing things up in its Classique Dame collection, introducing the 8068 with a quick strap-change feature for the first time. The Breguet Classique Dame 8068, which comes in either a white- or rose-gold case, allows its wearers to quickly and easily change between an array of colourful straps – thus transforming the aesthetic of the watch.
The Classique collection
Maison Breguet’s Classique collection is all about purity and refinement. As well as being a watchmaker, Abraham-Louis Breguet is also considered to be one of the first designers. When founding the company in 1775, the Baroque style was very much in favour – Breguet, however, also introduced neoclassical aesthetics into watchmaking. This is evident within the enduring Classique collection, with its avant-garde style, high readability, and exquisite dial.
Case
The Classique Dame 8068 comes in a either rose or white-gold with the maison’s recognisable fluted caseband. The 30 mm precious metal case and lugs sparkle with no less than 64 brilliant-cut diamonds. In addition, the crown no longer features a blue sapphire, but rather a cabochon diamond. As a result, the watch’s colour scheme can fit harmoniously to any strap option. In addition, the watch is water-resistant to 30 m.
Dial
The dial is indeed avant-garde in its style, featuring open-tipped pomme hands and a refined central guilloche pattern. The horology house achieves this with the help of a traditional rose engine lathe. Highly feminine in its style, surrounding the elegant timepiece’s central motif is a ring of mother-of-pearl. In addition, signature Breguet numerals display the hours on the chapter ring. Finally, a subtle oval cartouche bearing the brand logo appears at 12 o’clock, adding another traditional touch.
Movement
Powering the new Classique Dame 8068 is the calibre 537/3. Sparing no attention to detail, it features a platinum oscillating weight, hand-graved on a rose engine with a circular barleycorn pattern. The sapphire crystal caseback also displays other decorations for which Breguet is revered, including chamfering and the Côtes de Genève motif. The rhodium-plated self-winding movement, which beats at a fairly unusual frequency of 3.5 Hz, is endowed with a 45-hour power reserve. Furthermore, it integrates an in-line Swiss lever escapement and a silicon balance spring. Silicon is not only resistant to corrosion and wear, but is also insensitive to the influence of magnetic fields – thus improving the precision of the timepiece.
Straps with quick-change system
Last but not least, the all-important straps. The Classique Dame 8068 introduces – for the first time in the Breguet collections – a set of three interchangeable straps in one box. This rapid interchange system allows clients to easily switch from one strap to another without a tool. Simply pressing the pusher located under the strap enables the user to lift up, remove and replace it with one of the two other straps, each fitted with a gold buckle.
Meanwhile, the strap options include ‘teal blue’ and ‘Byzantium purple’ for the white-gold version, or ‘peacock blue’ and ‘raspberry pink’ for the rose-gold model. There is also the option of a black satin strap for those wanting a more subtle aesthetic. The price of the Breguet Classique Dame8068 is 27,200 euros, regardless of precious material.
Breitling and the Australian lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina are launching a second limited edition of its Top Time Deus Chronograph. The 2021 Top Time Deus Limited Edition sold out incredibly quickly. With Breitling Top Time chronographs first making an appearance in 1964, Willy Breitling was the brains behind this sportier, more modern alternative to…
In addition to a redesigned Submariner and new Oyster Perpetual models, Rolex is also introducing a new version of the Sky-Dweller with an Oysterflex bracelet. Previously only "professional" models such as the Rolex Daytona and Yacht-Master were available with this bracelet, which is made of metal blades covered with elastomer. The new combination is reserved…
With the Luminor Tre Giorni PAM01628, Panerai presents a new watch that pays homage to the brand’s historical roots. The watch features a robust 47mm case, a vintage-inspired dial, and a manual movement. It embodies the brand’s commitment to blending tradition with modern innovation. Let’s take a closer look at the features of this timepiece.…
Breguet is enriching its new generation of Marine watches with a creation housing three horological complications. In addition to an alarm, the Marine Alarme Musicale 5547 displays a second time zone as well as the date. Breguet Marine Alarm Musicale 5547 The alarm is a multi-purpose function suited to a number of daily requirements, such…
The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Knights Of The Round Table Titanium Damascus is the latest addition to the collection launched in 2013, which uniquely combines the medieval myth of King Arthur with Roger Dubuis' progressive approach to horology. This new version stands for the contrast between ice and fire. The titanium case with Damascus pattern symbolises…
With the Pelagos FXD GMT, Tudor expands its FXD line of watches to include a model designed for the Aéronautique Navale, the French Naval Aviation. The watch was developed to meet the specific needs of aviators and features a GMT function that displays Zulu time, the standard reference time in global aviation. This watch is…
The new OMEGA Speedmaster Chronoscope adds an elegant chronograph with vintage aesthetics to the collection. The name Chronoscope says it all. Because with the watch, the speed of an object, the distance to an event and the heartbeat of a person can be measured. For this purpose, the watch has three scales that give the…
Exactly 75 years ago, the first Porsche sports car was registered in 1948. Ferry Porsche wanted a light, efficient sports car. Since one of that kind did not exist according to his ideas, he simply built one himself. Thus, the Porsche 356 "No. 1" Roadster was presented to the world on June 8, 1948. Shortly…
On the occasion of the manufacture’s 175thjubilee Patek Philippe presented some new models. The star among those: The Grandmaster Chime. A version with a white gold case and a black and white dial became part of the collection in 2016 already. Now the brand introduced another white gold model with two blue opaline dials: The Grandmaster Chime…
After four years of development, the time has come: Breguet presents two new pilot's watches inspired by the Maison’s military (Type 20) as well as civilian (Type XX) models of the 1950s. The new Type 20 Chronographe 2057 and the Type XX Chronographe 2067 fully stand in the tradition of Breguet's close relationship with aviation.…
Rolex's ever-popular Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II is enjoying an update at this year's Watches and Wonders fair, with two new editions joining the collection. The two Oystersteel novelties feature a 24-hour graduated two-colour Cerachrom bezel insert in grey and black ceramic, a feature we saw for the first time only last year. The only difference…
Breguet presents two new models in its Classique collection: the Classique 5177 and Classique 7787. These references showcase the brand's commitment to traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Encased in platinum, the watches feature dials made of black Grand Feu enamel, a noble material known for its beauty. The Classique 5177 offers a pure representation of…
The Laurent Ferrier Square Micro-Rotor Retro combines the Art Deco aesthetic of the 1930s with an innovative micro-rotor movement. The bold shape of the case is combined with architectural dials to capture the spirit of the decade. The house presents two versions: the choice here is between a red gold or stainless steel case. Both…