Breguet is THE definition of a classical watch in my eyes. Hope to be able to afford one some day.

Breguet is the reason I love watches. I remember first seeing one in a window and the rest is history!

Oh you're so right - when it comes to heritage, we GOTTA TALK BREGUET! I soooo agree they are not talked about enough! I still love almost all of their current catalogue, but I think Swatch could be doing more to push them to the forefront.

My dad is a retired watchmaker, and was invited to tour the Breguet facilities in Switzerland in the early 2000's. Even back then, he said they were hands down the most underrated watches in the market. Fast forward 20ish years later, I think they're still the best kept secret. While I wish I could afford a 5140BB, I'm glad my friends who pine for a Panda, know little to nothing about this brand

Simply the most beautiful. Breguet holds a sentimental place in my heart because my dear husband has shared his passion for Breguet with me. This was the first watch brand introduced to me from the world of haute horology, it opened my eyes to the art of timepieces. Thank you for a wonderful video!

Type 21 chronograph is still one of my favorites. Right after the Lange 1815. They did a tourbillon and carousel in one watch. They sell for 50% as soon as you leave the AD. The GP brand loses the same. Zenith seems to have made it out of this with a wait list for the Chronomaster sport and Defy 21 skeleton. Great content. Thank you. Your love and respect for Breguet came thru in your voice. Completely under loved and respected.

When looking at dress watches, I always get torn between "this is too common" and "this is too unique". I'd like my dress watch to be classic and understated yet unique. This hits it on all fronts (I'd perhaps like a movement that spans the entire watch size). Pretty sure this is gonna be a fair bit out of my budget at this time, but who's to say, it might just find its way to me at least by the time I'm 50 and can pull this off more believably. Side note: Thanks Teddy for all your videos featuring Nomos. I've become a huge fan, partially because their dress watches also hits it on all fronts. My next few watches will likely include at least a few Nomos references.

I didn't know Breguet had that many design firsts. Learned something new there. In that case, Teddy is right, they deserve more mention in the watch community. Never been on my radar.

Beautiful details on these watches! They are far out of my budget but I enjoy learning about them and appreciate the history and influence they have had on current designs.

I first learned of Breguet over 5 years ago when I was perusing through Chrono24. I was never a fan of sports watches, and most dress watches were dull, gentlemanly things with restrained personality. It was mildly entertaining, scrolling through various offerings, as one does when looking for a watch, until I came across a watch that looked completely different from all the rest. It's dial had a pattern unlike anything I had ever seen, it's decoration was so utterly captivating; videos I could find of it on KZfaq revealed a watch with many levels of complexity in such an elegant and simple presentation. I did not own a watch, although I certainly flirted with the idea of Piaget or Cartier as my first watch, even though at the time, they were far out of reach. But the Breguet ensared me. This was the watch that I passionately looked at with such longing for many nights, long after I should have been asleep. It became the watch that burned its image in my mind's eye, that I could feel as a phantom weight on my wrist as I imagined living with it as an extension of my personality. Young, foolish, it's price was, and still is, quite uncomfortably out of reach, a purchase that would be unwise in this volatile economy, especially as a watch that would not retain value, or be of interest to the collectors who flock about the Pateks and Rolexs like moths around a flame. I had to own it, I couldn't stop thinking about it while working, or eating, while spending time with friends. But an opportunity revealed itself. It would be a purchase that would cost me dearly (something that was always recommended against, never buy a watch you can't afford if it may damage you financially). Alas, I was, and am,a fool, who now proudly wears my first grail watch on my wrist. Possibly my only watch, because all others pale in my eyes. It took me five years of pining before this opportunity presented itself, one that will never happen again in my life. For me it was akin to winning a lottery! Luckily, I'm in a position were it won't hurt me as hard as it could. It certainly has delayed other things in my life, yet it is worth it as my grail now rests upon my wrist, it's weight a little heavier than I expected, but so utterly enchanting. My mind becomes aglow with warmth every instance that I look at it. I do, in fact, use it to tell the time, and love that I will wear it for the rest of my life. My grail watch is the Breguet Classique 5907ba/12/984 18k yellow gold, with a sub dial showing the seconds, an exhibition case back with a power reserve indicator on the back. It is 34mm in diameter, but wears much larger because of the straight lugs. 7.5mm thick with water resistance up to 30 meters. I were it every day with pride.

I really like the simplicity with the details that only appear when looking closely. And I could still read it without my glasses. That always helps.

@teddy, the video quality (lighting/audio/editing) of your videos are spectacular. But what keeps me coming back is the quality and diversity of your content ie from seiko 5 dress/dive to tissot/longines to grand seiko/Rolex to trinity watches while still taking care to include brands that are not as covered. Love the content!!

My daily wearer is a Breguet Marine Chronograph. I love the watch and the fact that Breguet is a sleeper. I am torn between believing all watch lovers should love the brand and wanting to keep the brand (almost) all to myself. Thanks for the vid!

Breguet started when Louis XVI was still king. The French Revolution was 14 years away. You can feel that time period just looking at this watch. The attention to detail is phenomenal.

I first learned about Breguet when I visited the FP Journe boutique in LA. I had always been fascinated with the unique look of FP Journe watches and the person there actually explained to me that although FP Journe looks unique, they take a lot of inspiration from Breguet.

I own a Breguet and am looking to buy another. I kinda wish you wouldn’t be pushing how great they are since their price hasn’t been artificially inflated yet. Try not to tell your pal O’Leary…

Breguet watches are incredible pieces. Just think how much hand work you are buying for this price: guilloche, coining, lugs welding, finishing. All in gold, even dial including! No any other brand can offer the same in this price range! If you love how Breguet classique looks like - it is must have, wear and enjoy! I'm proud owner of ref.5277: was preparing myself for this purchase for a few years, and never regrets that I've done it 😊. I love their blued Breguet hands - they looks amazing in reality, no any photos can show it - glossy deep blue and very thin 😍

Yes. Finally. Probably more than 10 years back the first time I laid my eyes on a Breguet and I knew that I was in love with this watch brand. BTW Teddy Great Job! Keep it up!

great video Teddy, I've always loved the Breguet style and look. You hit the nail on the head. I love their style and history. Thanks for creating it!

Just bought a type 21 3817 and i love it! happy to see more discussion of this brand!

Teddy, I can't believe you made a video on Breguet. Been waiting for this for a long time. I almost thought you had something against this wonderful brand.

Absolutely classic, I really love brequet’s dress watch, just perfect

The lack of text on the dial is amazing. Such a clean look, allows for the watch to speak for itself.

Absolutely beautiful. I wish I could afford one. I love the dial, simple but elegant. No unnecessary complications cluttering it up. I love the thickness, insanely thin. This watch is pure class. The type of watch I love to see, but most probably don't. The average person wants some gigantic diver with 20 complications and and insanely large dial. Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed hearing about every detail.

Agreed, I hope to handle one someday! Great video and education on the brand Teddy, loved it!

Had a chance to see one of my consultant putting on a Breguet Classique small seconds during his ward round, super classy!

Breguet / JLC / Zenith and Longines are far by most favourite brands. It always felt that they are the underdogs of the industry, and deserve far more respect in their respective tiers.

Love them glad you showcased this brand

Last year I ordered their catalogue and it is full of wonderful pieces, so many history and an unmatched quality. At the moment out of reach for me, but for sure to own a piece from Breguet would be something special.

Enjoyed the review. Breguet has put a lot of effort in hand work on both front & back of the Classique.

Stunning and understated. Would love to one day be able to own one, one can dream. Many thanks for the review, very interesting and informative.

I love Breguet with their history and the quality and style of their work! You mentioned the current fad of sports watches, but I appreciate more the thin bezel and delicate detailed design of the face! Beautiful work!

I note from the video you're in Cleveland, where I've lived since 1973. Finding a new Breguet in Cleveland is far, far from what one can find in Greater Cleveland jewelers but I got my pre-owned Breguet Heritage 8670 in a jewelers in downtown Charleston last December. Never expected to find the watch of my dreams in Charleston - I was thinking future trips to Boston and/or New York - but there it was. It call came together!

I LOVE Breguet. The one thing that stops them from getting the same attention as some other high horology brands, in my opinion, is they have haven't innovated in the trends (i.e. steel sports watches). They tend to innovate in the classic watchmaking area. I don't think they want to play in the space of the latest trends anyway and Swatch are happy with them in their current market position.

Breguet is such an amazing Manufacturer. Pound for pound, blows Patek out of the water.

Wow. Gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing this.

this was epic thx sir...., been on my list sometime ...., and u just got a new sub..

I’ve always loved the Type series, but this is remarkable. The finishing is unreal.

Much respect to this video Teddy, and of course to Breguet. I have been fascinated by this historic marque since I watched a documentary on the Marie Antoinette commissioned way back in 1783 by an unknown admirer of the Fench queen. I have a few very nice watches but if I can justify purchasing even an entry level model Breguet it would be the showpiece of my collection and a 5157 might just be that watch.

Great video Teddy. I love Breguet, and specifically the 5157 rose gold. It is a unique timepiece with beaucoup pedigree behind it.

the contrast on the rose gold dial and rotor is jaw droppingly beautiful.

Breguet is so underrated, thank you for this video 👍🏼

I use to work in a very top jewelry with the best brands of watches in Toronto,Vacheron, Audemar, Blancpain, Cartier, Girard , etc, And just to see the catalogues of Breguet and you see the list of famous customers and Napoleon is one of them, talk about the history of this brand and the respect that people who really know about nice pieces has for Breguet, love them

Breguet Marine (the old one) on my ‘colecccion’ list 😎. Beautiful dial, timeless piece.

Oh my god. Never seen this watch before, it’s gorgeous. That dial!

Beautiful design with huge number of quality touches. It’s quality, classic and eye catching to watch collectors. I see the comparisons with pocket watches just like a Dreyfuss pocket watch I have with a classic J&T Windmills decorated movement. Good video 👍

Beautiful! Calatrava and Classique - my favorite watches. Simple, elegant, understated and just beautiful.

When Teddy said “entry-level” and knowing it’s Swatch Group… I didn’t expect him to show a nearly $20k watch!

STUNNING!

My favorite watch brand. They’re also overlooked in their Type XX Pilot watches too but their Classique, Traditional and Marine watches are the ones I think of most often. I’d like a Marine if I was only going to purchase one Breguet and use it as a dress watch and a casual-dressy sportswear watch that I wasn’t going to use just every day.

Beautiful watch. Reminds me of RGM watches with the coin edge case, guilloche engraving, Breguet hands, and pocket watch heritage.

Wow, never knew about this watch. Glad I watched the video. It's incredible

I love Breguet! I owned one in the late 90s, and it was stolen from me. It was a Breguet Marine; the old style, of course with the pointy crown and it had a gold bracelet also. Anyway, I like the new watches, except for the fact that they lost their crown, which to me was a Breguet trademark and now they have a very standard crown, so I wish they’d bring that back. OK thanks for the great content.

I love the big empty dial center. It's quiet and contemplative. I'm sure it took quite a bit of courage to sign off on this design.

Timeless classics. About to purchase one myself. This will remain on my wrist as long as I walk!

The epitome of elegance. They are the most beautiful timepieces I have ever seen.

This watch is timeless beauty, their design is the epitome of "dress watch" in my opinion. Why the ugly or boring designs from Patek are glorifed by reviewers (and too many with more dollars than sense) while drop dead gorgeous designs like this are ignored is beyond me.

I've had a an earlier version of this watch for 25 years, in white gold. Supremely elegant, fantastic history. Every single detail is perfect.

One of my favourite brands. Classic, timeless, original design features and a solid pedigree...but a little outside my budget.

Love this !

Very refreshing video Teddy thanks. Perhaps review a Credor next?

Beautiful watches, and in my opinion, this design aesthetic is far superior to the more costly Nautilus and Royal Oak designs which are in vogue at the moment. Glad you made this video highlighting a timeless classic.

The Breguet classique 7147BB/29/9WU was the first watch that blew my mind, and still to this day it kills.

I just learned about Breguet and by the heavens...THIS is a brand that truly creates the epitome of exquisite timepieces.

I looked at several Breguet yesterday and was captivated by the 5177.

Absolutely love this rose gold model. Amazing video

I was at their museum in Paris yesterday, it was fascinating !

I love Breguet, and I love that they've stuck true to their roots. I love how special, and exclusive they are. Yeah Rolex and Breitlings are beautiful, AP's and Pateks are classy too. But in my eyes, nothing is a truer example of the art of fine horology than Breguet. Especially the Classique Chronométrie (7727 is my fav). What an incredible brand, with even more impressive time pieces.

Great choice to review the classique as it covers so much of what you illustrate. Two things: Simple is not easy and Timeless in this fast time - nice. I have been wondering when I would see a Breguet review. I especially like the repeated head nod to the pocket watch and wish that in more of your videos as I'm a fan of the pocket watch. One criticism of the watch is the 45 hour power reserve at 3 Hz. For my knowledge, I'm wondering how the thinness of the case may drive that - size of barrel and/or mainspring. Great again, Teddy and team!

The variant including a date window and seconds hand is probably my favorite watch.

Hello Teddy, thanks for the video, your work lately has been really interesting; I just watched your interview with the head of product design for Longines. You did a great job with the Longines interview, exactly what we need, to have a feel for the brand as its own and some detachment from swatch and eta. What I have just stated concerning standing alone is what Breguet is most likely facing. You need to get in contact with them and expose what the brand is about because their product does say a lot about the brand. By the way, the dial is more intricate than you know, I think the metal ring for the numerals is white gold or german silver dipped in gold, anyways, there is more to the dial than you mentioned, numbers are hand engraved and hand filled, very intricate techniques. Breguet is a great brand but we know very little, just like the Longines scenario. As I progess in watch collecting , I will be purchasing form them because the proof is in the pudding

Just recently bought a Rotary Canterbury aka the Sherlock Holmes watch. It's heavily inspired by classic Breguet style. It has quickly become one of my favorite watches in my collection.

Beautiful indeed. I would never find an opportunity to wear it, though. Thanks.

Yet again you are one of the few watch channels that choose to highlight brands that I feel are far more worthy of attention than the usual suspects! My friend owns three Breguets, the latest being an alarm version which is a few years old and was purchased in relative terms for next to no money and which is beautiful! Another great thing is that if you want new then the chances of being able to walk in a dealer ( we have two here in Vienna, one being a boutique) the chances of walking out with a watch is very high, unlike the usual suspects!

Okay, this is probably just me, but I'd prefer a Classique over something even like a Lange 1 (Different classes, I know). SO unbelievably beautiful.

I recently was able to pick up a used Reveil du Tsar. I love the design and the history too. I think it's time to sell more Omegas off to pick up another one.

Along side the technical innovations offered by Breguet in the watch-making history, aesthetically, the Breguet hand and Breguet numerals are the best gifts for the whole watch industry.

Two amazing watches for one amazing brand. Pure classiness

Right on Teddy. Once again solid proof that we have not only the same wrist size, but also the same (almost) taste. Breguet is the true one and only brand for kings and queens. We shall never forget that.

One of my favourite watches, name says it all Classique!

I fell in love with Breguet watches after an article in the Smithsonian about AL Breguet and his work. I still have the magazine, along with every book I can find. (Thanks to George Daniels for his careful documentation!) At some point I realized that the brand still existed and found a local dealer. I still go in every so often to look and adore. One day... EDIT: In my mind, to be true to the originals, it's best if a Breguet features at least one off-center dial or other feature. The beautiful asymmetry of his designs is one of the things that caught and held my eye.

Finally a Teddy video in wintertime.

Breguet makes absolutely stunning watches from their face finishing, coin edge and internals!

Their Classique 9067BB is my dream watch that I plan to get once I am financially secured enough. The design is stunning and the size of 33.5 is perfect for my wrist (I have a very small wrist but large hand).

I love Breguet so much 😩 And the cherry on top is that they are underrated so they cost less and they are rarer (so more special) 😋

Love them, have one and would like a classic but pricey even second hand.

Teddy is the man!

A good way to check off the Roman numerals box. I sometimes wonder how much I would actually spend for a watch. This one makes me wonder longer than a Saxonia. And the Saxonia is nice too.

At first glance I was not impressed but after looking at your examples, I thought this would be a beautiful watch to own. It is stately and refined.

Breguet and Piaget are due a big resurgence. Segments of the watch market have become so distorted in terms of pricing, these legendary brands need more love

5157 is one of my dream watch together with Lange saxonia 37 and PP 5170

Breguet is my favorite watch brand I have found so far. I found a Japanese brand today called Credor which also is pretty impressive but Breguet has all that massive history behind it. Jaeger-LeCoultre and A. Lange & Söhne are also amazing. Patek Philippe is a really good watch brand and Cartier has top quality watches.

Hey Teddy, I really like the KZfaq content you put out, it's very informative and visually appealing. Do you know of a microbrand that has similar looks to the Breguet Classique? I really like Breguet Classique but the price is out of my range at the moment. Seiko and IWC are in the ballpark but they are still far from that Breguet Classique aesthetic feel

Breguet is one of those brands that I would love to have and also I just watched the first season of Succession and I saw Kendall wearing the Classique Breguet. I was so happy to recognize it. I dont know why. Lol

Considering Breguet's history, what they represent, and what they currently are producing, Breguet is so underappreciated. The Classique 5157 is one of the best dress watches that you can currently buy today. Then there's the Classique 7147 with the white grand feu enamel dial, that's what I have my eye on. As to what Breguet should be doing, it's probably to market themselves better. They should still keep to the house style as that is what best represents them. What they should market/promote is to reach out with the really smart technical innovations they have, like their Hora Mundi calibre which allows quick switching of time zones displayed, the 10Hz calibre with magnetically suspended balance spring, just to name a few.

Breguet is a fantastic brand. Their watch designs are timeless and their legacy is legendary.

Teddy, Can you do a review on the Tissot Perpetual Calendar...Thanks!

The horamundi is an amazing piece that goes for half of retail worn.

While I will never be able to own one, Breguet remains THE aspirational brand for me. The Marine, Type XX, XXI, XXII, Classique, etcetera, all speak a language transcending the trinity brands, in my opinion.

So I saw the title then went on a chrono24 trawl to look at breguet. And oh my gawd I was sleeping on them. Some of the super stylised art deco pieces really surprised me