BOUTIQUE
BREGUET
Classique 5177 Grand Feu Blue Enamel
While not the first example of an enamel dial
model within the Classique collection, the new
Breguet Classique 5177 Grand Feu Blue Enamel
is the first to feature a deep blue grand feu
enamel treatment. And, to showcase reverence
to its history, Breguet is transposing onto the
dial the same blue hue it uses to color its famed
‘Breguet hands.’
And to be sure the wearer can read the
watch’s hands as they traverse a Breguet blue
dial, the watchmaker has rhodium-plated its
historic Breguet moon-tipped steel design.
Similarly, the watch’s Arabic numerals, stars,
date, diamond shapes and fleur-de-lis on the
chapter ring are silvered and sized larger than
those seen on other Breguet dials. Look closely
at 6 o’clock to see Breguet’s secret signature.
Finally, as with all enameled dials at Breguet,
you’ll find that the calligraphy on this Breguet
Classique 5177 Grand Feu Blue Enamel echoes
that seen on dials designed by Abraham-Louis
Breguet, as seen, for example, on the Breguet
No. 15 watch launched in 1787.
Inside, Breguet retains the self-winding 777Q
mechanical caliber it places in past Classique
5177 models. The caliber is thin, which means its
fits nicely into the slim 38mm white gold case
with fluted sides and lugs that are welded and
rounded toward the dark blue alligator leather
strap. The 777Q also utilizes silicon for the lever
and escape wheel, while its rotor is engine-
turned 18-karat gold, and fully decorated with
hand-wrought chamfering, circular graining and
brushing.
Price: 23,100 CHF, or about $23,000.
IW RATING
Design: 8 (out of 10)
Classic, with historic hands and case.
Innovation: 7
Silicon components within proven caliber.
Finissage: 9
Beautiful, with a notably rich enamel dial.
Legibility: 8
Super clean, though the date is a bit tight.
Rarity: 7
Limited production, but not a limited edition.
Value: 7
A premium price for a gold three-hand
with date.
Overall iW rating: 46 (out of 60)
34 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | SPRING 2019