Introducing Breguet Celebrates the 225th Anniversary of the Tourbillon with Four New Releases, And the Return of a Collector Favorite (Live Pics)
Breguet is celebrating the 225th anniversary of the tourbillon patent with four new watch releases. The collection includes a new reference and the return of a collector-favorite model, highlighting the brand's historical innovation.
Why it matters
This marks a significant milestone in horological history, showcasing the evolution of high-end mechanical watchmaking.
The year was 7 Messidor Year IX—or for those who don't follow the French Republican Calendar, June 26, 1801. After years of intense study and experimentation and some correspondence with his friend John Arnold (who similarly experimented with the concept before his death in 1799), Abraham-Louis Breguet was granted a 10-year patent for the "tourbillon." By 1829, Breguet and his workshop would only make 40 watches with the regulating organ, which was designed to eliminate positional errors and distribute oil (which often thickened in place), thereby lubricating parts more evenly.
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