The name Breguet is a benchmark for quality, history, and
innovation in the watch world.
Since 1775 this company has been making some of the finest
time pieces in history and has been worn by some of the most
famous people that ever lived.
In this article we take a look at this company and the long and
distinguished history that it has built.
Those that know quality craftsmanship, know the name Breguet.
innovation in the watch world.
Since 1775 this company has been making some of the finest
time pieces in history and has been worn by some of the most
famous people that ever lived.
In this article we take a look at this company and the long and
distinguished history that it has built.
Those that know quality craftsmanship, know the name Breguet.
Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) founded his workshop in 1775 in Paris.
This was the start of a sequence of watch making innovations that are still at the pinnacle of the craft,
even today.
Breguet is responsible for the creation of the first successful self winding “perpetuelle” watches,
the introduction of gongs for the repeating watches, and the first shock-protection for balance pivots.
During the French revolution, Breguet resided in Switzerland, and upon his return to Paris he created
his first carriage clock (which was sold to Napoleon Bonaparte) and the of course, the Tourbillon.
During his career, many royal figures chose his creations as their timepiece of choice. One of his most
famous appointments was to Marie Antoinette. The piece he created for her is on display in a museum
to this day and is regarded as one of the most important examples of watch making history in the
world.
Notable Patrons
Marie Antoinette
Napoleon Bonaparte
Tsar Alexander 1st of Russia
George Washington 1st American President
Queen Victoria of Great Britain
Sir Winston Churchill
That is a very small number of notable figures that chose Breguets work.
The company continues to innovate to the present day, long after the founders death in 1823.
This was the start of a sequence of watch making innovations that are still at the pinnacle of the craft,
even today.
Breguet is responsible for the creation of the first successful self winding “perpetuelle” watches,
the introduction of gongs for the repeating watches, and the first shock-protection for balance pivots.
During the French revolution, Breguet resided in Switzerland, and upon his return to Paris he created
his first carriage clock (which was sold to Napoleon Bonaparte) and the of course, the Tourbillon.
During his career, many royal figures chose his creations as their timepiece of choice. One of his most
famous appointments was to Marie Antoinette. The piece he created for her is on display in a museum
to this day and is regarded as one of the most important examples of watch making history in the
world.
Notable Patrons
Marie Antoinette
Napoleon Bonaparte
Tsar Alexander 1st of Russia
George Washington 1st American President
Queen Victoria of Great Britain
Sir Winston Churchill
That is a very small number of notable figures that chose Breguets work.
The company continues to innovate to the present day, long after the founders death in 1823.
Breguet is very selective about where their watches are sold.
Like most luxury watch brands they maintain a number of their own boutiques in exclusive locations
across the world but also allow carefully selected high end retailers to sell their products.
Like most luxury watch brands they maintain a number of their own boutiques in exclusive locations
across the world but also allow carefully selected high end retailers to sell their products.
