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Breguet · Haute Horlogerie

Tradition Review & Buying Guide

On the wrist
On the wrist
Dial detail
Case profile
Caseback / movement
Bracelet & clasp
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The Tradition is one of the most distinctive watches in production — it exposes a movement architecture inspired by Breguet’s own historical “souscription” watches on the dial side.

The bottom line

One of the most distinctive watches made — history turned inside out.

Consider it if you want a true conversation piece with real heritage.

Case
~40 mm
Style
Open-worked
Inspiration
1790s souscription
Retail from
~$28,000

Mechanics as the face

Bridges, gears and the balance are arranged symmetrically on the front, turning the movement itself into the design — a modern interpretation of 200-year-old ideas.

A statement piece

It’s for the collector who wants something visually unmistakable and deeply rooted in horological history.

Drop your licensed or original photos into these slots — each is labeled by shot type.

Where to buy

Chrono24
Global dealer marketplace · escrow
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Brand boutique
Allocation · waitlist
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Specialist dealers
Vetted pre-owned · authentication
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Questions buyers ask

Why is the movement on the front?
It revives the look of Breguet’s late-1700s subscription watches as a design feature.
Is it hard to read?
The time sits off-center; legibility is good once you know where to look.
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Chloe Tran
Founder · Geek Watches

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Published 2026-06-01Updated 2026-06-11