Breguet
The House of Breguet, founded in 1775, is the epitome of excellence in watchmaking and forms part of the European cultural heritage. Its creations have been owned by some of the greatest figures in history. The famous Breguet archives house the details of every watch sold since the end of the eighteenth century. Today, the artisans at the House of Breguet continue to make unique works of art that bear witness to the brand’s rich history.
If Breguet holds a special place in our cultural heritage, it is because its founder, A.-L. Breguet (1747-1823), set the standard by which all fine watchmaking has since been judged. Today, his heirs at Breguet still make each watch as a model of supreme horological art.
Breguet’s creativity and ingenuity have not dwindled over time, but have on the contrary steadily increased: witness the fact that since 1999, the list of patents registered during this recent period is now considerably longer than that of the founder’s inventions.
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Breguet, the Art of Craftsmanship
The House of Breguet is one of the few to have developed internal workshops for engraving, anglage, enameling, and guillochage.
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History of Breguet
In 1775, Abraham-Louis Breguet opened his own workshop in the Île de la Cité in Paris. The early years of this brilliant watchmaker were marked by inventions that still benefit the entire watchmaking industry today. For over two centuries, Breguet has been a symbol of exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Notable figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie Antoinette have chosen Breguet for their personal timepieces, marking their moments in history with our creations.
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Design Principles of Breguet
The art of watchmaking is at the very heart of the Maison’s craft with more than thirty different decoration methods and watchmaking techniques coming together to adorn their timepieces. The components crafted are often visible through a crystalline caseback but Breguet, as a prestigious watchmaker, applies the same finishing even to elements that are not visible, leading to the creation of exceptional timepieces.
