Breguet manufactory is one of the oldest in the watch making industry. Not ones this name has gained the general recognition by the almighty people of this world.
The evidence that Breguet was used by the kings and queens of the past centuries tells a lot about the quality of the timepieces. Nevertheless the fact that in 2005 a Breguet watch has won two awards at two different events, says even more about it.
Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) was one of the few whose innovatory genius has had a real impact on time. Both Napoléon and Wellington were consulting their Breguets at Waterloo!
Other famous wearers include Dumas' Count of Monte Cristo, Phileas Fogg, the time conscious hero of Jules Verne's Around the world in Eighty Days. Since 1787 each Breguet watch is recorded with the name of the individual maker, the cost price, sale date and identity of the purchaser. Breguet produced the first automatic watch, the Perpétuelle, in 1765.
The Breguet Watch Company
Breguet, the Swiss watch company upholding traditions, has an extensive and illustrious family tree. Many consider its founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet to be the father of watch industry.
New Breguet Watches
As the result, the watch aficionados witnessed the appearance of a modern watch which reflects the history of the Breguet brand while surpassing the boundary of mere fashionable retro style.
Breguet Marine Chronograph
Breguet is appreciated worldwide as a prestigious French watch making company.The new Breguet MARINE chronograph created in 18-karat white gold is sure to attract a lot of attention due to the face made of 18-karat silvered gold with a wave pattern.
Breguet Tradition Watch
More than once Breguet watches have been awarded the most prestigious awards in the world of watchmaking.