Founded in Paris in 1775 by Abraham-Louis Breguet, Breguet is one of the world's oldest watch brands and is considered one of the world's top five watch brands. Its founder, Breguet, is said to have "advanced the history of watches by 200 years," having invented and improved numerous innovative mechanisms that are essential to modern mechanical watches, including the tourbillon, perpetual calendar, minute repeater (gong type), and automatic winding mechanism.
Since its founding, the brand has had customers including Marie Antoinette of the French royal family, European royalty, and celebrities from all walks of life, and its outstanding craftsmanship and refined aesthetic have been beloved throughout the ages. Combining advanced Swiss watchmaking technology with elegant French design, the brand continues to craft timepieces that emphasize both tradition and innovation. Since joining the Swatch Group in 1999, the brand has firmly established itself as the group's flagship brand.
Breguet's distinctive features
The greatest feature of Breguet watches is that they have inherited the many innovative mechanisms created by the company's founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet, and combined them with modern technology. Many models feature complex mechanisms such as tourbillons, and their intricate movements and beautiful finishes never fail to fascinate watch enthusiasts.
Another major attraction of Breguet is its unique design. Breguet hands with holes at the tips, elegant Breguet numerals, the grooved "coin edge" decoration on the side of the case, and the beautiful hand-guilloched dial are traditional designs that have been passed down since the company's founding, making Breguet timepieces instantly recognizable.
Furthermore, Breguet boasts high quality and durability. With skilled artisans assembling and decorating their timepieces by hand and strict quality control, the brand offers timepieces that can be enjoyed for generations to come.
