Watch Review | Breguet 7047 Tradition

More than two centuries after Abraham Louis Breguet started his company , the Swiss inventor's creations remain a vital part of modern horology and Breguet's influences can be seen today in everything from cases and complications to decorations and dials.

In 2010 the company introduced the Tradition 7047 ,Mixing centuries old watchmaking techniques with that of the most radical horological advancements, this new timepiece is encased in platinum , as are the soldered platinum lugs with sewed through bars for the strap , the three dimension open structures is protected by a domed sapphire crystal .The caliber 569 tourbillon movement is treated with an anthracite- gray colored metal compound ,the finish of which is the result of a darker than ruthenium platinum alloy that has gone through a new and improved "electro deposition" process.

The silvered 18k gold small dial is located at the 7 o'clock position that is flourished by a hand executed engine turned pattern and is finished by a chapter ring with roman numerals. To the right of the dial is the marvelous fusee-and- chain mechanism ,which maintains a constant force for as long as the watch is running, and resulted to an even flow of power to the watch mechanism and consistent rate precision regardless of whether the watch is fully wound , or nearly exhausted of power. Four patent cover the large tourbillon resonator at 1 o'clock , one for a titanium balance and three relating to Breguet silicon balance springs.
The caliber 569 has a 50 hours power reserve and the indicator is fitted directly on the barrel. These timepiece is equipped with a sapphire case back and has a water resistant to 30 meters ,all of these is fitted on a crocodile leather strap and a platinum buckle with the Breguet signature.