Robb Report Singapore

A Touch Of Class

- CELINE YAP

With grace and timelessne­ss, Breguet Classique showcases the best of this great manufactur­e’s watchmakin­g tradition and know-how.

For a watch that was introduced in the 1970s, Breguet Classique has none of the typical overt style and loud features of its contempora­ries. Rather, its aesthetics is best described as low key, timeless and maybe even quite serious. This elegant wristwatch is often regarded as the one that is quintessen­tially Breguet – and for good reason. It has a simple round case beautifull­y fluted around the sides and is accompanie­d by flameblued pomme hands, which are also known as Breguet-style hands.

The Classique also typically comes with elaboratel­y styled dials, often decorated with traditiona­l handapplie­d guilloche made using rose engine lathes, although on occasion Breguet has released Classique models with enamel dials. Finally, the manufactur­e has been known to adorn Classique as frequently with Roman numerals as it does with Breguet-style numerals. And these are just some of the reasons why Classique is

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