[ChaoticBliss]

Came across a local deal on this one and couldn't pass it up. It is in excellent shape save for a few tiny hairlines which I'll take of later and has a full service history.

First order of business for me is to get a new strap. I do like the rubber but it came with a long strap which isn't even close to fitting on my small wrist so I think I'll get a navy blue croc band to try out.

Here are some quick snaps I took...I'll post some others once I change the strap.

 

[ulackfocus]

You're "Incoming!" threads are priority posts. :thumbup1: That's another sweet watch in your box. :001_wub:

 

[CometHunter]

 

[ChaoticBliss]

You're "Incoming!" threads are priority posts. :thumbup1: That's another sweet watch in your box. :001_wub:

I'll probably make myself a lier by saying this but that should be it for a while. I did have to let go of my Chronoswiss for this one to appease the wife.

 

[ulackfocus]

I'll probably make myself a lier by saying this but that should be it for a while. I did have to let go of my Chronoswiss for this one to appease the wife.

A tough one, but you made the correct decision IMO. Funny thing is that's exactly what will happen with my Chronoswiss one day - but for a different Breguet.

 

[SemperEadem2]

Good watch; Breguet makes a good one. Although I can't spend more than USD$500.00 for a watch myself, I do have to admit you made a good call. Breguet is worth the money, for sure - I just don't have the jack for it.

 

[Grumpyguy]

Beautiful dial. Like the case work. More cases should be detailed/engraved/ decorated like that (not sure of the correct terminology). The big date and hands, wow! And, of course, the decorated movement is beyond description.

 

[ulackfocus]

Beautiful dial.

Engine turned dial work = guilloché (gee-oh-shay, with a hard G as in "gorilla" - not the soft one that sounds almost like a J as in "George")

The word comes from Guillot, the name of the French inventor of the rose engine machine that engraves the patterns. You can see them mentioned in this thread:

http://www.watchtalkforums.info/forums/american-vintage-watch-forum/31792.htm

Like the case work. More cases should be detailed/engraved/ decorated like that (not sure of the correct terminology).

If you mean the sides, that's called a coin edge I think.

 

[CometHunter]

...If you mean the sides, that's called a coin edge I think.

A "reed" edge would also be acceptable. Reeding is a term used by mints and coin collectors.

 

[Presa canary]

Artwork.... Inside and out

 

[Aquaaiea]

Artwork.... Inside and out

Exactly what I was thinking, especially the close up shot of rotor. It's as if beautiful Agent 99 will glide across the screen in front of that golden rotor!

 

[Wombat]

Fantastic. Love the watch, lots of gorgeous detail all over.