Breguet numerals
Some Breguet watches display the distinctive numerals that A.- L. Breguet designed. Although he himself was no calligraphist, Breguet’s Arabic numerals show his flair for combining function with elegance.
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A single number
Watch enthusiasts agree that each Breguet watch represents an exceptional standard of horological art that deserves to be identified for posterity. Since Breguet’s early days, the manufacturing numbers of its watches have enabled collectors to confirm their origin and provenance.
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Breguet hands
Breguet watches have featured its founder’s celebrated hollow, eccentric “moon” tip watch hands for over two centuries now.
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Engine-turned dials
Around 1786, Breguet began fitting his watches with engine-turned silver or gold dials of his own design. Hand-crafted engine-turned motifs are one of the unmistakable hallmarks of a Breguet watch.
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The secret signature
Their very success soon made Breguet’s watches a tempting target for counterfeiters. In 1795, Breguet came up with a countermeasure : the secret signature.
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Caseband fluting
The fluting ( fine grooves enhanced with double beading ) on the case band of Breguet’s watches is another of the discreet decorative details that constitute what has become known as the Breguet style.
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Lugs
Although essential only to wristwatches, the lugs that link the strap to the case bear all the hallmarks of authentic Breguet styling. Screw-pins, rather than the more usual sprung bars, hold the strap between the horns, a solution that is not only better looking but also more secure.
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