Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7097
7097BR/GB/3WU
Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7097
7097BB/GY/9WU
Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7097
7097BB/G1/9WU
Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7097
7097BR/G1/9WU
- Movement 505SR1
- Diameter 40 mm
- Shape Round
- Material 18K rose gold
- Number of components 249
- Winding Automatic
- Movement 505SR1
- Diameter 40 mm
- Shape Round
- Material 18K white gold
- Number of components 249
- Winding Automatic
- Movement 505SR1
- Diameter 40 mm
- Shape Round
- Material 18K white gold
- Number of components 249
- Winding Automatic
- Movement 505SR1
- Diameter 40 mm
- Shape Round
- Material 18K rose gold
- Number of components 249
- Winding Automatic
Superimposed on the emblematic off-centred dial, the small seconds are indicated at 10 o’clock thanks to a retrograde hand.
Entirely symmetrical, this watch leaves no doubt that it belongs to the Tradition collection. The bridges, wheels, escapement, barrel and other components of the movement, usually hidden beneath the dial, are here exposed on the main plate. Another highlight of the timepiece is the pare-chute located at 4 o’clock. This Breguet invention protects the pivots of the balance wheel from impact. It is the forerunner of the modern “Incabloc” and all other shock protection mechanisms.
Timepiece Architecture
Movement 505SR1
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Balance wheel
Breguet
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Power reserve
50 hours
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Thickness
6.3 mm
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Frequency
3 Hz
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Width
32.8 mm
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Number of components
249
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Winding
Automatic
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Balance spring
Breguet silicon balance spring
The seconds display makes it possible to follow the passage of time with precision. Depending on the construction of the movement, it may take the form of a central seconds hand or an off-centred small seconds display, integrated into the architecture of the dial.
Hand engraving
Hand engraving consists in incising the material using traditional tools to create decorations, inscriptions or motifs. Each gesture calls upon the artisan’s expertise and gives the piece a unique character.
Engine-turning engraves regular patterns into the material using a hand-operated lathe. At Breguet, this expertise structures the dial, catches the light and reinforces the legibility of the indications.
Microblasting consists in projecting fine beads onto a metal surface in order to obtain a matte, even and slightly textured finish. This finish softens reflections and enhances the contrasts with polished or satin-finished surfaces.
Perlage
Perlage consists in applying small regular overlapping circles to the movement components. This decorative finish creates a luminous texture and highlights the care devoted to surfaces that are usually only scarcely visible.
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