Breguet celebrates its 250th anniversary: exclusive new products and living heritage

To celebrate its 250 years of perpetual innovation in the service of fine watchmaking, Breguet orchestrates a year-long anniversary celebration... Immersive exhibitions, historic sales, new creations and horological discoveries: 2025 seals the promise of a journey through time that retraces the soul and genius of the Maison founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet.

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Breguet's "Drawers of Time" Exhibitions

Partner of the Comité Colbert and involved in numerous museum initiatives, there Maison reminds each generation of the importance of innovation, excellence and respect for tradition, whether through internal training, the restoration of historical pieces or sharing with the general public during a series of exhibitions called "The Drawers of Time", organized in several capital cities (Paris, Shanghai, New York, Geneva, London, Seoul, Tokyo, Dubai...).

These immersive and educational experiences invite the public to relive key moments in Breguet's genius through interactive drawers, each dedicated to a major invention or horological question, such as that of the tourbillon obtained by patent on June 26, 1801.

Exceptional auction branded Breguet

Sotheby's Geneva is preparing to organize on November 9ththe largest auction dedicated to Breguet in 30 yearsHistorical pieces paying tribute to the incomparable legacy of Abraham-Louis Breguet will be presented, such as a tact perpetual watch created especially for King George IV in 1827. The entire sale illustrates the progress made and the capacity of the Maison to transcend eras while maintaining a continuity of exceptional style and technique. 

Gregory Kissling, CEO of Breguet, expresses his pride as this sale approaches: "This anniversary is thesecond-hand to celebrate the creative genius of Abraham-Louis Breguet and his many inventions. These timepieces, each with its own unique story, are ready to begin a new chapter. This sale is not merely a passing of the torch, but a true celebration of the art of watchmaking and Breguet's exceptional heritage."

Breguet Gold

At thesecond-hand To mark this anniversary, the Manufacture is introducing a new exclusive alloy called "or Breguet" - a symbol of excellence and expertise - an 18K gold coin composed of 75% pure gold, enriched withsilver, Made of copper and palladium, inspired by 18th-century alloys, the new gold is designed to guarantee brilliance, stability, and longevity, while paying homage to the historical refinement so dear to Breguet. This new gold adorns, in particular, the anniversary editions of the Classique Souscription 2025 and the Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255.

For its 250th anniversary, Breguet has delivered a masterful demonstration of its vocation to combine tradition, creativity and a contemporary vision of fine watchmaking, while reaffirming the transmission of its extraordinary human and technical heritage.

250 years of Breguet: new releases and limited editions in the watch world

Classic Subscription 2025

The Classic Subscription 2025 is the iconic inaugural piece of the celebration of Breguet's 250th anniversaryInspired by the first so-called watches "subscription" Designed by Abraham-Louis Breguet, it features a clean design with a white Grand Feu enamel dial and a single blue hand in the shape of a hollowed-out apple, a tribute to its origins. The 40 mm case is made of exclusive Breguet Gold, alloy specially designed for thesecond-hand, guaranteeing brilliance and robustness. Its VS00 hand-wound movement offers a 96-hour power reserve, incorporating modern innovations such as the Nivachron™ balance spring. This watch perfectly embodies the balance between historical tradition and current know-how, while being engraved with the 250th anniversary logo.

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Classic Sidereal Tourbillon 7255

This limited edition only 50 copies honors A.-L. Breguet's patent for the tourbillon in 1801. The Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 offers a spectacular interpretation of the flying whirlwind with a mysterious architecture that gives the impression that the mechanism is floating in the space of the dial. Its case in Breguet Gold The 38mm case showcases a sumptuous Grand Feu aventurine enamel dial in midnight blue, evoking a starry sky. The hand-wound 187M1 movement has a 50-hour power reserve with a Nivachron™ hairspring and screw balance. combining high technology and rare eleganceEach watch is numbered and branded to mark this historic anniversary.

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Marine Hora Mundi 5555

The Marine Hora Mundi 5555 is the fifth installment in the celebrations. Limited to 50 pieces, it blends Breguet's maritime heritage with an innovative aesthetic approach. Its dial features two levels: a guilloché Breguet gold dial with a gradient from sky blue to navy blue, and a hand-painted sapphire crystal to represent a phosphorescent night view of Earth from spaceinspired by the NASA photo "Black Marble". It is powered by the automatic caliber 77F1, offering instant and programmable time zone switching via four exclusive patents. The 43.9 mm case is made of Breguet Gold with a sapphire background decorated with the pattern “Quai de l'Horloge” and a water resistance of 100 meters, Designed for modern travelers.

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Type XX Chronograph 2075

Following on from the Paris and Shanghai stages of the anniversary celebrations, Breguet presents the Type XX chronograph reference 2075 in New York. two versions : a black aluminum dial and a limited edition of 250 pieces with dial silver Vertical brushed finish. This pilot's watch features a compact diameter and a hand-wound movement derived from the 2023 caliber 728 at 5 Hz, renamed 7278/7279 depending on the version. The flyback function allows the timekeeping to be restarted with a simple press. The case is made of Breguet Gold completes the historical and technical character of this creation, tribute to the famous military chronometers of the Maison.

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Tradition Retrograde Second 7035

The Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7035 model, limited to 250 pieces, is a return to the roots inspired by the original Tradition style. It is distinguished in particular by its superb Grand Feu blue enamel dial, a first in this collection, and by its retrograde seconds complication visible on the hand-guilloché dial. This timepiece combines a sophisticated design with a 505 SR automatic movement offering a 50-hour power reserve, a Breguet balance wheel, and a Nivachron™ balance spring. This piece reflects Breguet's desire to marrying tradition and innovation in a particularly refined aesthetic and highly complex.

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New women's models "Queen of Naples" 9935 and 8925

To celebrate women, Breguet is enriching its Reine de Naples collection with two exclusive references. The 9935, delivered in a special 250th-anniversary red case, offers a elegant and feminine styleAs for the 8925, it is made in Breguet Gold with a fluted center and a transparent background decorated with the pattern "Quai de l'Horloge". This model is available in three dial options (white mother-of-pearl, Breguet Gold with black aventurine glass) adorned with 107 diamonds on the bezel, 52 on the lower lug, and a diamond Solitaire on the crown. These pieces embody the high jewelry refinement and exceptional expertise with a A design full of subtlety and sophistication.

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Each anniversary creation is meticulously designed to embody both the history and the future of Breguet watchmaking, paying tribute to the 250 years of technical and artistic mastery that characterize the Maison.