In honor of the Lunar New Year 2025, Breguet introduces the Classique 7145, an exclusive timepiece celebrating the Year of the Snake. Limited to just eight numbered pieces, this watch highlights Breguet’s mastery of traditional craftsmanship, including hand-engraving and guilloché artistry.
A Tribute to Tradition and Symbolism
The snake, a symbol of wisdom, transformation, and renewal in Chinese culture, serves as the centerpiece of this exceptional watch. The dial, crafted in 18K gold, features an intricate hand-engraved depiction of a snake amidst foliage. After engraving, a black coating enhances the depth of the design, while hand-painted translucent green miniature painting brings subtle variations in tone, evoking shades of deep and sea green. This meticulous work is complemented by Breguet’s signature “open-tipped pomme” hands and hour markers in rose gold.
Technical Excellence in a Slim Profile
Powering the Classique 7145 is the Breguet calibre 502.3, a self-winding movement with a thickness of only 2.40mm. This ultra-thin design integrates 162 components, including a flat silicon balance spring and a 22K gold oscillating weight with a hand-guilloché barleycorn motif. The movement operates at a frequency of 3Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour) and offers a 45-hour power reserve, embodying both technical precision and aesthetic refinement.
Elegant Design and Craftsmanship
The 18K rose gold case measures 40mm in diameter and 6.5mm in thickness, with fluted sides that showcase Breguet’s classic design language. A sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating ensures clarity, while the caseback reveals the intricacies of the calibre 502.3. The watch is paired with a green alligator leather strap, secured with an 18K rose gold pin buckle, completing the harmonious aesthetic.
Limited Availability
As a testament to its exclusivity, the Classique 7145 is limited to just eight pieces, each engraved with its unique number. It comes in a bespoke presentation box made from grey-stained maple wood, featuring a tone-on-tone embossing of the Chinese ideogram for the Snake. Priced at 69,000 CHF, this timepiece represents a fusion of artistry, tradition, and horological innovation.
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