The Story of Breguet: The Origins & Evolution Of The Tradition Collection

​@MontresBreguet #Breguet #MONOCHROMEwatches With 250 years or so of mechanical watchmaking to look back on, and a name representing an impressive number of groundbreaking innovations, Breguet is among the most prolific watchmaking institutes in the industry. The name Breguet is mostly associated with the tourbillon, but is credited with much, much more. Just think of the self-winding movement, the first wrist-watch, the Para-Chute shock absorber, and, of course, the Souscription model. Steeped in such history, Breguet remains open to innovation on all fronts, with the typical 'unmistakable signs' the Maison is known for. This coming together of past, present, and future is perhaps best represented by the Tradition collection, first introduced in 2005 and revamped earlier this year. The Tradition collection perhaps best embodies Breguet's true horological watchmaking vision, which essentially re-created a pocket watch movement for a wristwatch. The construction closely resembles that of the Souscription pocket watch. Key elements such as the central barrel, stepped bridges and off-centred dial with exposed mechanics are still found in today's models. Yet it's about more than just showing off. It's a matter of presenting watchmaking savoir-faire in such a way that pays homage to Breguet's founding father, as well as the Maison's expertise and drive for innovation. In this video, we'll explain the origins of the Tradition collection and how it has evolved from the early