The "Tradition" collection is inspired by the "Subscription" pocket watch movement, which Breguet devised at the end of the 18th century. From the "Tradition" collection, one of Breguet's signature collections, comes the new "Tradition Retrograde Date 7597," which is available on the 5th floor of the main building at the Watches/Breguet section.

The "Tradition Retrograde Date 7597," which pursues simplicity, allows you to see every corner of the back of the watch from the front, and its movement is characterized by a beautiful and elegant symmetrical structure. The retrograde date display is one of the complications first developed by Abraham-Louis Breguet and was used in several of Breguet's famous watches.

The Caliber 505Q automatic movement, perfectly housed in an 18K gold case, features a silicon horn inverted inline lever escapement and a silicon Breguet hairspring. The rotor, visible through the transparent case back, is reminiscent of the Perpetual mechanism from Breguet's first automatic watch, a testament to Abraham-Louis Breguet's exquisite inventive talent.

Abraham-Louis Breguet, a perfectionist in both watchmaking technology and aesthetic design, designed movements that, even by today's standards, are remarkably modern.

His design, which places a large mainspring barrel in the center and arranges gears symmetrically on top of it, has become the very origin of the "Tradition" collection after centuries. It also features the "parachute" mechanism, invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet and the origin of the shock-resistant mechanism used in various modern watches, which has also become a distinctive signature of the "Tradition" collection.

Another striking feature is the off-center dial that displays the time.

The design, with its 18K gold dial offset at the 12 o'clock position, is inspired by Breguet's early pocket watch, the "Montres à Tact," but the new "Tradition 7597" features a Roman numeral chapter ring, bordered by a Clous de Paris guilloché pattern, against which the blued steel Breguet hands stand out.

Furthermore, the retrograde date display, which is also included in the model name, is positioned between 3 and 9 o'clock, taking into consideration the symmetrical design balance, and a cleverly curved hand moves over the movement. You should definitely see the actual watch, but thanks to a patented date adjustment mechanism, the date can be easily adjusted, and this three-dimensional date display hand glides over the movement's parts.

While incorporating Breguet's signature complex mechanisms, this model exudes a calm and sophisticated atmosphere. It's perfect for wearing in business settings, and simply admiring it will provide a quiet source of enjoyment during these extended periods of staying at home.

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