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Transatlantique Bezel Question View entire thread - John on Jul 20, 2004, 9:37 PM

Not sure... - AlbertoS on Jul 22, 2004, 5:23 AM

Look black to me... - AlbertoS on Jul 26, 2004, 12:35 AM

What is cal. 591 as used in the ref. 5910 (center seconds automatic) based on? View entire thread - DTL on Jul 17, 2004, 10:12 AM

it's based on the Lemania 8810, no idea if that reference is still in production (nt) - ei8htohms on Jul 17, 2004, 10:22 AM

Thanks John... - DTL on Jul 17, 2004, 9:05 PM

I'm a big fan (link) - ei8htohms on Jul 19, 2004, 4:23 AM

Many thanks... - DTL on Jul 19, 2004, 8:47 AM

Hey Alberto - do you know if the ref. 5910 is still in production? - DTL on Jul 17, 2004, 9:07 PM

I will be glad to find out for you... - AlbertoS on Jul 22, 2004, 2:01 AM

Okay. Thanks Alberto. - DTL on Jul 22, 2004, 10:15 PM

My XX View entire thread - Youpa, Chris on Jul 15, 2004, 2:28 PM

awesome, I'm very jealous! (nt) - ei8htohms on Jul 15, 2004, 8:16 PM

Glad to know that you love Type XX - B on Jul 17, 2004, 1:27 AM

Excellent! - AlbertoS on Jul 22, 2004, 5:24 AM

Everyone look out the Marines are coming! ;-D nt View entire thread - jay on Jul 13, 2004, 3:38 AM

Newbie asks about Breguet 4715 View entire thread - Puzz on Jul 7, 2004, 7:17 AM

Does the watch look like this one... - AlbertoS on Jul 7, 2004, 7:32 AM

Re: Does the watch look like this one... - Anonymous on Jul 7, 2004, 8:21 AM

Re: Does the watch look like this one... - Puzz on Jul 7, 2004, 8:43 AM

To be more specific... - Puzz on Jul 7, 2004, 1:53 PM

I will look things up... - AlbertoS on Jul 8, 2004, 1:15 AM

Thank you... - Puzz on Jul 8, 2004, 2:33 AM

Info... - AlbertoS on Jul 8, 2004, 1:31 PM

Thank you again - Anonymous on Jul 8, 2004, 11:50 PM

More info... - AlbertoS on Jul 9, 2004, 12:15 AM

This is great - Puzz on Jul 9, 2004, 1:11 AM

If the band rubs against the edge of the case... - AlbertoS on Jul 9, 2004, 1:43 AM

Squeaky band.. - Lou B. on Jul 9, 2004, 3:01 AM

Yes, however... - AlbertoS on Jul 9, 2004, 3:06 AM

Please forgive my stupidity... - AlbertoS on Jul 9, 2004, 5:20 AM

Or, if - Lou B. on Jul 9, 2004, 6:02 AM

Off topic: wedding snapshots View entire thread - AlbertoS on Jul 6, 2004, 12:45 PM

Wonderful pictures of the very happy couple..... - wmhui on Jul 6, 2004, 6:04 PM

wonderful, thanks Alberto! (nt) - ei8htohms on Jul 8, 2004, 4:09 AM

Always cool to see faces to go with names... - Robert on Jul 8, 2004, 6:52 AM

Yours wife's dress is beautiful - that is a stunning colour. nt - IanS on Jul 9, 2004, 1:37 AM

Red is the typical wedding color in China (white being for funerals!). (nt) - AlbertoS on Jul 9, 2004, 1:46 AM

many happy years in harmony for both of You(nt) - lutz on Jul 9, 2004, 4:43 AM

Congratulations top both of you (nt) - Greg D on Jul 9, 2004, 1:35 PM

Congratulations on your wedding! (nt) - Anthony Tsai on Jul 12, 2004, 8:22 AM

Breguet three-wheel clock! View entire thread - AlbertoS on Jul 6, 2004, 12:29 PM

What's interesting to note... - AlbertoS on Jul 7, 2004, 12:49 AM

Wow... - Toren on Jul 7, 2004, 10:40 AM

Definitions... View entire thread - Lou B. on Jul 5, 2004, 4:31 PM

Here you go... - AlbertoS on Jul 6, 2004, 5:08 AM

Thank you... - Lou B. on Jul 6, 2004, 5:41 AM

Accuracy in non-tourbillon watches... - Lou B. on Jul 6, 2004, 8:47 AM

Tourbillons in wristwatches - Johnny B on Jul 6, 2004, 10:29 AM

I see... - Lou B. on Jul 6, 2004, 11:25 AM

Couldn't have said it better... thanks! (nt) - AlbertoS on Jul 6, 2004, 12:03 PM

we agree on the end result - ei8htohms on Jul 6, 2004, 10:55 PM

Why do you think this is true? - Johnny B on Jul 13, 2004, 8:57 AM

positional deviation - ei8htohms on Jul 13, 2004, 7:27 PM

Very good lberto, but can you say the word "Foudroyante" and maybe tell us about it? nt - jay on Jul 11, 2004, 4:20 AM

Foudroyante - 'lbertoS on Jul 13, 2004, 4:20 AM

Pronunciation - AlbertoS on Jul 13, 2004, 4:28 AM

Thank You! So the term really doesn't apply to the GP split second Chrono? nt - Jay on Jul 14, 2004, 3:28 AM

this one? - ei8htohms on Jul 14, 2004, 4:41 PM

Re: Pronunciation - halg3 on Jul 14, 2004, 12:37 PM

Serial numbering View entire thread - Lou B. on Jul 2, 2004, 10:51 AM

Before you suggest searching for posts, - Lou B. on Jul 2, 2004, 12:01 PM

There should be an alphabet following the SN number... - vksl on Jul 3, 2004, 12:47 AM

not always, some have a letter, some don't (???) nt - ei8htohms on Jul 3, 2004, 1:02 PM

You are correct, - Lou B. on Jul 4, 2004, 3:11 PM

Don't know how to edit my post imediately above, but - Lou B. on Jul 4, 2004, 3:18 PM

In simple terms,... - vksl on Jul 4, 2004, 5:55 PM

Oooooooooo Kaaaaaaaaaaaaay - Lou B. on Jul 4, 2004, 7:53 PM

100% correct... - AlbertoS on Jul 5, 2004, 1:12 AM

Thank you... - Lou B. on Jul 5, 2004, 10:44 AM

That's odd - David LAZIMY on Aug 28, 2004, 9:21 AM

calibre ref 3820???? View entire thread - Daniel on Jul 1, 2004, 5:36 AM

Watch Ref. 3820, movement Cal. 582 - AlbertoS on Jul 1, 2004, 8:19 AM

archives? - Daniel on Jul 2, 2004, 1:11 AM

no specific articles - ei8htohms on Jul 2, 2004, 3:28 AM

Re: calibre ref 3820???? - Youpa, Chris on Jul 1, 2004, 1:38 PM

Aaarghhhh!!! Stop tempting me... - AlbertoS on Jul 2, 2004, 3:34 AM

I want the new Marine! I want it! I want it! I want it! :'( nt View entire thread - Jay on Jun 28, 2004, 3:38 AM

It's gorgeous.... - AlbertoS on Jun 29, 2004, 6:57 AM

New marine - Elia Roumani on Jul 3, 2004, 8:01 PM

not yet - ei8htohms on Jul 3, 2004, 8:32 PM

Other questions - Enea on Jul 5, 2004, 2:06 AM

some info, some guesses - ei8htohms on Jul 5, 2004, 5:28 AM

What is the strap made of on the stainless version? nt - jay on Jul 12, 2004, 6:34 PM

rubber - ei8htohms on Jul 12, 2004, 7:01 PM

Can someone provide information for Type XXI of 2004 new product? View entire thread - B on Jun 24, 2004, 3:42 AM

what kind of info are you looking for? (nt) - ei8htohms on Jun 24, 2004, 4:00 AM

Thanks for your response - B on Jun 24, 2004, 11:30 PM

a little info - ei8htohms on Jun 25, 2004, 4:05 AM

...and a picture - AlbertoS on Jun 29, 2004, 6:59 AM

Many thanks to you all ! - B on Jun 30, 2004, 1:29 AM

Apologies to my fellow PuristS View entire thread - AlbertoS on Jun 24, 2004, 2:01 AM

Congrats Alberto on your wedding... - wmhui on Jun 24, 2004, 2:24 AM

Congratulations on tying the knot!... - vksl on Jun 24, 2004, 5:00 PM

Halas, no... - AlbertoS on Jun 25, 2004, 12:45 AM

congratulations , Albertos and welcome to your lovely wife... - saitiang on Jun 24, 2004, 10:52 PM

Congradulations Alberto. Can we see a wedding photo? Also, please tell is what watch - jay on Jun 26, 2004, 3:54 AM

My Simplicity... - AlbertoS on Jun 29, 2004, 6:53 AM

Almost ironic - ei8htohms on Jun 29, 2004, 3:59 PM

I know, I know.... - AlbertoS on Jul 1, 2004, 8:20 AM

You guys! >>> - MTF on Jul 1, 2004, 9:28 PM

I ended up getting... - AlbertoS on Jul 2, 2004, 3:37 AM

Here's a pic of Ping's Transatlantique. View entire thread - Anthony Tsai on Jun 23, 2004, 7:56 PM

Ahhh, the "first" scratch... - AlbertoS on Jun 24, 2004, 12:23 AM

gorgeous, thanks! (nt) - ei8htohms on Jun 24, 2004, 3:59 AM

now its scratched .. - toby on Jun 25, 2004, 1:57 AM

Breguet 3337 again! View entire thread - Toren on Jun 20, 2004, 1:16 PM

nice watch - michel on Jun 20, 2004, 2:17 PM

Congrat's - Johnny B on Jun 20, 2004, 3:05 PM

Congratulations........ - SMS on Jun 20, 2004, 10:05 PM

Hey, Iike that goofy moon phase. :-) Congrads nt - jay on Jun 21, 2004, 3:18 AM

I like it too,it goes fine with to the 19th cent.-design stressing the nostalgic look - Lutz on Jun 21, 2004, 5:01 AM

Goofy moon face was good enough for AL Breguet's originals .... nt - Evitzee on Jun 21, 2004, 3:14 PM

Magnificent watch! Congrats!... - vksl on Jun 22, 2004, 5:22 PM

Okay, okay! :-) - Toren on Jun 23, 2004, 11:13 AM

Meant to be... - AlbertoS on Jun 24, 2004, 12:24 AM

P.S. The moonphase... - AlbertoS on Jun 24, 2004, 12:26 AM

I am coming in late on this thread but I second the chorus encouraging you. . . - JackForster on Jun 30, 2004, 10:03 PM

The watch is off at Breguet... - Toren on Jul 1, 2004, 1:28 PM

Northern California WIS Luncheon, August 7th, in Carmel, CA View entire thread - Marvin Arnold on Jun 20, 2004, 10:51 AM

I just picked up a Breguet today! View entire thread - Anthony Tsai on Jun 16, 2004, 10:41 AM

Btw, it's gift wrapped up so I'm unable to share scans right now :( - Anthony Tsai on Jun 16, 2004, 10:42 AM

Nice! I'll bet she'll love it - ei8htohms on Jun 16, 2004, 3:58 PM

Well done Anthony!! (nt - Jim Rothbarth on Jun 16, 2004, 10:24 PM

Congratulations Anthony, now how long before. . . - Jack Forster on Jun 17, 2004, 5:39 PM

Hhehe won't happen. The Breguet is too small :) (nt) - Anthony Tsai on Jun 19, 2004, 5:45 AM

If you wait a little bit longer - ted on Jun 21, 2004, 3:30 AM

Congrats to the Tsai household for the blacksheep of the chrono family.... - E-Man on Jun 19, 2004, 3:39 AM

Photo - the best I've done and still not very good.... - E-Man on Jun 19, 2004, 3:45 AM

Hope to meet u soon as well! - Anthony Tsai on Jun 19, 2004, 5:44 AM

story and questions on Reine de Naples View entire thread - Tony on Jun 16, 2004, 2:22 AM

Provide your email address - Neal and Doreen on Jun 16, 2004, 9:09 AM

ssds_hk@hotmail.com (nt) - Tony on Jun 16, 2004, 7:00 PM

I can't offer much commentary... - Toren on Jun 16, 2004, 3:02 PM

Same - Tony on Jun 16, 2004, 7:22 PM

Hi Tony - saitiang on Jun 24, 2004, 11:04 PM

Is this a real one ?? View entire thread - Bruno Brazil on Jun 16, 2004, 2:03 AM

Authenticity is highly unprobable - lutz on Jun 16, 2004, 11:36 AM

Exactely what I thought !! - Bruno Brazil on Jun 16, 2004, 12:57 PM

please do not post links to ongoing auctions - ei8htohms on Jun 16, 2004, 5:13 PM

Sorry, I just didn't know how to post pics here ! NT - Bruno Brazil on Jun 17, 2004, 1:02 AM

Ladies Timepiece Suggestion View entire thread - Neal and Doreen on Jun 14, 2004, 3:46 PM

I visited the Breguet Boutique with my wife - lutz on Jun 14, 2004, 4:01 PM

Re: I visited the Breguet Boutique with my wife - chriskwan on Jun 15, 2004, 12:37 AM

One ladies watch I love... - Toren on Jun 16, 2004, 3:12 PM

5207 + D2H in action! View entire thread - vksl on Jun 13, 2004, 12:22 AM

nice! great "timing" :) (nt) - ei8htohms on Jun 13, 2004, 5:53 AM

Ah! If only I owned a retrograde piece such as this... Fantastic (nt.) - Kevin on Jun 14, 2004, 12:41 AM

Great sequence, thanks! (nt) - AlbertoS on Jun 24, 2004, 12:29 AM

I've just acquired one too! - Tommy Tan on Jan 8, 2005, 10:45 PM

Breguet Chronograph (Ref 5237) questions View entire thread - felipe on Jun 11, 2004, 10:14 AM

Felipe, good questions. It always seems that in spite of the most artful dials and - Marcel on Jun 12, 2004, 8:55 PM

Hi Marcel, I got to see it yesterday again - felipe on Jun 13, 2004, 12:04 AM

Felipe and Marcel: movement,size: - lutz on Jun 13, 2004, 12:31 AM

thanks for the info,a question and a correction - ei8htohms on Jun 13, 2004, 5:52 AM

Sorry, I`m not familiar with the 321 cal. - lutz on Jun 14, 2004, 9:45 AM

hmm - ei8htohms on Jun 14, 2004, 6:21 PM

Thanks Lutz. I meant no disrespect for Breguet. I have one. But if you... - Marcel on Jun 13, 2004, 7:03 AM

right,but brand-catalogues rarely ever tell - lutz on Jun 14, 2004, 10:20 AM

You are so right Lutz about Swiss high end watch houses. - Marcel on Jun 14, 2004, 11:10 AM

are you sure it's a 3480? - ei8htohms on Jun 14, 2004, 6:27 PM

Sorry again John you are right , I missed that. 3480(G) is my specific watch... - Marcel on Jun 14, 2004, 6:51 PM

Thanks for the info Lutz (nt) - felipe on Jun 13, 2004, 7:42 AM

First Breguet View entire thread - Lou B. on Jun 11, 2004, 6:24 AM

Nice choice... - Robert on Jun 11, 2004, 6:39 AM

congratulations! Some advice from a fellow 5707 owner>> - Jonas on Jun 11, 2004, 7:57 AM

Thank you...keeping my eyes open! - Lou B. on Jun 11, 2004, 8:09 AM

Happy Birthday Lou! Wonderful choice, Enjoy (nt) - SMS on Jun 11, 2004, 8:41 PM

Movement on a 5920 ? View entire thread - Phil on Jun 11, 2004, 6:03 AM

Piguet - ei8htohms on Jun 11, 2004, 5:24 PM

Thanks very much... - Phil on Jun 12, 2004, 1:51 PM

Shorter Strap For 5920 View entire thread - Christian on Jun 9, 2004, 12:27 AM

I'm sure there are short straps available - ei8htohms on Jun 9, 2004, 6:42 PM

Max Busser shares his views on Opus 4.... View entire thread - bernardcheong on Jun 8, 2004, 1:21 AM

nice experiance with lokal retailer: View entire thread - Lutz on Jun 7, 2004, 6:39 AM

Thanks Lutz, good scans of a great watch (nt) - wmhui on Jun 7, 2004, 6:29 PM

Terrific scans on another beautiful Breguet. - Marcel Philippe on Jun 10, 2004, 6:53 PM

Nice watch - Johnny B on Jun 11, 2004, 1:57 PM

5207 View entire thread - Anonymous on Jun 6, 2004, 11:59 AM

Wonderful!!! - AlbertoS on Jun 7, 2004, 1:06 AM

Beautiful watch! - vksl on Jun 7, 2004, 1:32 AM

Get one! - laurent paris on Jun 7, 2004, 11:46 AM

I took your advice! - vksl on Jun 8, 2004, 2:47 AM

congrat.,saw one last year at my jeweller´s - lutz on Jun 7, 2004, 6:04 AM

Just bought today..... - chriskwan on Jun 8, 2004, 5:13 AM

cool, congrats! (nt) - ei8htohms on Jun 8, 2004, 3:09 PM

Congratulations!! - JDP on Jun 10, 2004, 6:49 PM

Recommendations for a purchase in France View entire thread - West on Jun 5, 2004, 4:45 PM

as usual, please respond via e-mail, thanks! (nt) - ei8htohms on Jun 5, 2004, 5:56 PM

May I make a suggestion? - AlbertoS on Jun 6, 2004, 11:18 AM

Alberto...... - West on Jun 7, 2004, 7:27 PM

France..? - nickd on Jun 7, 2004, 8:08 AM

Thank you for your advise... - West on Jun 7, 2004, 9:56 AM

Classique 5207. Falling in love with this face... View entire thread - Marcel Philippe on Jun 4, 2004, 11:23 AM

Gorgeous watch - AlbertoS on Jun 5, 2004, 3:43 AM

I think it's based on the Piguet 1160 - ei8htohms on Jun 5, 2004, 5:25 AM

Thank you Alex and John. Witnessed it again today, - Marcel on Jun 5, 2004, 1:36 PM

not sure - ei8htohms on Jun 5, 2004, 2:10 PM

Thanks John! I'm very pleased with this beauty... - Paul Boutros on Jun 5, 2004, 5:05 PM

is it possibly a 3840? - ei8htohms on Jun 7, 2004, 4:39 PM

Alex??? - AlbertoS on Jun 6, 2004, 11:21 AM

Sorry about that Alberto - Marcel on Jun 6, 2004, 11:46 AM

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