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Breguet Type XX Alarm (3860) View entire thread - Wedge on Jul 27, 2003, 3:51 AM

Base movement in 3860 View entire thread - GaryK on Jul 25, 2003, 10:01 AM

not an easy question historically - ei8htohms on Jul 25, 2003, 6:30 PM

Thanks, John - Gary on Jul 25, 2003, 6:53 PM

LOL, excellent! - ei8htohms on Jul 25, 2003, 7:04 PM

It stops abruptly... - Gary on Jul 25, 2003, 7:17 PM

hmm, interesting - ei8htohms on Jul 25, 2003, 7:38 PM

More likely than not it is an AS base... - ThomasM on Jul 28, 2003, 5:32 AM

Something strange... View entire thread - Aurel on Jul 25, 2003, 5:03 AM

It's under Gents Grand Complications, Ref. 5237 (nt) - sss on Jul 25, 2003, 6:39 AM

Just thought I'd let you all know... View entire thread - 29.53059 on Jul 23, 2003, 5:24 PM

that's strange - ei8htohms on Jul 23, 2003, 6:00 PM

One can only hope! (nt) - 29.53059 but it's really MikeP on Jul 27, 2003, 12:13 PM

How often does the moon advance on the 313x? is it once in 24hrs? nt View entire thread - jasny on Jul 20, 2003, 6:40 PM

yes, once at 10:35pm (approx) nt - ThomasM on Jul 20, 2003, 8:48 PM

that is a weird time, why 10:35? nt - jasny on Jul 21, 2003, 2:45 AM

mechanics. (nt) - ThomasM on Jul 21, 2003, 3:30 AM

I have talked to Ming, and if one of hiw watches ever makes it into production, he is - jasny on Jul 21, 2003, 3:46 AM

Succinct. (nt) - 29.53059 on Jul 21, 2003, 1:52 PM

I have a question about changing a breguet watch strap. View entire thread - jasny on Jul 19, 2003, 5:34 PM

it's really best to have that done by a watchmaker - ei8htohms on Jul 19, 2003, 6:14 PM

Thanks for the advice john, guess I will be visiting breguet and AP regularly. :-) nt - jasny on Jul 19, 2003, 6:18 PM

Very interesting following up on a long ago thread - View entire thread - ThomasM on Jul 17, 2003, 11:52 AM

I don't know if I am a WIS or a WUS? I use to like the 3137, but since John and TM have View entire thread - jasny on Jul 17, 2003, 9:50 AM

for God's sake, ignore us! we're a couple of bores really, get the one you like! (nt) - ei8htohms on Jul 17, 2003, 12:24 PM

Get the 3137 - It is STUNNING ! and never never never......... - IanS on Jul 18, 2003, 3:38 AM

You are absolutly correct. However the problem is that i think the 3130 is underdone and - jay on Jul 18, 2003, 7:48 AM

A L Breguet Watch didn't sell at Christie's View entire thread - Greg D on Jul 17, 2003, 5:41 AM

Can anyone tell me, how easy is it to read the dial on the View entire thread - jasny on Jul 17, 2003, 1:24 AM

Telling the date is easy (but I have corrected better than 20/20 eyesight) - ThomasM on Jul 17, 2003, 2:32 AM

Hmmm nobody said anything here for days.. Let me ask.. View entire thread - jasny on Jul 15, 2003, 6:36 PM

I personally prefer the 3130... - ThomasM on Jul 16, 2003, 12:15 AM

May I ask why you prefer the 3130 with a solid back? - IanS on Jul 16, 2003, 1:18 AM

Yes, you got it. - ThomasM on Jul 16, 2003, 1:35 AM

Thanks Ian for your post. I agree with you the display window is nice, even though I know - jasny on Jul 16, 2003, 3:08 AM

I would opt for the display back. - MikeP on Jul 16, 2003, 1:12 PM

Aren't you happy to have one of each? nt - jasny on Jul 16, 2003, 3:40 PM

BA, BR, or BB? - vksl on Jul 16, 2003, 8:00 PM

BA witha brown band, my jules audemars is in rose gold with a black band, want to - jasny on Jul 16, 2003, 8:34 PM

Very much so. nt - MikeP on Jul 20, 2003, 1:21 PM

Yoyoyo Thomas my Homey!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! View entire thread - MikeP on Jul 13, 2003, 12:06 PM

LOL! Thanks, Bro. :-) (nt) - Thomasm on Jul 13, 2003, 12:28 PM

Is there anybody out there wants to be my Sugar Daddy?!? nt View entire thread - 29.53059 on Jul 11, 2003, 2:06 PM

Definatley interested - John on Jul 16, 2003, 12:43 PM

Would you but that watch at the top of this page? nt - 29.53059 on Jul 16, 2003, 1:04 PM

It is amazing what some people will do for a watch nt - Anonymous on Jul 17, 2003, 7:20 PM

Ain't it tho? nt - MikeP on Jul 21, 2003, 8:24 AM

World Premier - Platinum Perpetual Minute Repeater in 39mm case - Limited Edition of 7 pcs View entire thread - ThomasM on Jul 9, 2003, 5:11 AM

wow, words cannot properly convey. . . thanks Thomas! (nt) - ei8htohms on Jul 9, 2003, 12:20 PM

WOW aint enough!!!!!!!!!!nt - MikeP on Jul 9, 2003, 2:07 PM

I had a very nice conversation with Patricia at the Breguet boutique this morning. - Ed Tonkin on Jul 9, 2003, 5:48 PM

I have to agree with Ed.... - Chuck P on Jul 10, 2003, 5:02 AM

Wonderful and classic piece! .. - Marcus Hanke on Jul 10, 2003, 2:21 AM

It is a handwind Marcus. nt. - Ed Tonkin on Jul 10, 2003, 8:55 AM

Fantastic pictures of an classic piece! - marcvst on Jul 10, 2003, 12:35 PM

Breguet Is On a Roll - jkingston on Jul 10, 2003, 5:15 PM

Could you please tell us what to expect in the future. Hopefullly - jay on Jul 11, 2003, 2:59 AM

What's Coming - jkingston on Jul 11, 2003, 10:04 AM

Thanks for the exciting news. Any pics? Also how would you compare teh looks of these to - jay on Jul 11, 2003, 1:13 PM

I believe both of those watches are pictured here (link) - ei8htohms on Jul 11, 2003, 6:44 PM

Beatiful! - Pål Strömbäck on Jul 11, 2003, 3:06 AM

AL Breguet Watch View entire thread - Greg D on Jul 8, 2003, 3:29 PM

OK Greg, nobody is responding to nay of my entries so in an effore to jump start this - jay on Jul 8, 2003, 5:28 PM

jay's right, it is stunning - ei8htohms on Jul 8, 2003, 7:52 PM

Thanks John, I guess as long as we are at a lul here in dialogue, - jay on Jul 8, 2003, 10:34 PM

The estimate is 25,000 - 35,000 Pounds - Greg D on Jul 9, 2003, 1:10 PM

Maybe someone can help here. I know when it comes to breguets model designations the first View entire thread - jay on Jul 8, 2003, 3:19 AM

I suggest stopping by the Breguet Boutique and asking them. - ThomasM on Jul 9, 2003, 3:18 AM

anyone have any opinions on the 5930 versus the 5920? (nt) View entire thread - jay on Jul 6, 2003, 4:42 PM

Does anyone have an opinion on the differences between the 3130 and 5930? I realize View entire thread - jay on Jul 5, 2003, 5:28 AM

My Breguet is coming...... View entire thread - wmhui on Jul 4, 2003, 1:14 AM

Excellent news, Looking forward to lots of pictures! Now comes the hard part...waiting! - ThomasM on Jul 4, 2003, 11:37 AM

Yes it is. - wmhui on Jul 5, 2003, 5:08 AM

Here's a pic to tide you over... - ThomasM on Jul 9, 2003, 4:58 AM

A great choice! Have you found any information on the movement? I have been thinking of - jay on Jul 5, 2003, 5:19 AM

Thanks Jay. I did find some information from... - wmhui on Jul 5, 2003, 6:08 AM

I guess what atracts me to the watch is that is is supposed to be an excellent movement, - jay on Jul 5, 2003, 12:25 PM

The Great Decombaz, & other miscellaneous miscellany. View entire thread - MikeP on Jul 3, 2003, 3:05 PM

where did you come by this info? - ei8htohms on Jul 4, 2003, 6:51 AM

In no particular order... - MikeP on Jul 4, 2003, 6:31 PM

thanks! (nt) - ei8htohms on Jul 7, 2003, 5:51 PM

Curious about the citation and sources - ThomasM on Jul 9, 2003, 4:31 AM

DECOMBAZ is not mentioned... - MikeP on Jul 12, 2003, 4:26 PM

Nice thread, now will you post a pic of all teh watches you described, lol, nt - jay on Jul 6, 2003, 4:44 PM

Sorry, Charlie. Me no do pix. - MikeP on Jul 7, 2003, 1:25 PM

Breguet Type XX Transatlantique vs. Blancpain Flyback Chrono View entire thread - Pickles on Jul 3, 2003, 3:01 PM

Personally, I prefer the movement found in the Blancpain. - mc on Jul 10, 2003, 10:28 AM

Quest. about discontinued Ref. 3400 Marine >> View entire thread - matt on Jul 3, 2003, 12:55 AM

Email Breguet with the model number and ask - IanS on Jul 3, 2003, 2:27 AM

A little more information that may help. - IanS on Jul 3, 2003, 3:30 AM

Ref 3400 ... - vksl on Jul 3, 2003, 3:31 AM

Yoyoyo Thomas, dog! What happenin my HOMEY!? View entire thread - 29.5 oh, heck MikeP on Jul 2, 2003, 10:32 AM

Yo, dawg! There is a totally phat perpetual coming down the pipe... - ThomasM on Jul 2, 2003, 10:34 PM

I like the 3787 too. - vksl on Jul 3, 2003, 3:20 AM

Thanks, Thomas. - MikeP on Jul 3, 2003, 1:10 PM

Thomas your comment that you made about - jay on Jul 5, 2003, 5:35 AM

Breguet 3137 View entire thread - Itzhak on Jul 2, 2003, 8:19 AM

Yes, shop around. Seriously. (specific dealer recommendations by email, please.) (nt) - ThomasM on Jul 2, 2003, 9:12 AM

Breguet or Blancpain? View entire thread - Charles. on Jun 30, 2003, 1:39 PM

Very cool! Thanks...a fair and valid question. Any thoughts from the rest of - ThomasM on Jun 30, 2003, 2:07 PM

Answer (first found in a german forum...) - Charles. on Jun 30, 2003, 2:41 PM

I'm a bit confused, Charles. - ThomasM on Jun 30, 2003, 8:13 PM

Does anyone know if there is a place I can get the seiel numbers and production dates View entire thread - jay on Jun 30, 2003, 4:34 AM

The best thing to do is contact Breguet.... - alex on Jun 30, 2003, 6:49 AM

LOL! No problem, Jay. - ThomasM on Jun 30, 2003, 9:47 AM

Can you share this with me too? - wmhui on Jul 5, 2003, 6:14 AM

Opinions/Feedback on Cal 591>>> View entire thread - wmhui on Jun 28, 2003, 7:49 AM

Do you happen to know off hand which Lemania base caliber? - ThomasM on Jun 30, 2003, 9:49 AM

Sorry Thomas, so far I can't find more info on this one.. - wmhui on Jul 1, 2003, 8:57 PM

Lemania 8815. See John's in-depth review of the earler Lemania 8810 (nt) - sss on Jul 2, 2003, 6:35 AM

Thanks for the information (nt) - wmhui on Jul 2, 2003, 6:41 PM

SSS to the rescue! :-) Thanks, Stephen. (nt) - ThomasM on Jul 2, 2003, 10:22 PM

rattrapante and alarm pics View entire thread - ei8htohms on Jun 27, 2003, 8:41 PM

Fantastic pictures of a fantastic watch! - Anonymous on Jun 27, 2003, 9:55 PM

Wow! That´s an impressive watch! Thank you! (nt) - PeterCDE on Jun 28, 2003, 1:56 AM

Thanks John! -nt - Curtis on Jun 29, 2003, 2:43 PM

John, I think the Breguet implementation is the only split chrono with - PCL on Jun 29, 2003, 6:55 PM

I have no idea - ei8htohms on Jun 30, 2003, 12:28 PM

I love that rattrapante and the co-axial split seconds pusher is.... - alex on Jun 30, 2003, 12:58 AM

I was looking for some guidance from some of you more savy purists out there. View entire thread - jay on Jun 26, 2003, 5:36 AM

What am I to do with you, Jay? - ThomasM on Jun 26, 2003, 6:07 PM

Thomas I am trying so hard to behave, lol, really, but i have questions, let me try to be - jay on Jun 26, 2003, 7:38 PM

LOL! You and I know we are joking around, but others may not... - ThomasM on Jun 26, 2003, 7:44 PM

I was informed that prices will increase by 8%.... - wmhui on Jun 30, 2003, 5:02 AM

If they go up 8% in NYC they will be giving away free espresso all day. Which I might add - jay on Jun 30, 2003, 8:56 AM

I agree. The NYC boutique has two consummate professionals running it. - ThomasM on Jun 30, 2003, 9:41 AM

Thoughts on Breguet Type XX View entire thread - Kat on Jun 24, 2003, 9:20 AM

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