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Breguet movements? View entire thread - ron dee on Jun 23, 2003, 6:13 PM

Since forever. - 29.53059 on Jun 24, 2003, 2:21 PM

I know exactly how you feel. I am in the same boat. What about the new 5920? does anyone - jay on Jun 25, 2003, 3:35 AM

Much of the "talk" about in house vs not in house is a bunch of - ThomasM on Jun 26, 2003, 6:51 PM

Thomas, Thomas, Thomas - 29.53059 but it's really MikeP on Jun 28, 2003, 5:22 PM

LOL! Point well taken! - ThomasM on Jun 28, 2003, 7:33 PM

Thomas, how long will I have to wait for these big plans? I want to get a Breguet soon :-) - jay on Jun 29, 2003, 4:14 AM

If you like pieces from the current line, feel free to dive in. - ThomasM on Jun 29, 2003, 11:00 AM

I have waited 17yrs, lol, maybe your right, i should dive in. I think a 3137 will make a - jay on Jun 30, 2003, 8:47 AM

Buy it! It's worth it! nt - 29.53059 on Jun 30, 2003, 1:04 PM

Question for Alec re: Production #s View entire thread - 29.53059 on Jun 20, 2003, 10:35 AM

sorry for the late reply... - alex on Jun 27, 2003, 7:16 AM

Thank you! nt - 29.53059 but it's really MikeP on Jun 30, 2003, 12:57 PM

Type XX Transatlantique vs. Aeronavale View entire thread - Huei on Jun 18, 2003, 9:22 AM

Translantique has the date function. Case sizes are 39.5mm for both. n/t - dpd on Jun 18, 2003, 9:01 PM

Does anyone know what year Breguet put the saffire on and off the crown? Also, View entire thread - jay on Jun 17, 2003, 2:02 AM

saphire went on sometime in the early.... - alex on Jun 17, 2003, 3:23 AM

Is there a way to egt production date from the serial number? Also, - jay on Jun 17, 2003, 5:22 AM

the production numbers... - alex on Jun 17, 2003, 8:12 AM

Straight Line Perpetual Calendar 7707 View entire thread - Ardent on Jun 14, 2003, 10:34 AM

Blindness at 50... - 29.53059 on Jun 16, 2003, 7:47 AM

I am an eye doctor, come to my office and we will measure the letter size and distance and - jay on Jun 17, 2003, 2:06 AM

Thanks, but my vision is hopeless. nt - 29.53059 on Jun 17, 2003, 9:31 AM

an absolutely amazing watch in its conception and display however... - alex on Jun 17, 2003, 3:21 AM

If you really want to legibility... - Greg D on Jun 17, 2003, 10:38 AM

Just get an eye exam, I will fix everything ;-) nt - jay on Jun 25, 2003, 5:25 AM

5410 View entire thread - 29.53059 on Jun 2, 2003, 3:49 PM

any scans? :-) - alex on Jun 3, 2003, 5:48 AM

Sorry, don't know how. NT - 29.53059 on Jun 3, 2003, 12:09 PM

you can email me the scans and I'll post them for you - alex on Jun 4, 2003, 12:55 AM

Sorry, again....... - 29.53059 on Jun 13, 2003, 3:52 PM

Breguet pocket watch View entire thread - Espen on Jun 2, 2003, 10:41 AM

For this kind of work, I would suggest you send the watch off directly to Breguet, your... - alex on Jun 3, 2003, 5:47 AM

Good Watchmaker - Greg D on Jun 5, 2003, 4:55 AM

Excellent advice, thanks. Greg... - ThomasM on Jun 9, 2003, 2:06 AM

The new chronograph... View entire thread - Aurel on May 30, 2003, 5:27 AM

Would love to hear some comments on this particular post - Decha on Jun 9, 2003, 1:32 AM

I wish I could speak from experience (we strive for that here) but - ThomasM on Jun 9, 2003, 2:04 AM

but... - Aurel on Jun 12, 2003, 2:30 AM

My comments in the end had nothing to do with looks... - ThomasM on Jun 12, 2003, 3:19 AM

The "ROTHSCHILD" View entire thread - 29.53059 on May 28, 2003, 12:34 PM

Re: the watch will be made available - stultus77 on May 28, 2003, 2:09 PM

Re: should read "most influential voice" (nt) - stultus77 on May 28, 2003, 2:11 PM

I did read the interview... - 29.53059 on May 30, 2003, 2:33 PM

The final release policy on that model is not, even now, decided yet. - ThomasM on May 30, 2003, 3:03 PM

7010 - 29.53059 on Jun 2, 2003, 3:48 PM

I also like very much this watch but... - Aurel on Jun 20, 2003, 7:42 AM

It is a striking watch... - 29.53059 on Jun 25, 2003, 4:53 PM

Just back from CH last night...... View entire thread - Chuck P on May 27, 2003, 11:29 AM

They don't have to be new... - 29.53059 on May 27, 2003, 12:21 PM

Breguet Ref 3807 View entire thread - mike dizon on May 26, 2003, 6:50 PM

BREGUET WATCH View entire thread - J LEOPARD on May 22, 2003, 12:11 PM

If the name on the dial is... - mdg on May 22, 2003, 9:10 PM

we really need more information - ei8htohms on May 23, 2003, 3:41 PM

Ref 5907? View entire thread - JP on May 22, 2003, 11:54 AM

Correction to above: ref # 5947 (nt) - JP on May 22, 2003, 11:57 AM

I have always loved breguet, but for some reason it has been hard to buy one over the View entire thread - jay on May 22, 2003, 3:48 AM

All I can say is, stay tuned. - ThomasM on May 22, 2003, 9:36 AM

You are quite right-Pureness is relative - Lutz on May 22, 2003, 11:11 AM

Re: All I can say is, stay tuned. - Raghu Mani on May 22, 2003, 11:40 AM

Finally, pics of a Breguet with a Peseux 260 movement... View entire thread - Magnus Bosse on May 21, 2003, 1:55 PM

wow, what a serious timepiece! Thanks Magnus! (nt) - ei8htohms on May 21, 2003, 7:21 PM

WOW!! You actually saw the watch on someone's wrist!?! Amazing piece (nt) - alex on May 22, 2003, 2:34 AM

yes, I saw and handled it and put it on my wrist...felt good, hehe ;-)! NT - Magnus Bosse on May 22, 2003, 4:36 AM

Very interesting! - PeterCDE on May 24, 2003, 1:34 AM

again a question about security :breguet on ebay View entire thread - Lutz on May 21, 2003, 12:45 PM

Would you feel comfortable dealing with the guy? If.. - alex on May 22, 2003, 2:32 AM

IMHO, if a seller doesnt accept escrow he/she is out..PERIOD.(nt) - PaulH on May 22, 2003, 5:57 PM

there are also fraudelent escrow companies - yk on May 28, 2003, 9:44 AM

Thank you to all that took the time to comment in the thread announcing the interview with View entire thread - ThomasM on May 19, 2003, 10:50 PM

Anyone have comments, experience on ref 3787 ?(nt) View entire thread - wmhui on May 18, 2003, 9:41 PM

Breguet XX Transatlantique titanium View entire thread - Joseph Spranza on May 18, 2003, 5:57 AM

There were a batch of Type XX from the late 1990's which were problematic. - ThomasM on May 18, 2003, 12:46 PM

Thank you Thomas - Joseph Spranza on May 19, 2003, 6:55 AM

3820Ti shown in Breguet catalogue published Sep 98, - Vincent on May 19, 2003, 7:34 AM

Thanks. (nt) - ThomasM on May 19, 2003, 8:44 AM

5357 pics View entire thread - Gary on May 18, 2003, 4:20 AM

Fantastic pictures of a fantastic watch! Congrats! (nt) - ThomasM on May 18, 2003, 12:47 PM

gorgeous, thanks! (nt) - ei8htohms on May 18, 2003, 10:03 PM

That is a very beautiful watch - marcvst on May 19, 2003, 9:50 AM

Wow! A great watch, thank you a lot! (nt) - PeterCDE on May 19, 2003, 12:34 PM

WOW, gorgeous!! (nt) - alex on May 20, 2003, 2:48 AM

May I request you honor us with christening our Breguet Photo Gallery and Reference Page - ThomasM on May 20, 2003, 2:54 AM

My pleasure, Thomas - Gary on May 20, 2003, 9:14 AM

Thanks! (nt) - ThomasM on May 20, 2003, 11:36 AM

This is the model I saw this past week..... - Chuck P on May 27, 2003, 1:31 PM

Can anyone tell me about the 7010BA (Rothschild) Breguet ? View entire thread - John Price on May 16, 2003, 7:27 AM

There are very few details available, other than what is in the interview. - ThomasM on May 16, 2003, 10:48 AM

What is the relationship with the Rothschilds ? - John Price on May 16, 2003, 11:53 AM

What type of watch is this? What complications? nt - 29.53059 on May 16, 2003, 12:17 PM

Re: What type of watch is this? What complications? nt - Vincent on May 16, 2003, 9:06 PM

Breguet's description of the watch (from their official website at www.Breguet.ch) - ThomasM on May 16, 2003, 10:28 PM

According to Mr. Hayek, - ThomasM on May 16, 2003, 10:35 PM

A little information from an earlier posts... - sss on May 16, 2003, 9:29 PM

Dontcha just love it when... - ThomasM on May 16, 2003, 10:25 PM

With all due respect, Thomas... - Gary on May 17, 2003, 4:01 PM

Re: A little information from an earlier posts... - Anonymous on Jan 24, 2004, 7:00 PM

breguet type xx alarm movement View entire thread - gc on May 14, 2003, 7:10 PM

Suggest you take a look at this thread... - ThomasM on May 15, 2003, 2:29 AM

Q: Can someone identify this Jump Hour model? View entire thread - long on May 13, 2003, 8:45 AM

I am fairly certain that is not a current model. - ThomasM on May 13, 2003, 11:04 PM

Type XX Ref3820 Steel or Titanium? View entire thread - Vincent on May 12, 2003, 10:44 PM

Have no personal experience with Breguet Ti models - ThomasM on May 15, 2003, 2:31 AM

Re: Have no personal experience with Breguet Ti models - Vincent on May 15, 2003, 8:25 AM

Titanium surfact treatment - Joseph Spranza on May 18, 2003, 6:07 AM

Thanks! One question about thermal conductivity... - ThomasM on May 19, 2003, 1:43 PM

Question about new Breguet co-axial rattrapante View entire thread - Raghu Mani on May 12, 2003, 9:42 PM

the split-seconds button is co-axial with the crown - ei8htohms on May 12, 2003, 10:37 PM

Breguet 3330 crown question View entire thread - Mark B on May 12, 2003, 7:38 AM

The cabochon crown models are earlier versions. Breguet slowly started... - alex on May 12, 2003, 8:10 AM

I can verify that... - GaryK on May 17, 2003, 3:59 PM

An interesting chat with a very fascinating man... View entire thread - ThomasM on May 12, 2003, 12:36 AM

Thank you Messrs Hayek and Thomas for >>> - MTF on May 12, 2003, 1:39 AM

What a coup! Thanks Mr. Hayek and Thomas! (nt) - Jaw on May 12, 2003, 2:36 AM

What a wonderful surprise! - Jack Forster on May 12, 2003, 4:24 AM

One of the most interesting and enlightening interviews I've read in ages... - Eli on May 12, 2003, 4:36 AM

Wonderful interview. Thanks TM! - DTL on May 12, 2003, 5:36 AM

Excellent, thank you! (nt) - sss on May 12, 2003, 6:43 AM

Fantastic! Thanks for the effort - a most interesting read! (nt) - Ming Thein on May 12, 2003, 7:00 AM

No doubt! Thomas's report is always wonderful.....I like the video clip. (nt) - Hans Lee on May 12, 2003, 8:47 AM

Fantastic interview. Mr. Hayek has some excellent points - Chuck P on May 12, 2003, 10:53 AM

Thank you Thomas and Mr. Hayek. We're always up to date with ThePurists! (nt) - Valentin Blank on May 12, 2003, 11:17 AM

wonderful, thanks Thomas and Mr. Hayek! A great read! (nt) - ei8htohms on May 12, 2003, 12:19 PM

Gentleman, thank you very much! [nt] - Travis on May 12, 2003, 2:26 PM

Don't know how you managed it ... - Raghu Mani on May 12, 2003, 5:45 PM

Interesting , yes, fascination of course, but I have a question. - Simon Bryquer on May 12, 2003, 6:48 PM

He is such an interesting man> - Marsha on May 12, 2003, 6:49 PM

A triumphant tour de force - Thank you Drs Hayek and Mao ! -nt- - Steven Walker on May 12, 2003, 6:54 PM

An excellent and insightful interview.Thank you very much Mr,Hyak and Thomas (nt) - IanS on May 12, 2003, 10:16 PM

Thomas, you're a magician!! Thank you and Mr. hayek for the interview (nt) - alex on May 13, 2003, 1:37 AM

Great interview... Thanks Dr.Hayek and TM! (nt) - vlim on May 13, 2003, 3:17 AM

setting new standards again! Thomas nt - bernardcheong on May 13, 2003, 5:28 AM

Superb interview. Thanks! nt - JGV on May 13, 2003, 5:51 AM

A Big Thank You to Dr. Mao and Dr. Hayek... - Fathom Five on May 13, 2003, 7:58 AM

Thank you. The video clips were the best! Breguet school is highly commendable! nt - Nirvair on May 13, 2003, 8:27 AM

Excellent !... thanks Thomas and Mr Hayek (nt) - Zach T on May 13, 2003, 8:47 AM

Terrific, Tom - 29.53059 on May 13, 2003, 9:16 AM

Top grade stuff....The Purist sets the standard for Internet watch discussions...nt - Evitzee on May 13, 2003, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the great interview! I'm glad Breguet and Blancpain are in your hands Mr. Hayak - acs540 on May 13, 2003, 11:30 AM

Thank you Thomas and Mr Hayek. nt - WHL on May 13, 2003, 7:36 PM

Thank you Mr.Hayek for sharing your valuable time with ThePuristS.com. Well done Thomas-nt - Curtis on May 13, 2003, 7:48 PM

Thank you, so very much appreciated. - GrantStewart on May 13, 2003, 10:40 PM

Thanks a lot for this interview, I read it with a smile and a grain of salt! NT - Magnus Bosse on May 13, 2003, 11:05 PM

Outstanding! Thank you a lot, Mr. Hayek and Thomas! (nt) - PeterCDE on May 14, 2003, 12:09 AM

Thanks to everyone who made this interview possible. Very interesting and informative (nt) - Oxon on May 15, 2003, 12:13 PM

Thank you so much. I just can't make out the very last words, though. - Juan on May 17, 2003, 2:46 PM

try the text version - ei8htohms on May 17, 2003, 5:25 PM

Thanks Thomas. Excellent Piece .... - Terry Russell on May 19, 2003, 10:47 AM

Great information and the view of the future ...... - Al Armstrong on May 19, 2003, 2:22 PM

A titanic personality. My respect is even greater now. Thank You! (nt) - ChronoCop on May 20, 2003, 6:27 AM

Wonderful interview. Sincere thanks to Mr. Hayek & TM! (nt.) - Wootichai on Jul 2, 2003, 1:55 AM

read Watchrap thread on investments (nt) View entire thread - bernardcheong on May 7, 2003, 1:27 AM

secret signature on wich dial? View entire thread - Lutz on Apr 28, 2003, 7:32 PM

Good question...in order to get a solid and reliable answer, rather than - ThomasM on Apr 28, 2003, 11:10 PM

first comment of Breguet boutique - Lutz on Apr 29, 2003, 12:46 PM

Thanks for the good news, Breguet Boutique NY has been getting some pretty consistently - ThomasM on May 2, 2003, 8:29 PM

I don't have an exact date but supposedly the first secret signatures started appearing... - alex on May 5, 2003, 7:46 AM

One thing I love about my white gold enameled dial 5140 is the secret - Ed Tonkin on May 5, 2003, 2:36 PM

and another thing... - 29.53059 on May 5, 2003, 4:19 PM

Jealous of the 5140 owners. The Breguet site photos are - Marcel on May 9, 2003, 10:26 AM

After sales service is a work in progress. - ThomasM on May 9, 2003, 11:28 AM

Thanks Thomas. You are always there with the rapid and accurate info. - Marcel Philippe on May 9, 2003, 12:27 PM

not so secret signature - DavidMH on May 16, 2003, 1:32 AM

Picture gallery of Breguets from Basel... View entire thread - Saturn on Apr 25, 2003, 8:49 AM

Hi Andrew, there are some problems to access the pics from 3105 til the end... - Hans lee on Apr 27, 2003, 8:07 AM

Thanks, noted and corrected. (nt) - ThomasM on Apr 27, 2003, 9:52 AM

Thanks Thomas!!..(nt) - Hans lee on Apr 27, 2003, 10:32 PM

Very nice watch - Decha on May 1, 2003, 7:47 PM

I handled all the new pieces in Basel... - ThomasM on May 2, 2003, 8:27 PM

Thank you - 29.53059 on May 6, 2003, 9:18 AM

Very welcome. - ThomasM on May 6, 2003, 10:16 AM

29.53059 - 29.53059 on May 6, 2003, 12:31 PM

Thanks. - ThomasM on May 7, 2003, 6:16 AM

I had to read this whole thing all over again> - Marsha on May 12, 2003, 7:54 PM

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