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HOW BOGUS IS BREGUET View entire thread - Watchbore on Dec 20, 2001, 11:37 PM

Bravo, well done as usual! - ei8htohms on Dec 20, 2001, 11:56 PM

Thanks (more) - Saturn on Dec 21, 2001, 6:24 AM

Fabulous, just terrific, thanks! (nt) - sss on Dec 21, 2001, 6:57 AM

Very much enjoyed reading this article. Thanks. nt - johnip on Dec 21, 2001, 7:38 AM

Thanks Watchbore... - Carlos on Dec 21, 2001, 2:27 PM

a great piece; thank you (nt) - MF on Dec 21, 2001, 2:42 PM

L.A. Breguet - Marcel on Dec 21, 2001, 9:34 PM

With eyes glazed, I thank you, Alan. Have a joyous Holiday Season! -nt - Curtis on Dec 21, 2001, 10:44 PM

A fascinating read; one which raises more questions in my mind... - Oxon on Dec 22, 2001, 2:08 PM

Thanks for the history lesson WB > - StevenWalker on Dec 24, 2001, 8:50 PM

I can't wait - ei8htohms on Dec 24, 2001, 9:07 PM

hmmm...me'thinks we have here the makings of a most worthy joust...:-) - ThomasM on Dec 25, 2001, 9:27 AM

Those inventions - Watchbore on Dec 28, 2001, 9:13 AM

Watchbore. Stimulating as usual... - RC on Dec 26, 2001, 10:18 PM

There goes the neighborehood - Impay on Mar 7, 2002, 11:00 PM

Some reassuring news for Breguet fans... View entire thread - ThomasM on Dec 15, 2001, 11:41 AM

Has it really been so gloomy... - RC on Dec 16, 2001, 10:05 PM

LOL... - Saturn on Dec 17, 2001, 3:23 AM

Actually... - Saturn on Dec 17, 2001, 7:37 AM

This will be a bit tricky, but I will give it a try... - ThomasM on Dec 17, 2001, 9:16 AM

Ah, thanks, Thomas... - Saturn on Dec 18, 2001, 5:00 AM

If you 2 are going to discuss systemic cures I'm out of it. ~):-o} - RC on Dec 17, 2001, 10:36 PM

225th Anniversary Watch View entire thread - Ardent on Dec 14, 2001, 8:32 AM

Here's a link to an earlier thread... - Saturn on Dec 14, 2001, 9:40 AM

For the sake of simple beauty . . . - D. Levine on Dec 20, 2001, 4:39 PM

A pic and a thought View entire thread - StevenWalker on Dec 14, 2001, 1:13 AM

Any article would be greatly welcomed... - Saturn on Dec 14, 2001, 8:28 AM

Fabulous idea and scan! Please do. (n/t) - Oxon on Dec 14, 2001, 7:33 PM

Regarding repeaters... - WHL on Dec 15, 2001, 9:34 AM

I've had the chance to handle and listen to several iterations from Breguet... - ThomasM on Dec 20, 2001, 11:43 PM

Would love to see such an article. TIA, Steven. (nt) - ThomasM on Dec 20, 2001, 11:39 PM

Breguet #1228 View entire thread - Jeff on Dec 12, 2001, 4:38 PM

Could you possibly get a note of the ref. no.?... - Saturn on Dec 13, 2001, 8:10 AM

Breguet as a "marketing fraud" - not sure why some people are so insistent View entire thread - ThomasM on Dec 11, 2001, 11:33 AM

Well, they could... - sss on Dec 11, 2001, 7:36 PM

I think Breguet is making a "good faith" effort at making an "honest" product... - Oxon on Dec 11, 2001, 8:53 PM

that does it! - ei8htohms on Dec 11, 2001, 11:00 PM

I think that most people look at Breguet and say... - Saturn on Dec 12, 2001, 4:06 AM

what scam ? - alex on Dec 12, 2001, 4:59 AM

Well... - Carlos on Dec 12, 2001, 4:51 PM

fraud or not... - reto on Jan 3, 2002, 6:32 AM

Quality of Finishing of Breguet movements?... View entire thread - Saturn on Dec 5, 2001, 2:14 PM

The truth is... - Carlos on Dec 5, 2001, 10:30 PM

Thank you, Carlos, you're advice is very much appreciated... - Saturn on Dec 8, 2001, 5:50 AM

The movement finishing, seen and unseen, is on par with other Great Houses... - ThomasM on Dec 8, 2001, 10:41 AM

I have tried... - Carlos on Dec 8, 2001, 5:23 PM

Amen, "blah blah..." indeed! (nt) - sss on Dec 8, 2001, 9:32 PM

These questions originated out of an email correspondence... - Oxon on Dec 8, 2001, 10:29 PM

Breguet dissections, online watch communities and "favored brands" among specific groups - ThomasM on Dec 9, 2001, 2:58 AM

wow, super response, thanks Thomas (nt) - ei8htohms on Dec 9, 2001, 10:25 AM

Brilliant response, Thomas. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. -nt - Curtis on Dec 9, 2001, 3:14 PM

Great explanation! Thank you very much. (n/t) - Oxon on Dec 9, 2001, 8:33 PM

You guys are much too kind, thanks. And Carlos, - ThomasM on Dec 9, 2001, 11:50 PM

We all do the best that we can. :-) [nt] - Carlos on Dec 10, 2001, 9:44 PM

Wonderful response. (nt) - Saturn on Dec 10, 2001, 2:25 AM

Ref 3490BB View entire thread - Steve Richman on Nov 30, 2001, 8:16 AM

Hmmm... I don't seem to recognize... - Saturn on Dec 1, 2001, 3:15 AM

It's an older piece - sss on Dec 1, 2001, 8:25 AM

Ah, now I recongnize it... - Saturn on Dec 2, 2001, 4:35 AM

purchasing not factory new - One of my many unfinished series of intended articles that need to - ThomasM on Dec 2, 2001, 11:44 AM

My dream watch or at least one of them (long) ... > View entire thread - Oxon on Nov 29, 2001, 5:28 PM

Marine series... - Saturn on Nov 30, 2001, 5:04 AM

FYI, both the Breguet cal. 549 and AP cal. 2225 are based on the JLC cal. 889/2 (nt) - sss on Nov 30, 2001, 7:13 AM

Thanks. (nt) - Saturn on Nov 30, 2001, 7:42 AM

Thanks to both of you for the excellent information! (n/t) - Oxon on Dec 1, 2001, 4:55 PM

Heritage Line 3670 View entire thread - Weeze on Nov 28, 2001, 11:16 PM

Attractive watch... - Saturn on Nov 30, 2001, 5:00 AM

interesting... - Jo on Jan 9, 2003, 10:05 AM

Correct pronunciation of "Breguet"... View entire thread - Saturn on Nov 28, 2001, 4:03 AM

here in France its pronounced" Bregg-GET" by putting the accent on... - Anonymous on Nov 28, 2001, 6:17 AM

Re: here in France its pronounced" Bregg-GET" by putting the accent on... - G.B in France on Dec 4, 2001, 2:16 PM

What is interesting.... - alex on Dec 7, 2001, 6:20 AM

You see I find that interesting - Saturn on Dec 7, 2001, 6:59 AM

I was talking to a Breguet agent re the below post... View entire thread - Saturn on Nov 26, 2001, 8:25 AM

Interesting...> - Oxon on Nov 26, 2001, 5:43 PM

incorrect (more) - alex on Nov 27, 2001, 5:10 AM

All that I can conclude then is that someone in the... - Saturn on Nov 27, 2001, 5:48 AM

Breguet & Swatch - alex on Nov 27, 2001, 7:32 AM

Hey, what's wrong with Swatch movements? I'd sure like to see the - ThomasM on Nov 27, 2001, 10:43 AM

I'm so glad to hear they'll "keep making their own," I'll sleep better knowing that. (nt) - ei8htohms on Nov 27, 2001, 6:41 PM

Seeking info on Breguet Marine...> View entire thread - oxon on Nov 25, 2001, 8:13 PM

I am afraid that the bi-colour gents... - Saturn on Nov 26, 2001, 3:57 AM

I think it used to be on strap (ref. 3400SA.12.196) but it's not in the catalog now (nt) - sss on Nov 26, 2001, 6:47 AM

Interesting... - Saturn on Nov 26, 2001, 8:20 AM

Thank you for the information ... > - Oxon on Nov 26, 2001, 5:34 PM

Attractive Breguet jump-hour in upcoming Antiquorum auction View entire thread - Saturn on Nov 22, 2001, 8:08 AM

I may be mistaken, but think the Pt version was 50 pcs; - ThomasM on Nov 23, 2001, 11:36 AM

tm, you are right......the pt. model was the limited production. - jy on Jan 21, 2002, 4:49 PM

Good news London-based Breguet-fans... View entire thread - Saturn on Nov 22, 2001, 5:11 AM

Has anyone bought a Breguet 3330 ? more View entire thread - Vince on Nov 22, 2001, 4:43 AM

the 3330 - alex on Nov 22, 2001, 5:21 AM

LOL- beat me to the post (excuse pun) whilst I was typing up my response. Hrumph!!! :-) (nt) - Saturn on Nov 22, 2001, 5:32 AM

3330 is VERY beautiful -but... - reto on Dec 14, 2001, 8:58 AM

I have never owned one of these, but... - Saturn on Nov 22, 2001, 5:29 AM

Thanks Alex and Andrew for the great pictures and info....more question - Vince on Nov 22, 2001, 2:25 PM

the 3130 - alex on Nov 23, 2001, 2:44 AM

Alex, is the power reserve on the "new"... - Saturn on Nov 23, 2001, 4:06 AM

maybe.... - alex on Nov 23, 2001, 5:09 AM

Love both models, though the dial of the 3330 is an all time classic for me. - ThomasM on Nov 23, 2001, 11:33 AM

Thomas, are you referrin to this piece ? (scan) - alex on Nov 26, 2001, 12:42 AM

Thanks again to all, sorry I am new to Breguet watches, more Q.. - Vince on Nov 23, 2001, 10:14 PM

Regarding the date sub dial... - alex on Nov 26, 2001, 12:52 AM

Thanks Alex....nt - Vince on Nov 27, 2001, 4:45 AM

Does the Aeronavale have Superluminova coating like the Transatlantique? View entire thread - Saturn on Nov 20, 2001, 4:01 AM

Does anyone have any information on the following watch: View entire thread - Saturn on Nov 20, 2001, 4:00 AM

It appears to be a repeater (nt) - sss on Nov 20, 2001, 8:03 PM

I didn't realize that Breguet did a "simple", i.e. without 24-h indicator, repeater? (nt) - Saturn on Nov 21, 2001, 7:47 AM

How come Breguet never uses Breguet numerals for its watches ? View entire thread - alex on Nov 15, 2001, 12:51 AM

It appears that Breguet... - Saturn on Nov 15, 2001, 4:01 AM

I agree with you the date aperture on the anniversary model really spoils the... - alex on Nov 15, 2001, 4:59 AM

A favorite Patek model... - WHL on Nov 15, 2001, 2:51 PM

yes an absolutely gorgeous model with an.....(scan) - alex on Nov 16, 2001, 12:09 AM

To die for... nt - Carlos on Nov 16, 2001, 8:31 AM

Ref 3210 - Breguet Hands and numerals - simple and beautiful - D. Levine on Nov 17, 2001, 12:06 PM

Here is a picture of the 3210 - Breguet Hands & numerals - D. Levine on Nov 17, 2001, 5:55 PM

Lovely, lovely watch. (nt) - Saturn on Nov 18, 2001, 7:09 AM

First automatic movement... View entire thread - Saturn on Nov 13, 2001, 9:19 AM

not sure but I think his name was Abraham Louis .... :-) - alex on Nov 13, 2001, 9:43 AM

Self Winding - Greg on Nov 13, 2001, 10:59 AM

info. PLEASE on Heritage Chronograph (r. 5460) View entire thread - Eddie in Singapore on Nov 6, 2001, 5:12 AM

Hmmm what the heck IS in there?... - Saturn on Nov 6, 2001, 6:05 AM

Lemania cal. 1050 (nt) - sss on Nov 6, 2001, 6:41 AM

Any more information on it?... - Saturn on Nov 6, 2001, 7:20 AM

Should have realized that it is the new movement... - Saturn on Nov 6, 2001, 7:39 AM

LOL! Ah, the joys of moderating! - ThomasM on Nov 7, 2001, 11:54 PM

Yes, I believe that my information... - Saturn on Nov 12, 2001, 4:25 AM

on my way to buy - Eddie in Singapore on Nov 12, 2001, 7:16 PM

An interesting piece from the upcoming Antiquorum auction in Geneva View entire thread - sss on Nov 5, 2001, 9:09 PM

Also being auctioned are some original Breguet papers - sss on Nov 5, 2001, 9:13 PM

Cool! I wonder if FP Journe knows about these? (nt) - Saturn on Nov 6, 2001, 3:56 AM

And a historically interesting piece made for Prince Rasoumovsky - sss on Nov 5, 2001, 9:20 PM

Yes, I noticed various other interesting pieces in that auction - Saturn on Nov 6, 2001, 4:20 AM

Breguet bibliography & Sir David Salomons introduction View entire thread - Cormac on Nov 5, 2001, 12:31 PM

Use this link instead - Cormac on Nov 5, 2001, 12:33 PM

Excellent, Cormac, just excellent. Thank you! (more) - ThomasM on Nov 5, 2001, 4:25 PM

Thanks, Cormac! nt - Curtis on Nov 5, 2001, 5:32 PM

Thanks. Useful for all of us Breguet-philes... - Saturn on Nov 6, 2001, 3:11 AM

Daniels' Breuget book - Greg on Nov 12, 2001, 12:05 PM

Thanks, Greg! (nt) - ThomasM on Nov 13, 2001, 11:17 PM

What is the procedure for gaining admittance to the Breguet museum... View entire thread - Saturn on Nov 4, 2001, 5:10 AM

Breguet Museum - alex on Nov 5, 2001, 1:08 AM

Marvelous... - Saturn on Nov 5, 2001, 3:43 AM

I channeled the spirit of Abraham Louis yesterday View entire thread - ei8htohms on Oct 31, 2001, 5:56 AM

LOL - nice story... - Saturn on Oct 31, 2001, 6:20 AM

Maybe you are a long lost grand grand son of AL Breguet and... - alex on Oct 31, 2001, 8:14 AM

LOL! Give him my best, willya? Nice job! (pics?) - ThomasM on Oct 31, 2001, 8:45 AM

May AL's "Force" be with you.....nt - Evitzee on Nov 4, 2001, 5:31 PM

My visit to the Breguet Boutique on the Upper East Side View entire thread - Jorge Merino on Oct 29, 2001, 11:32 AM

Great visit write up and photos, Jorge! Thanks! - ThomasM on Oct 29, 2001, 11:41 AM

Thanks for the welcome! Great site you have here. - Jorge Merino on Oct 29, 2001, 12:06 PM

Here is a link to an article on Type 20s View entire thread - Saturn on Oct 14, 2001, 5:44 AM

Great article, thanks for posting it! (nt) - ei8htohms on Oct 14, 2001, 2:40 PM

Stephen's articles and posts are always a good read. Thanks. (nt) - ThomasM on Oct 14, 2001, 4:23 PM

Has anyone any information on the new Breguet Boutique in New York? (nt) View entire thread - Saturn on Oct 9, 2001, 3:57 AM

More info when I get back...lots of exciting plans for Breguet from Swatch...(nt) - ThomasM on Oct 12, 2001, 1:43 AM

Any one has any info on the new 5920? Thanks in advance. View entire thread - TF on Oct 8, 2001, 7:07 AM

Will try to post some info when I get back. Very prettz piece...(nt) - ThomasM on Oct 12, 2001, 1:41 AM

Ebel Lichine / Lemania cal. 8810 in depth review - Part 5 done and posted View entire thread - ThomasM on Oct 5, 2001, 3:26 AM

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