126 Breguet A fine and attractive, Tradition, power reserve manual wristwatch in white gold, with open-work dial, Certificate of Origin and box, reference 7057.
Estimate: Fr. 13'000 – 26'000
- Model Tradition
- Year 2011
- Reference 7057
- Case Material 18K white gold
- Case Number 4'889
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Manual, cal. 507 DR1, 34 jewels
- Movement Number 1'002'769
- Dimension 40mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by Breguet Certificate of Origin dated 18th May 2011, stamped Manfredi, hang tag, booklets, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
The Breguet Tradition reference 7057 is a clear expression of Breguet’s ability to reinterpret its own history in a contemporary way. Rather than referencing the past through decoration alone, the Tradition line builds directly on the architecture of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s late 18th-century Souscription watches, where the mechanics themselves were the focal point. Introduced in 2010, the reference 7057 marks a more modern evolution of this concept. The larger 40mm case gives the watch greater presence, while the anthracite-treated movement enhances contrast and legibility. The entire gear train is displayed on the dial side, arranged with a strong sense of symmetry that reflects both technical logic and visual balance. The off-centered guilloché dial remains a defining feature. It preserves the classical Breguet language, Roman numerals, blued hands, engine-turned decoration, while allowing the movement to dominate the composition. The result is a layered display where tradition and mechanics coexist without compromise. The balance wheel, positioned prominently, becomes a natural focal point, while the power reserve indicator is integrated with restraint. Housed in white gold with a fluted caseband, the watch retains the familiar Breguet codes, yet feels distinctly modern in execution. The contrast between polished surfaces and the matte movement finish adds further depth.