Breguet Honors the Tourbillon's Legacy: Unveiling Four Exuberant Timepieces, Including a Collector's Favorite

On a date that carries incredible historical significance in horology - the 7th of Messidor Year IX, or more commonly known as June 26, 1801, Abraham-Louis Breguet was granted a decade-long patent for his transformative invention, the ’tourbillon’. Crafted to overcome the challenges of positional errors and lubrication, this regulating organ added immense value to the world of timekeeping. From its humble beginnings, where only 40 timepieces featuring this distinguishing feature were created by Breguet’s workshop by 1829, the tourbillon has today become a hallmark of luxurious, mechanical watches.

Breguet’s celebration of the tourbillon’s 225th anniversary further cements the brand’s position as a true pioneer in watchmaking, continuing to innovate and inspire with each new release. A milestone in the legacy of Abraham-Louis Breguet, these new timepieces mirror the spirit of the tourbillon, seamlessly combining age-old traditions with advancements in horological technology.