The Breguet Classique 5177 & Classique 7787 Is A Dazzling Interplay Between Platinum And Grand Feu Enamel

The Classique de Breguet is dressed in black and silver to show the essential passage of time on reference 5177, complemented by the moon-phase and power-reserve indicator on reference 7787. Coated with intense black "Grand Feu" enamel - one of the most difficult colors to work with - the smooth, uniform faces of these new Classiques are adorned with a set of Breguet Arabic numerals and a discreet timer in powdered silver to create a slight contrast. The rhodium-plated “moon” tip Breguet hands indicating the hours, minutes, and seconds enhances the contrast. Following the habits and customs of 18thth century watchmakers to guarantee the authenticity of a timepiece, these "Grand Feu" enamel dials reveal Breguet's secret signature to the right of the center for the 7787 and between the center and 6 o'clock for the 5177. 

The Classique 5177 is undoubtedly the closest pure expression of A.-L. Breguet's stylistic philosophy, displaying the essentials of time accompanied by a "tone-on-tone" date window visible at 3 o'clock, while the Classique 7787 offers more comprehensive displays to suit individual needs. 

An open downward fan, a comforting smile or the friendly profile of a crescent moon: the cut-out window showing the phases of the Earth's natural satellite on Classique 7787 opens the door to romantic imagination. The night star, embodied by a hammered gold disc, appears against a starry blue sky, delivering its moods on a graduated scale over 29.5 days. It overlooks a power-reserve indicator hand in the lower part of the dial.