The movement in the Breguet Tradition collection is visible on the dial side. It is not an exhibition caseback. The entire architecture of the watch, its gears and bridges, forms the landscape of the face itself. This has always been the collection’s signature, a decision that puts the founder’s mechanical legacy front and center.
For 2026, the house is revitalising this cornerstone collection. The update includes several new models. The Tradition 7037 and 7097 arrive with a retrograde small seconds display. The Tradition 7038 features the same complication, adding a gemset bezel and buckle. A dual-time display defines the new Tradition 7067.
A Contemporary Feel
A series of clever changes gives the new models a more contemporary character. On certain watches, Breguet has chosen to use Arabic numerals, a departure from the Roman fonts often associated with the brand. The shift adjusts the visual weight of the dial, offering a different kind of clarity.
The updates also introduce new materials and finishes. Some models now feature traditional Grand Feu enamel dials, a craft that lends a unique depth to the surface. New movement finishes and strap options complete the revitalisation, refining the watch’s presence on the wrist.
The Founder's Imprint
Each piece remains an embodiment of the Breguet DNA. The visible mechanics are a direct link to the work of the founder, A.-L. Breguet himself. His approach to watchmaking, which treated the movement as a core part of the aesthetic, is the guiding principle of the entire Tradition collection.
This connection is reinforced through craftsmanship. The brand speaks of its virtuosity in hand-finishing and the use of original lathes to achieve specific patterns and textures. This expertise is not just preserved, it is actively applied, giving each component a tangible link to the house's history. The sophistication comes from this depth of skill.
The new models carry this philosophy forward. The retrograde seconds hand on the 7037, 7097, and 7038 is a complex and elegant complication. The dual-time function of the 7067 is a practical addition for a modern wearer. These are not just exercises in heritage, but functional evolutions of a core idea.
The Tradition collection has always been about showing the path from the past to the future. By placing the movement on the dial side, Breguet makes that journey visible. Every hand-finished component and gear tells a part of the story, from A.-L. Breguet’s original vision to the watch on your wrist today.
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