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Breguet Museum Treasures en voyage

With a history of over 250 years full of innovation, avant-gardism and heritage, Breguet is delighted to be able to showcase some of its treasures from its…

BREGUET ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS NEW CEO

Breguet and its President Marc A. Hayek are delighted to announce the appointment of Lionel a Marca as its CEO. Lionel a Marca joined the Swatch Group almost…

Breguet partners with Frieze Art Fair

Breguet is pleased to announce its partnership with Frieze, one of the world's leading voices in contemporary culture. Concluding in 2024, this collaboration…

France: Exceptional Evening at the Aéro-Club to Celebrate the Type XX Chronograph

Following the grand launch of the new Type XX collection last year, the House wished to bring together friends of the brand and Parisian partners at the Aéro…

The First Tradition for Ladies Awarded by the Magazine Revolution

Breguet wins “Best Watch for Women 2016” for its Tradition Dame 7038, by the magazine Revolution.  Unveiled at Baselworld 2016, this timepiece is the first…

The House of Breguet Awarded by Magazine Precious in Japan

As part of the “Watch Awards” organised by the Japanese publication Precious, the House of Breguet has received awards for several of its pieces, including…

England: Breguet announces its partnership with the Royal Albert Hall

The House celebrates once again its ties with Arts and Culture by partnering with the Royal Albert Hall, a place of celebration and commemoration which holds a…

Breguet celebrates the Lunar New Year with two exclusive creations

In this emblematic year of the Dragon, the House unveils a new version of its Classique model featuring two Tourbillons, through which a hand-engraved gold…

Only Watch: A Unique Breguet Timepiece at Auction on Saturday 7th of November

Breguet and its President & CEO Marc A. Hayek are renewing their support to Only Watch by participating in the 6th edition of the biennial charity auction co…

Style Variation: Breguet Unveils its New Classique 8068

The new interpretation of the Classique makes a bold statement with its resolutely contemporary dial and a mechanism enabling the wearer to change straps as…

The Breguet Type XXI 3817 in Rose Gold Receives An Award in Spain

The magazine Robb Report Spain has elected the Type XXI 3817 model in rose gold as “best watch of the year” within its “Best of the Best” award. It was the…

Paris: Breguet supports an exhibition at the National Archives

As part of its ongoing sponsorship of the arts and culture, Breguet has provided support for the exhibition entitled “Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette and the…

Breguet inaugurates its new Boutique in Hong Kong

Located in the heart of Hong Kong, the recently opened Breguet Boutique celebrated its inauguration with a blend of festivity and traditional spirit. Situated…

Breguet and Frieze begin a new year of collaboration in New York

Continuing their partnership established in 2022, Breguet and Frieze are pleased to present a new artistic collaboration for the next four editions of the fair…

New diamond-set models join the Marine collection

Breguet completes this iconic collection with the Marine Chronograph 5529 and the Marine 9518 which stand out for their delicately set diamonds.  This…

Breguet in the Heart of Europe: Waterloo 1815-2015

Breguet marked its presence at the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo as a major private sponsor of the conservation of Hougoumont Farm. One of the last…

Korea: Breguet and Frieze in Seoul

The House of Breguet, once again, participates in the Korean edition of Frieze, taking place from September 4 to 7, 2024, at the COEX in Seoul. As with New…

A new variation of the Tradition Tourbillon joins the collections of Breguet

To mark the date of creation of the Tourbillon by Abraham-Louis Breguet, the Breguet unveils its latest model from the Tradition collection: a timepiece…

Breguet celebrates Valentine’s Day with a special edition

The new Classique Phase de Lune pays tribute to love. The mother-of-pearl dial is adorned with a very fine guilloché pattern, hand-crafted by the artisans of…

Breguet Joins the Prestigious Horological Society of New York

Founded in 1866, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is one of the oldest horological associations in the world. This nonprofit organisation is…

The Breguet Boutique in Zurich has undergone a remarkable transformation

Following several months of extensive renovation, the Boutique, located on the renowned Bahnhofstrasse, proudly celebrated its reopening on September 14…

Breguet presents the new straps for the Type XX

After launching the new Type XX collection last June, Breguet is now revealing the new NATO steel straps that have been designed especially for the Type 20…

Record sale of the Breguet Type XX Only Watch 2021

On Saturday November 6, Breguet participated in the new edition of Only Watch, the major charity event organized by the Monegasque Association against…

Marine Hora Mundi 5557 - Playing with perspectives

Manufacture Breguet invites you to escape with a new interpretation of its Hora Mundi model within the Marine collection, a timepiece combining technical and…

The Reine de Naples collection welcomes two new models featuring an innovative hand

Breguet turns the spotlight on two new timepieces showcasing two styles but with one thing in common: the astonishing minutes hand. Thanks to an ingenious…

Great Britain: Breguet Renews Its Participation with the London Concours

For the second consecutive year, the house of Breguet is proud to renew their role as Presenting Partner for the London Concours 2020. Hosted at the Honourable…

Breguet to participate again in the Only Watch auction

A major Haute Horlogerie event held every two years, the Only Watch auction is a charity event organised by the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies. …

Breguet Wins Two Major Prizes at the Montre de l’Année Competition

On Thursday November 19, the Breguet Tradition Automatique Seconde Rétrograde watch was awarded twice by the jury and the public of Montres Passion, who both…

Breguet, Sponsor of a Unique Exhibition Dedicated to Marie-Antoinette in Japan

Montres Breguet and its President & CEO Marc A. Hayek are honoured to announce an exclusive partnership with the château de Versailles. Following on from the…

The House of Breguet elected for its Classique Extra-Plate 5157 in Germany

Breguet has been awarded by the magazine Robb Report Germany for its Classique Extra-Plate 5157 in rose gold, a timeless elegant novelty unveiled in 2018. It…

Breguet continues its collaboration with Art Düsseldorf

Celebrating its close ties with the art world, the House has renewed its partnership with the modern and contemporary art fair Art Düsseldorf.  This event,…

China: Breguet and Shanghai West Bund Art & Design united to celebrate art

  In continuation of its connection with art, Breguet is delighted to announce its partnership with West Bund Art & Design, a fair showcasing contemporary art…

Breguet enriches its historical collection with a 1960s Type XX chronograph

The Breguet Museum and its President, Marc A. Hayek, are delighted to announce the acquisition of a superb 1967 Type XX chronograph. This remarkably well…

Breguet and Art Düsseldorf continue their collaboration

Celebrating its close ties with the art world, Breguet has renewed its partnership with Art Düsseldorf. Since the Maison was founded, it has always appreciated…

Breguet and the Congress of Vienna

At the occasion of the congress of Vienna’s bicentenary, the Austrian Breguet boutique honored the five main negotiators of this diplomatic conference, each of…

Breguet at Geneva Watch Days

For the very first time, the Maison is participating in Geneva Watch Days.To mark the occasion, Breguet invites visitors to its Boutique on Rue du Rhône to…

Breguet once again partners with the London Concours

To celebrate its links with the automotive world, the House of Breguet once again collaborates with the London Concours. This prestigious event, taking place…

Breguet Embarks on a New Odyssey with Race for Water

Breguet Embarks on a New Odyssey with Race for Water   Breguet and the Race for Water Foundation announced their partnership at Baselworld 2018 on Saturday…

The partnership between Breguet and Frieze continues in Los Angeles

Following New York, Seoul and London, Breguet and Frieze meet in Los Angeles for an edition that marks the end of their first year of partnership. Frieze Los…

Breguet unveils a Marine novelty featuring a Tourbillon

The House lifts the veil on a new model in the Marine collection equipped with a Tourbillon, its most emblematic invention. The 42.5 mm case, offered in rose…

A new Reine de Naples piece in honour of International Women’s Day

Today, Breguet is celebrating International Women's Day by releasing a new version of the iconic Reine de Naples 8918 in a mint green colour. Its white mother…

Great success for Breguet antique watches

At the auction organized by Christie's in Geneva on November 8, two antique Breguet timepieces were very successful. The first, the Tourbillon pocket watch No…

Breguet unveils a visual variation of its Tradition Quantième Rétrograde

The new Tradition Quantième Rétrograde 7597 displays an elegant contrast between the anthracite-clad movement and the blue gold dial and retrograde date sector…

Marine Tourbillon Équation Marchante 5887

A grand complication in platinum armourThe Marine Tourbillon Equation Marchante 5887, standing as the technical flagship of the Marine collection, embodies a…

Revolution Awards Breguet the “Best Women’s Watch 2016” Prize

The first feminine timepiece in the Tradition line adds a new award to its already critically lauded collection. Watch magazine Revolution selected the…

The Geneva International Music Competition and the House of Breguet

Since almost 20 years, the House of Breguet supports the Geneva International Music Competition (Le Concours de Genève), one of the world’s leading music…

The House of Breguet unveils a new minute repeater

As fascinating as it is intriguing, the minute repeater is one of the most remarkable complications in watchmaking history. An outstanding technician, Abraham…

Breguet Acquires Some Remarkable Pieces and Historic Documents for its Museum

The Breguet Museum and its President and CEO, Marc A. Hayek, acquired two exceptional antique watches and some letters of great historical value at three…

Breguet on display at Frieze Seoul

Following the announcement of their partnership last May, the watchmaker and Frieze are joining forces once more for a new fair dedicated to art in Seoul. Just…

Breguet receives the prize of the “Tourbillon of the year” from the Italian Magazine L’Orologio

This year, 2018 Breguet marked the arrival of a new model, which has quickly seduced the amateurs of Haute Horlogerie, the Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat…

Breguet continues its collaboration with Frieze

A year after it announced a partnership with the contemporary art fair Frieze, Breguet is delighted to continue this collaboration. “This partnership with…

Geneva: a rare Breguet chronograph sold at auction

A rare Breguet chronograph was sold at a recent Phillips auction in Geneva. The timepiece is distinguished for its hour and minute ring made of lapis lazuli,…

Breguet celebrates the Lunar New Year with two exclusive creations

In this emblematic year of the Dragon, the Maison unveils a new version of its Classique model featuring two Tourbillons, through which a hand-engraved gold…

Breguet at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

A Unique Retrospective at the Legion of Honor: “Breguet: Art and Innovation in Watchmaking” From September 19, 2015 to January 10, 2016, the Fine Arts Museums…

Type XX Chronograph 2067: gold in the spotlight

Following the launch of the new-generation Type XX in June 2023, Breguet continues to develop the line by welcoming a civilian version in gold, incorporating…

Baselworld : Marc A. Hayek is awarded the « Haute Time Watch Madness » prize

On March 21st , 2016, at the 2016 Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Fair, the prestigious American watch magazine Haute Time officially awarded Marc A. Hayek –…

Breguet Acquires a Type XX Chronograph from 1957 for its Museum

The Breguet museum and its President, Marc A. Hayek have recently acquired a superb Type XX chronograph created in 1957. It was previously owned by Esso who…

The new Reine de Naples 8918 takes on a soft touch

After several black and white versions, the Reine de Naples now comes in a pink shade. This new timepiece boasts a feminine and refined visual harmony with its…

Breguet obtains RJC (Responsible Jewellery Council) certification

Breguet has always supported a sustainable approach to all its operational practices, whether in the craftsmanship, manufacture or assembly of its timepieces…

Breguet and Frieze continue their collaboration in Los Angeles

Breguet will be at Frieze Los Angeles from 29th February to 3rd March. The Maison will be presenting its exhibition ‘Inhabiting Time’, the final chapter of its…

Swiss Museum of Military Aviation Inaugurates a “Breguet Area” in Payerne

The Military Aviation Museum in Payerne “Clin d’Ailes” inaugurated an additional hall on Friday, May 1st dedicated to the maintenance and preparation of…

Waterloo Battlefield - Hougoumont Farm

Working closely with Montres Breguet, the management of the “Domain of the Battle of Waterloo” inaugurated a new scenography at the Hougoumont farmhouse…

Breguet and Frieze Unite in New York

  Following the announcement of their partnership, the two entities officially begin their collaboration during the New York edition of the Frieze art fair…

Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077

A symmetrical design with an exclusive heart accentuated by "Breguet Blue"In line with Abraham-Louis Breguet's vision of making technical innovation accessible…

The House of Breguet Receives a New Award

After having received a prestigious prize for the Tradition Dame 7038 model, the House of Breguet is now awarded for the white gold Classique Phase de Lune…

Breguet Becomes Patron of the French National Navy Museum in Paris

In celebration of the links that it has so long fostered with the maritime world, the House of Breguet is proud to announce its new status as patron of the…

The House of Breguet exhibits at Frieze Seoul

Breguet continues its collaboration with Frieze by participating in the Korean Fair, from 6 to 9 September 2023, at the COEX in Seoul. The House is delighted…

The London Concours and Breguet Reunited Another Time

The House of Breguet unites once again with the London Concours, which celebrates the world of cars through the exhibition of a fine collection, as well as the…

Austria: Commemoration of the Congress of Vienna and the Battle of Waterloo

On December 2, 2015, the Breguet Boutique in organized an exclusive cultural evening highlighting the 200th anniversary of the Congress of Vienna and the…

“River of Stars” By Naminapu Maymuru-White

Breguet continues its artistic rendezvous with Frieze by participating in the 2024 edition of the London Fair, from October 9 to 13, at The Regent’s Park. The…

Two new versions of an iconic model

For the first time in its collections, Breguet is unveiling a Reine de Naples model with a black “Grand Feu” enamel dial. Complemented by swirling Breguet…

Breguet presents the London Concours

On Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th June in London, the House of Breguet presented the London Concours as title sponsor. The annual event, which took place at…

The House of Breguet presents its new Type XX collection

The year 2023 brings a new Type XX, new momentum, a new generation and an all-new calibre. Four years of preparation preceded the arrival of the new generation…

Paris: National Marine Museum re-opens its doors

After many years under renovation, the National Marine Museum re-opened its doors to the public on 17th November 2023. Driven by its maritime heritage, the…

Breguet unveils a new limited edition Valentine's Day creation

To celebrate the day of love, Breguet presents a new version of the iconic Reine de Naples, adorned with red details. Its white mother-of-pearl dial is…

Classique Double Tourbillon Quai de l'Horloge 5345 : Haute Horlogerie in the spotlight

In tribute to the brand founder’s invention on 26 June 1801, Breguet introduces a horological masterpiece blending expert skills with technical sophistication…

"Breguet: Art and Innovation in Watchmaking"

Exclusive Celebration at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco Renowned watch brand, Breguet, and its President & CEO, Marc A. Hayek, honor its 240th…

Gregory Kissling appointed CEO of the House of Breguet

The House of Breguet and its President Marc Hayek are pleased to announce the appointment of Gregory Kissling as CEO.A microtechnology engineer, with an MBA…

Breguet: A Fourth Prize for the Tradition Chronographe Indépendant

GQ Spain just held the magazine’s first ever watch competition, and Breguet won the prestigious prize of “Watch of the Year 2016” with its Tradition…

Rare Breguet Watches Featured at the “Geneva Watch Auction: Seven”

The auction conducted by Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo took place on 12-13 May, 2018 in Geneva. Montres Breguet President, Marc A. Hayek, and the…

A Breguet Classique Up For Auction at Only Watch 2017

Breguet and its President & CEO, Marc A. Hayek, are once again taking part in Only Watch, the industry’s unmissable charity event. Loyal as ever to the Monaco…

Breguet and Frieze reunited in London

The House continues its artistic rendezvous with Frieze by participating at the 20th edition of the London Fair, from October 11 to 15, at the Regent’s Park,…

Breguet Wins the « Haute Time Watch Madness » Competition

Breguet comes out as the top winner of the “Watch Madness” contest, organized every year by Haute Time magazine, a U.S. publication for luxury watches. The…

Taiwan: A New Look for the Breguet Boutique in Taipei

Après plusieurs mois de rénovation, la Maison Breguet a rouvert les portes de sa Boutique taiwanaise au cours d’une cérémonie inaugurale. Située dans le…

Italy: Breguet Sponsor of the Teatro Dell'Opera of Roma

In a continuous effort to reinforce its commitment in the fields of art and culture preservation, the House of Breguet launched a new partnership with the…

The Marine Hora Mundi from Breguet wins two awards

Italian magazine L'Orologio has chosen the Marine Hora Mundi, unveiled earlier this year, as the watch of the year in the GMT category. This model was also…

Breguet Wins Several Prizes in Japan

The Japanese magazine, Precious hosted their second “Precious Watch Award”, celebrating the most beautiful timepieces of the year. Breguet features among the…

Bicentenary of the passing away of Abraham-Louis Breguet

Born in Neuchâtel on the 10th of January, 1747 and died in Paris on the 17th of September, 1823 - just two centuries ago - Abraham-Louis Breguet revolutionized…

Breguet Renews its Participation to Only Watch with an Unique Timepiece

Once again, the House of Breguet confirms its support to Only Watch, a key charity event organized by the Monegasque Association against Muscular Dystrophy…

Germany: Breguet, Partner of Art Düsseldorf 2022

Breguet partnered with the 2022 edition of the contemporary art fair Art Düsseldorf. It brought together 85 German and international galleries who showcased…

Classique 5177 & Classique 7787 : Dazzling interplay between platinum and "Grand Feu" enamel

True to the timeless spirit of the collection, the Classique 5177 and Classique 7787 combine the brilliance of two noble materials - platinum and "Grand Feu"…

Breguet at Frieze London

Following the launch of Breguet’s partnership with Frieze in May 2022, the brand is currently present at Frieze London from October 12 to 16, 2022. On this…

Breguet Contributes to the Success of the Only Watch Charity Auction

On Saturday November 9, 2019 the Only Watch auction took place in Geneva, the major international charity project organized by the Monegasque Association…

England: Breguet and the London Concours reunited once again

The Maison has renewed its partnership with the London Concours to celebrate its strong ties with the automotive world. The prestigious event, an automotive…

Napoleon directed by Ridley Scott

British director Ridley Scott’s latest feature film charts the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, a client of Breguet. The general purchased three pieces from a…

Breguet presents the new straps for the Type XX

After launching the new Type XX collection last June, Breguet is now revealing the new NATO steel straps that have been designed especially for the Type 20…

Italy: Chronograph of the Year Award for Breguet

The readers of the Italian watch magazine L’Orologio have selected the Tradition model Chronographe Indépendant as watch of the year 2015 in the chronograph…

Fifth Consecutive Award for Breguet’s Tradition Chronographe Indépendant

Once again, magazine Robb Report bestows the title of “Best of the Best” to a Breguet timepiece. The Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077 has unanimously…

Taiwan Welcomes Breguet’s “Classic Tour”

After several successful stages worldwide, Breguet’s “Classic Tour” joined the Asian continent, in the city of Taipei. Through this concept,  the House…

A new perpetual calendar joins the Breguet collections

The Quantième perpétuel 7327 reflects the very essence of the brand: simple to wear but complex in its creation. Created in the 18th century, this fascinating…

Breguet unveils new versions of its Classique Tourbillon 3358

The first model crafted in white gold invites you to delve into dreams of starry nights. A mesmerizing cascade of diamonds seemingly glides over its pearled…

Breguet and Frieze continue their collaboration in Los Angeles

Breguet will be at Frieze Los Angeles from 29th February to 3rd March. The Maison will be presenting its exhibition ‘Inhabiting Time’, the final chapter of its…

Reine de Naples 8905 - Love takes flight

As Valentine's Day approaches, Breguet has attired the Reine de Naples in celestial poetry. The white mother-of-pearl dial was specially chosen for its…

Breguet Opens Its Second Boutique in the Middle East

The Maison is delighted to announce the opening of its new boutique in Bahrain, located in the recently inaugurated Marassi Galleria, a shopping center that…

Breguet expands its collection of antique pieces with the acquisition of a chronograph created for Bugatti

The Breguet Museum and its President and CEO, Marc A. Hayek, have acquired an exceptional dashboard chronograph created for Bugatti at an auction that took…

Classique Tourbillon 3358

The dazzling shower of the tourbillonA crowning achievement of Abraham-Louis Breguet's inventions and inseparable from the Maison's technical expertise, this…

The Art of Breguet is celebrated in China

The House of Breguet celebrated the art of watchmaking in the heart of Shanghai with the participation of hundreds of guests. A special exhibition highlighted…

In 2021, Breguet Celebrates the 220th Anniversary of the Tourbillon

The year 2021 marks the 220th anniversary of one of the greatest watchmaking complications of all times: the Tourbillon. An exquisite mechanism of unrivaled…

A new variation of the Reine de Naples 8918

One of the House's emblematic models, the Reine de Naples 8918 is revealed today with a new face. Its rose gold case features a gray "Grand feu" enamel dial,…

Launch of the new generation Type XX chronograph

Appearance of guilloché in watchmaking

Introduction of high frequency (10Hz)

Development of “special” counters for aircraft begins

Invention of the “hourly thermometrograph”

Announcement of an innovative dual time zone watch "Hora Mundi" in the Marine line

Presentation of the first “sympathique clock”

Invention of the “pare-chute” shock absorber

Introduction of the magnetic pivot

Patent granted for a completely new type of regulator called the "Tourbillon"

Mass production of the Type XX chronograph begins

Invention of the “Breguet balance-spring”

Introduction of the magnetic strike governor

Appearance of the first automatic watches

Introduction of the Reine de Naples model including a new moon-phase mechanism

Order for the first watch designed to be worn on the wrist

First watch equipped with a magnetic pivot

The introduction of silicon for certain watch components

Introduction of off-centre dials

First watch with keyless winding mechanism

Unveiling of an extra-thin Tourbillon movement

Invention of the gong-spring and creation of the Breguet hands and numerals

Presentation of the “Marie-Antoinette” watch in a re-edition version

Invention of the "chronomètre à doubles secondes"

Sale of the first subscription watch

Opening of a workshop in the Vallée de Joux (Switzerland)

Expansion of the L'Orient Manufacture in the Vallée de Joux (Switzerland) is completed

Sale of the watchmaking company to Edward Brown, workshop manager

Sale of the first “tact watch”

Opening of a new Manufacture in L'Abbaye in the Vallée de Joux (Switzerland)

Appointment of A.-L. Breguet as Watchmaker to the French Royal Navy

Marc A. Hayek takes over as CEO

Opening of Abraham-Louis Breguet's workshop in Paris

Sale of Breguet to the Parisian jewellers Chaumet

Death of A.-L. Breguet

Creation of Montres Breguet Boîtes

Acquisition of Breguet by Investcorp

The company is taken over by the founder's grandson, Louis-Clément Breguet

A.-L. Breguet returns to Switzerland during the French Revolution

Opening of the Place Vendôme Boutique

Sale of the Breguet watchmaking group to Swatch Group

Appointment of Louis-Clément Breguet to the Bureau des Longitudes

Purchase by Queen Victoria

Sale of made-to-measure car watches for Bugatti

Servicing of Gioachino Rossini's watch

Purchase of a “sympathique clock” by the Tsar of Russia, Alexander I

First purchase of Selim III

Purchase of a watch by the Duke of Marlborough

First purchase by Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples

Purchase of three timepieces by Napoleon before his Egypt campaign

Order for watch N°160, known as the “Marie-Antoinette” watch

First servicing of Sir Winston Churchill’s watch

Servicing of Arthur Rubinstein's watch