The collection welcomes several new models: Tradition 7037 and 7097, notably
distinguished by a retrograde small seconds display; Tradition 7038, also featuring a
retrograde small seconds hand as well as gem-set bezel and buckle; along with Tradition
7067 comprising a dual-time display .
Breguet continues the Tradition story
Press release
April 2026
The collection welcomes several new models: Tradition 7037 and 7097, notably
distinguished by a retrograde small seconds display; Tradition 7038, also featuring a
retrograde small seconds hand as well as gem-set bezel and buckle; along with Tradition
7067 comprising a dual-time display .
T
he Tradition collection was launched in 2005. Over 20
years on, it has clearly established itself as a benchmark
for collectors, embodying the dual objective pursued
by Abraham-Louis Breguet: to design an exceptional
movement whilst achieving perfect aesthetic harmony.
The top of the timepiece features an offset dial directly
inspired by the Tact watch. The same applies to the
entire movement structure likewise inherited from this
iconic timepiece. The Tact watch was conceptualised
by the master watchmaker as early as 1795 and went
on sale from 1799. It was itself heir to the design of the
Souscription watch developed a few years earlier.
The Tradition model melds these two pursuits within a
unique and coherent whole that can be admired in full
from the dial side. Its exemplary symmetrical, perfectly
balanced movement structure is a bedrock of its
identity. Inverting the calibre means that watch
components usually concealed at the back are now
front-facing. All the elements are thus immediately
visible, revealing Breguet’s genius at a glance: the clear
layout, the simple and legible mechanical
arrangement, the quality of the finishes, as well as the
ingenuity of the display and the technical excellence.
The Tradition 2026 new releases build upon this
foundation to steer the collection in a more modern
direction. Paradoxically, this is an eminently historical
approach, as it remains faithful to Abraham-Louis
Breguet’s horological vision: to constantly advance his
art and design, to embrace the spirit of his era and to
remain ahead of his time. By combining time-honoured expertise with contemporary techniques,
these new models fully embrace modernity.
With these new offerings, Breguet reaffirms the
purpose of its founding maestro and in so doing meets
the expectations of 21st-century collectors seeking
timepieces that reflect their generation and lifestyle.
Tradition Seconde Retrograde 7037
Tradition 7037 epitomises deliberate, unpretentious
simplicity: a 38 mm white gold case, two hands for the
hours and minutes, along with a small retrograde seconds
hand confirming its smooth operation throughout its 50-hour power reserve.
This choice of a watch design pared down to this extent has
enabled the Breguet teams to endow the timepiece with a
new aesthetic dimension, featuring a largely open dial
devoid of any complications. The components are
arranged in a remarkably harmonious way. It is through
meticulous finishing that the Manufacture has been able to
enhance their very essence.
For the first time, the Tradition
7037 presents a movement that is entirely blue. The
mainplate is finely shotblasted, the bridges satin-brushed
and the barrel cover hand-guilloché with a snailed pattern.
All components are hand-finished.
The most striking feature however is the hours dial at 12
o’clock, set against a white gold background. It is crafted
from traditional white Grand Feu enamel instead of the
usual guilloché dial, as well as replacing Roman with Arabic
numerals.
Historians of the Manufacture will particularly note the
latter choice as it bestows a more contemporary design on
the Tradition 7037’s dial, even though A.-L. Breguet had in
fact opted for such Arabic numerals as early as 1799 – a
highly radical move at the time! The new Tradition 7037
thus forges a strong link between Breguet the watchmaker
and Breguet the Manufacture. Two and a half centuries
later, the same drive for modernity is reflected in an
identical choice: that of Breguet Arabic numerals. Designed
by the maestro in 1783, they were later adopted by many
other watchmakers and this invention has truly benefited
the entire industry.
The approach is the same on the caseback, where the
movement proudly displays its half-moon-shaped
oscillating weight. This is a direct reference to the design
conceptualised by A.-L. Breguet himself. By developing
such a rotor, the watchmaker was once again breaking new
ground for his time, in two respects.
Firstly, by personally laying the foundations for the self-winding watch. While several earlier works appear to attest
to its conception by other watchmaker-mechanics, the
Breguet 1/8/82 watch on which work probably began
before 1780 is indisputably the first-ever self-winding
watch that we still have today – as it is now in the Breguet
Museum on Place Vendôme.
Secondly, by making the oscillating weight in platinum, a
revolutionary material for the late-18th century. The
process for producing it had in fact only just been
discovered at the time (1780). Always on the lookout for
innovative technical solutions to optimise his movements,
A.-L. Breguet realised that platinum – being 30 % denser
than gold and 2.5 times heavier than steel – offered better
winding performance for his perpétuelle watch.
By reviving
the use of this material, Manufacture Breguet pays tribute
to this visionary talent well ahead of his time while still
remarkably relevant – as platinum is still used today for
countless oscillating weights.
Presented in a 38 mm gold case, Tradition 7037 is fitted
with a blue saddle-stitched leather-looking rubber strap
with light grey topstitching. Breguet also offers a version of
this watch with a white rubber strap.
Tradition GMT 7067
The new Tradition GMT 7067 draws on the design cues of the
eponymous model already in the collection, with one major
difference. For the first time in a Tradition model, the hours dial features a
green gradient, representing an eminently technical feat for
Grand Feu enamel.
In achieving this, master enamellers must
accomplish the perfect transition, enabling a steady progression
from pine green at the dial centre to absolute black around the
rim. The choice of enamel powders, their meticulously
calculated gradient, the chromatic balance and the meticulous
control of their firing – down to the exact degree and minute –
represent authentic expertise cultivated by the House of
Breguet.
These skills ensure the dial pays vivid testimony to
artistic crafts. The challenge is all the greater in that these dials
are not concealed as they generally are by the case. Moreover,
just as on the Tradition 7037, the choice of Arabic numerals also
conveys a sense of strong loyalty to the Breguet spirit, while
offering excellent legibility thanks to their silver-tone colour
standing against the black outer dial rim.
The main dial displays Local Time, while the subdial at 8
o’clock displays Home Time. A discreet day/night indicator
at 10 o’clock completes the display, positioned near the
crown used to set the complication (by one-hour
increments in either direction).
Breguet is now reviving this tradition of bespoke
craftsmanship for its clients on the Arabian Peninsula, just
as the great watchmaker himself did at the dawn of the
19th century.
In the Tradition GMT 7067 model, Home Time is available
in a choice of two fonts: Arabic or Oriental numerals. While
the latter variation is a rare occurrence within the
Manufacture’s contemporary range, it stems from an
authentic customisation offered by A.-L. Breguet himself
from the early 1800s to his clients in the Ottoman Empire.
These timepieces now known as “Ottoman watches” were
distinguished by their enamel dials and their easily
recognisable Oriental numerals. Their characteristic,
sometimes double cases were entirely enamelled and
adorned with floral motifs and landscapes.
The choice of a dual-time display is also inherited from the
founding watchmaker. It recalls the title bestowed upon
A.-L. Breguet, who was appointed Watchmaker to the
French Royal Navy by Louis XVIII in 1815. His mission was
to create models capable of crossing latitudes (that were to
become known as “time zones” in 1884) while maintaining
the utmost precision. This legacy continued under the
aegis of Antoine Breguet, himself the father of aviation
pioneers Louis Charles and Jacques Eugène Henri Breguet,
for whom Dual Time watches would become essential on
their pioneering international flights.
Tradition GMT 7067 features a 40 mm platinum case
secured by a black rubber strap with green topstitching.
Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7038
This new model is one of a select few
creations designed for enthusiasts of
horological virtuosity. Embodying a blend
of Haute Horlogerie and jewellery, this
model combines cutting-edge
engineering with the art of sophistication.
Each timepiece is crafted with unrivalled
expertise, testifying to Breguet’s
exceptional craftsmanship.
Powered by self-winding Breguet Calibre
505 SR, the Tradition Seconde Rétrograde
7038 showcases its mechanical beauty
within an 18 K rhodium-plated white gold
case. The bezel set with 58 brilliant-cut
diamonds subtly captures the light, while
the crown adorned with a watch jewel
adds a luminous touch.
For the first time, the Maison has adorned
a Tradition creation with a black aventurine
glass dial, enlivened by dainty silver-toned
powdered transfers, creating a subtle
overall effect of visual depth.
The shotblasted bridges and mainplate
are enhanced by a sophisticated surface
treatment in a deep black hue.
The hours and minutes are indicated by
white gold hollow-tipped Breguet hands.
A retrograde seconds hand – also in white
gold and positioned at 10 o’clock – adds a
refined note to the display, while the fluted
case and welded lugs evoke the Tradition
collection’s historical characteristics.
A black satin-finished fabric strap with a
silky feel hugs the wrist, while a rhodium-
plated 18 K white gold pin buckle set with
25 brilliant-cut diamonds further enhances
the radiance of this model that Breguet
also offers on a black satin-effect alligator
leather strap.
Visible in a central position on the dial side, the barrel cover is
distinguished by a sunburst guilloché pattern evoking sunbeams and
paying tribute to this exceptional craftsmanship first introduced on
watch dials by A.-L. Breguet. Over time, guilloché has become an art
form in its own right and above all, a signature of the Maison’s artisanal
expertise. Breguet currently operates the largest workshop of guilloché
lathes.
These carefully restored vintage machines enable the creation of
numerous patterns ranging from the most classic to the most original.
The back of the Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7038 reveals a
mechanical scene just as captivating as the front, setting the stage for
masterful craftsmanship reserved exclusively for the owner’s enthralled
gaze and testifying to the attention the House devotes to the finest
details – even those invisible when the watch is on the wrist. The
oscillating weight hovers over the mainplate and the finely shotblasted
bridges, enhanced by a high-density black finish – just as on the dial
side. Crafted in gold, it evokes the weights designed in the era of A.-L.
Breguet.
In this instance it takes the form of a half-crown also adorned
with a sunburst guilloché pattern and specially developed for this
version. This subtle decoration echoes the barrel cover that is finished in
the same style, creating a true aesthetic dialogue between the two sides
of the watch.
Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7097
The Tradition collection is constantly evolving. Its
changes are gradual and subtle, aimed at
preserving the perfect balance originally
conceptualised by A.-L. Breguet and that the
Manufacture has refined over the decades with a
blend of restraint, mastery and boldness.
Secondly, the new Tradition Seconde Rétrograde
7097 introduces new finishes on the movement
side, starting with the introduction of a new
charcoal grey barrel cover. This finish is no mere
detail, as it is the first component to stand out
against the new white Grand Feu enamel dial. The
contrast between the two elements is thus taken to
a whole new level: a dazzling, immaculate, brilliant
white dial, immediately followed by a large
charcoal grey barrel cover – and complemented by
the rose-gilt gear train and balance rim.
The Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7097
epitomises this philosophy of essentials. The
Manufacture has combined two variables to
achieve a unique, distinctive result, starting with the
hours dial in white Grand Feu enamel. Reflecting
the history of the House, this choice significantly
alters the aesthetic appeal of the watch. The
enamel dial is slightly thicker than a guilloché gold
dial, endowing the watch with greater presence
and substance. All Grand Feu enamels are
individually fired in a kiln.
Through this choice, the Manufacture further
establishes a strong visual distinction between
each element featuring its own hue, its own finish
and ultimately its own personality. This powerfully
reinforces the construction of the movement
developed by A.-L. Breguet and within which each
component asserts its place and identity, forming
part of a kinematic harmony dear to Breguet and
now more accentuated than ever.
The interplay of subtle organic nuances ensures
each enamel dial is one of a kind. This highly
exclusive character is emphasised by the
Manufacture’s cherished secret signature. Applied
almost imperceptibly to the enamel, it is visible
only to the wearer of the timepiece, reinforcing
their intimate bond with their watch.
The Tradition 7097 reveals the bridges, wheels, escapement, barrel and other
movement components that are usually hidden beneath the dial. The display of the
hours and minutes by Breguet hollow-tipped hands is complemented at 10 o’clock by
the retrograde seconds indication after which this model is named.
To ensure optimal legibility of all the information and to highlight this complication,
Breguet’s watchmakers have superimposed it onto the dial using a semi-circular
segment in circular satin-brushed, finely sandblasted gold. In keeping with the watch’s
emphasis on symmetry, the pare-chute shock absorber – an iconic feature of the
Tradition collection – has been placed at 4 o’clock. This instantly recognisable Breguet
invention protects the balance staff from impacts.
The movement is housed in an 18 K rose gold case with an unchanged 40 mm
diameter. The individually numbered Breguet Calibre 505 SR 1 retains its 50-hour
power reserve, driven by the iconic white gold Breguet-signed oscillating weight
shaped just like the one designed by A.-L. Breguet 250 years ago when he developed
his first perpétuelle watch (the term is also his).
This timepiece is fitted with a grey calfskin strap and Breguet also offers a likewise grey
version in saddle-stitched leather-looking rubber.
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