Following Breguet’s overview of the Marine collection launched at Baselworld 2018 and an article on the three-handed Marine 5517 model, we continue to introduce new reference materials.
This is the era of Breguet Marine Chronographe 5527, and its complications are largely attributed to Abraham-Louis Breguet (Abraham-Louis Breguet).
Even before 1810, this great watchmaker designed a timepiece with a second hand that could be started and stopped on demand. Later, he and watchmaker and student Frédérick Louis Fatton (Frédérick Louis Fatton) designed a clever inked chronograph. The instrument is equipped with a second hand, which can literally mark the length of time by dripping a tiny drop of ink on the dial as needed.
Since 1820, Breguet fake has also developed the famous “chronomètre à doubles secondes, dit d’observation”, which is the ancestor of all double rattrapante chronographs.
Therefore, considering that Abraham-Louis Breguet (Abraham-Louis Breguet) has won the official title of the prestigious chronograph manufacturer for the Royal French Navy, the chronograph must not be missed in the Breguet Marine series.
According to the new design specifications of the series, the new Marine Chronographe 5527 is equipped with a case with a diameter of 42.3 mm, with unique bracelet lugs, grooves on the strap and wavy decorations around the crown, and decorated with a large “B” . These watch cases ensure water resistance to 100 meters/330 feet.
The central chronograph hand is enriched with the “B” in the reinterpreted version of the corresponding maritime signal flag, supplemented by two registers, located at 3 o’clock and 6 o’clock. The smaller sub-dial at 9 o’clock is used to run the second hand.
The practical date indicator is located between 4 o’clock and 5 o’clock. Marine 5527 is available in three styles, two in gold and one in titanium. This material is very suitable for marine-inspired watches because it is lightweight and resistant to corrosion caused by salty air and water.
The white gold case is paired with a blue gold dial, while the rose gold case is paired with a silver-plated gold dial. The dials of both versions are decorated with a wave pattern engine rotation pattern.
For the titanium version, the dial has an elegant slate gray tone and sunburst finish. The self-winding movement Calibre 582QA and its oscillating weight with black PVD coated gold oscillating weight are clearly visible through the sapphire crystal glass back cover. The shape of the rotor is clearly inspired by the rudder. replica Breguet
The movement vibrates 28,800 times per hour and provides a 48-hour power reserve. It uses an inverted in-line Swiss lever escapement, a silicon tray and a silicon balance spring.
Silicon is not affected by magnetic attraction and has strong corrosion resistance and wear resistance. Lighter and harder than steel, it reduces inertia and does not require lubricants. In addition, the production method of silicon components can create extremely complex shapes while ensuring extremely high precision.
With leather or rubber strap, Breguet Marine 5527 titanium strap (reference number 5527TI) or gold, whether white (reference number 5527BB) or rose (reference number 5527BB). 5527BR).