Cover The Experimentale 1, the first in a collection of innovative watches that offer a glimpse into the future of Breguet’s watchmaking
The Experimentale 1, the first in a collection of innovative watches that offer a glimpse into the future of Breguet’s watchmaking
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Breguet concludes its 250th anniversary celebrations with a stunner: an unprecedented high-frequency tourbillon wristwatch, the first in a line of highly innovative timepieces from its R&D department
It’s safe to say that without Abraham-Louis Breguet, modern horology would have looked very different. The man is a legend simply because he was responsible for many of the foundations one still finds in watchmaking today, most notably the tourbillon and the Breguet overcoil hairspring. He also pioneered enduring design codes that bear his name, such as the Breguet hands and numerals.
Inspired by his constant quest for progress, Breguet has decided to create a collection that pays tribute to A. L. Breguet’s creations, all of which went through an experimental phase. The timing for the launch of the Experimentale collection couldn’t have been better—Breguet marks its 250th anniversary milestone this year.
Showcasing the brand’s latest technical and aesthetic developments, the collection will offer a glimpse into the future of Breguet watchmaking.
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Above The Breguet Experimentale 1 features a regulator time display
The Breguet Experimentale 1 features a regulator time display
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Meet Experimantale 1, a timepiece that harks back to Breguet’s rich legacy in marine chronometres while also elevating precision with the world’s first 10 Hz tourbillon combined with constant-force magnetic escapement. A quick glance at the dial reveals that it is also a regulator watch, with the different time indications in separate displays—the hours at 6 o‘clock, offset minutes, and the seconds along with the tourbillon at 12 o’clock.
Breguet’s constant-force magnetic escapement reimagines how energy reaches the watch’s balance. It uses two escape wheels with magnetic tracks and a central pallet lever, inspired by constant-force mechanisms. At low energy, the tourbillon stops quickly, but once enough power is applied, the balance swings at full amplitude. By separating the impulses sent to the balance from the gear train, the tourbillon’s cage inertia has almost no effect, allowing a compact 10 Hz oscillator. This innovation also gives designers more freedom, such as offsetting the balance from the cage’s centre, without compromising precision.
The tourbillon typically runs at 2.5 Hz while the classic Swiss lever escapement operates at 3 or 4 Hz. The 10 Hz tourbillon coupled with constant-force is thus highly stable and accurate, with a guaranteed accuracy of +/- 1 second a day.
Above The caseback of Breguet Experimentale 1 reveals two series-coupled barrels for optimal energy management
The caseback of Breguet Experimentale 1 reveals two series-coupled barrels for optimal energy management
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Available in 43.5mm Breguet gold, it features a double-stepped fluted caseband, six close-set lugs—two of which are dedicated to the interchangeability mechanism. There is also a secret signature on the sapphire dial.
Calibre 7250, with Breguet gold mainplate and bridges, is certified with the Breguet hallmark in the Scientific category.
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Brian Cheong leads the watch (Tatler GMT) and jewellery content at Tatler Malaysia, combining sharp editorial insight with years of luxury lifestyle experience. A seasoned journalist in luxury watches based in Kuala Lumpur, Brian had previously helmed World of Watches, Men's Folio and Prestige Malaysia.
