Breguet Classique Le Réveil Du Tsar 5707BA/12/9V6 Sold Prices & Listings

Inspired by the historical fact that the Tsar of Russia was an avid Breguet client, Le Réveil du Tsar is the brand's high-complication alarm watch. True to its name, Meaning "Tsar's Alarm, " it combines Breguet's 18th-century tradition of fine watchmaking with the practicality of an alarm function. Reference 5707 exudes elegance with its clean, Circular case, Traditional lugs, And blued steel Breguet hands, Characteristic of the Breguet Classique line. Equipped with an automatic alarm movement, It offers added practicality, While meticulous craftsmanship and meticulous finishing touches permeate the entire watch. The sapphire crystal caseback reveals the movement in action, Intricately engraved with rose engines. No fewer than seven different guilloché patterns are displayed on the dial. The "Clous de Paris" on the main dial, The "Pavé de Paris" on the subdial at 3 o'clock, The "vieux panier" at 9 o'clock and the "flame" at the bottom, The "Grande Dorje" at 6 o'clock, And the "ligeré" adorning the edges of each chapter ring—all of these patterns are completed using the traditional rose engine turning method. Breguet is virtually the only house to incorporate such a diverse range of guilloché decorations on a single watch. The functional layout is also impressive. Below 12 o'clock is the alarm on/off indicator, At 3 o'clock the alarm setting time, At 6 o'clock the small seconds, And at 9 o'clock the 24-hour subdial. Between 10 o'clock and 12 o'clock is a dedicated power reserve indicator for the alarm. The self-winding movement, Caliber 519F, Independently winds the watch and alarm. However, The ingenious design of winding the mainspring also winds the alarm mechanism, Demonstrating Breguet's technical mastery.