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Breguet, in association with the Topkapi Palace Museum, will present a prestigious collection of antique watches specially made for the Turkish market. These richly enamelled, brightly coloured watches stand out from the resolutely neo-classical appearance of traditional Breguet watches. The exhibition will present historical 19th century pieces belonging to the Topkapi Palace Museum and the Breguet museums in Switzerland and Paris, including the Sympathique clock made for Mahmud II, letters exchanged between Breguet and the Turkish ambassador Esseid Ali Effendi, along with portraits of famous clients. The ties between A.-L. Breguet and the Ottoman Empire date back to the early 19th century. At that time, trade relations between Breguet and its main markets �C namely England, followed by Spain and finally Russia �C were suspended by the Napoleonic wars. Today, the Topkapi Palace Museum owns several of the finest Breguet creations specially made for Turkey, including the fabulous Sympathique clock owned by Mahmud II, probably one of the most richly decorated objects Breguet ever made. The exhibition can be seen at the Topkapi Palace Museum from June 1st to August 31st 2010.

In today's Haute Horology, Breguet holds, ever since 1775 a very special place as the standard-setter for all the fine watch-*** brands worldwide, and if others have to dig deep in their past in order to write about their history, Breguet has always been identified as the icon of European watch-*** art and culture, and also as the brand that has created, throughout the years, some of the most important horologic treasures in history, thus earning an impressive pedigree, the envy of the entire watch-*** branch. Remaining fateful to the historical principles that throughout centuries have validated Breguet as the pinnacle of Haute Horology, this brand gracefully manages to preserve its never-fading cultural heritage and to create masterpieces of craftsmanship rooted in the past but always sophisticated and modern.Breguet Tradition Handwound Watch is another classy and elegant timepiece which reaffirms the Breguet' supremacy when it comes to creating luxurious and innovative timepieces.Crafted from 18 karat white gold, both present in the case and bezel, matched with a stylish alligator strap the watch is an irresistible item desired by all the Breguet enthusiast connoisseurs. Its skeleton dial reveals the complex mechanism and the tourbillon; the time-display is reduced to a small chapter ring with roman numerals positioned at 12 o'clock, while the second counter is positioned at 10 o'clock. A unique and emblematic model in the history of watch-***, Tradition 7027 is now available in two versions- the 507-DR caliber which entirely reveals the watch's movement, constructed on either side of the main-plate although especially on the plate's front. A subtle contrast is made by the pink-gold case and the anthracite-gray hand-wound mechanical movement which highlights the timepiece's bars and bridges, and particularly its escapement especially fitted with the old-style “pare-chute” in the Breguet well known hand-beveled steel. The movement has received an innovative electroplating technique, which gives it a grey-anthracite su***ce. Breguet uses for this watch a precious metals alloy- platinum family, which confers it a darker hue, compared with the ruthenium traditionally employed by other watchmakers. An elegant and contemporary timepiece, both available in pink-gold case and dial, and pink-gold bridges, bars and main-plate, but also in white-gold case with anthracite movement, Breguet Tradition Handwound Watch, will always be a fascinating item of supreme beauty and timeless elegance, designed to confer a special individuality to any outfit, and sure enough its price range ($20,000 �C $25,000) is exclusivist but faire. Breguet Tradition Handwound Classic Pictures