Breguet Ivory Watches

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.

Breguet created another luxurious watch proving that they are really one of the best watchmakers in the world today. They are introducing the Marine Tourbillon Chronograph which shows off their outstanding watch making skills through their undoubtedly elegant and stylish design and beautiful movement.This Marine Tourbillon Chronograph Breguet is presented with an attractive and stylish rose gold case which also shows its elegance. It is also mixed with a rubber strap which also gives it a sporty look. Aside from the case, this watch also has an equally attractive dial in silver and black color with guilloche design on the middle. It has a mechanical hand wound Breguet caliber 554.3 which has the functions of time indicator, seconds counter, and minute counter.The silver area of this dial holds the hour numbers presented in gold roman numerals. A large window is also made available on the 12 o'clock position to enable the wearer to view the great movement. The hands of this watch are also presented in 18 carat gold with luminescent coating.This watch is not only luxurious with its looks but also with its price of a surmounting $145,250.00. This watch is truly a collectors' item that only few can afford to have.