On June 16, 1801, Abraham-Louis Breguet replica obtained a patent for the tourbillon. To commemorate this important invention, Breguet launched a new rose gold version of the Classique Double Tourbillon 5345 “Quai de l’Horloge” on its anniversary.

As the brand’s most outstanding tourbillon work, this double tourbillon watch shows the perfect combination of exceptional mechanical innovation and traditional craftsmanship, all presented in a striking oversized, breathtakingly oversized case.

Initial Thoughts of Replica Breguet Tourbillon Watches

While the latest incarnation of the Double Tourbillon is not a completely new design (the original was unveiled four years ago), its complexity is still astonishing. This watch displays exceptional craftsmanship, with the open movement displaying exquisite decoration, and each detail showing different machining techniques.

The three-dimensional movement is built on an 18K rose gold mainplate, which features a new wave guilloche pattern developed by Breguet. The back of the watch displays the movement bridge, which is completely hand-engraved, with exquisite scenes of 19th-century Paris, which are delicate and fascinating.

The movement is not only handcrafted, it also reflects a high level of technical content. The replica Breguet Classique Double Tourbillon 5345 “Quai de l’Horloge” is unique in design, with no traditional dial, but the surface is made up of the movement itself. Its design not only includes two independent tourbillon regulators, each with its own track and barrel but also half of the movement rotates once every 12 hours.

Although this watch follows the classic grand style of the high-end replica Breguet, the thick case is inevitable due to the complex movement design. Some design details still have room for improvement. For example, the pair of conspicuous “B”-shaped spring bridges on the dial, although unique, seem to be a bit distracting in the overall exquisiteness. In addition, the dark blue rubber strap is embossed with the Breguet logo, which is unique in design but not very harmonious with the overall style of the watch.

The Artisanal Craft of Replica Breguet Replica Watches

Each of the 588N2’s 740 components is crafted using expensive traditional techniques. According to Breguet, the chamfering process alone requires about 100 hours of handwork. Because the specific skills required to complete certain processes are extremely scarce, the brand trains its craftsmen in-house to protect and pass on these precious techniques.

One of the processes that the cheap fake Breguet performs on a large scale in-house is the guillotine process. Breguet is known for its rich collection of modern and vintage guillotine (engine-turned) machines, which are used to decorate dials, automatic rotors, bridges, and cases. The guillotine baseplate on the double tourbillon watch fully demonstrates the charm of this exquisite craft.

The movement is built primarily of the baseplate, with most of its moving parts visible on the dial.

The double tourbillons take center stage on the dial, each spinning at a leisurely 2.5Hz, with a Breguet over-spring and free-sprung balance, and a power reserve of 60 hours.

The polished blue tourbillon bridge not only holds the two tourbillons but also doubles as the hour hand, as the main disc rotates once every 12 hours. The minute hand is a more traditional design, made of blued steel. The blue hour markers are printed on the sapphire dial, adding to the overall sophistication.

Each tourbillon is equipped with a roller, which drives a central differential, ensuring the stable operation of the mainplate and the chronograph function. The back plate of the movement is fixed in the case, while the mainplate can rotate freely and is supported by a large ball bearing.

39 Quai de L’Horloge

The movement’s fixed base is a canvas for a beautiful hand-painted engraving from Abraham-Louis Breguet’s atelier at 39 Quai d’Horlogerie in Paris. This rhodium-plated miniature building meticulously recreates a bird’s-eye view of the famous address on the banks of the Seine. The engraving is done in bas-relief, giving the scene a vivid perspective and rich textures.

Complementing the solid gold mainplate is the 18K rose gold case, in classic Breguet style. The case design includes narrow soldered lugs, a coin-edge strap, and a thin bezel, while the front is covered with a heavy domed sapphire crystal to accommodate the complex movement.

Due to the special movement architecture, the case dimensions are particularly large, with a diameter of 46 mm and a height of 16.8 mm, making it one of the largest replica watches in the Breguet collection.

Specs and Prices

Replica Breguet Classique Double Tourbillon 5345 “Quai de l’Horloge”
Ref. 534BR/1S/5XU

• Diameter: 46 mm
• Height: 16.8 mm
• Material: 18k Rose Gold
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water resistance: 100 m
• Movement: 588N2
• Functions: Hours and minutes
• Winding: Manual
• Frequency: 18,000 beats per hour (2.5 Hz)
• Power reserve: 60 hours
• Strap: Rubber strap with folding clasp

Limited Edition: No
Availability: At Breguet Boutiques and Retailers
Price: Around $756,000