A FRIENDLY CREATURE
The double tourbillon completes its gyrations here inside an impressive scenescape imagined for the beginning of the new zodiacal era, the Wood Dragon.
Even though, in Europe and the US, winged dragons are the stuff of fantasy where they unleash their reign of terror, in Eastern lands, the mythical creature takes on a totally different appearance and personality, bearing good fortune. Its presence is synonymous with harmony. The lunar cycle which begins on February 10th this year, gets the ball rolling for Chinese New Year where this friendly animal takes pride of place. To celebrate the event, an impressive gold-sculpted dragon takes center stage in openworked scenography driven by a duo of regulating devices. The Classique Double Tourbillon Dragon 5345 highlights Breguet‘s outstanding craftsmanship, in particular guilloché engraving. A disc in mother-of-pearl, symbol of wisdom to come for whoever holds it, completes this dreamlike work of art.
The 46 mm-diameter platinum case hosts the sophisticated 588N1 caliber, assembled using some 749 components. Finishes inherent to fine watchmaking set each of these off even more. This one-of-a-kind architecture enhances the timepiece’s style. The hand-wound movement also dazzles through its performance by delivering a power reserve of 60 hours to the traditional hour and minute hands which hover over a minute tracker set on a sapphire disc and Roman numerals nestling around the chapter ring. The translucent caseback unveils the bridges decorated with a stunning Clous de Paris pattern. What’s more, the manufacture invites each purchaser to have their own bespoke watch. They can choose the dragon’s color and shape. They can also customize the shade of the hands and the numerals as well as the hue of the alligator strap.
