ABOUT BREGUET WATCHES

The House of Breguet, founded in 1775 by Abraham-Louis Breguet, holds a unique position in the world of watchmaking. Today, the Breguet artisans continue to make unique works of art that bear witness to the brand’s rich history. The year 2021 marks the 220th anniversary of one of the greatest watchmaking inventions of all time: the Tourbillon. Developed in 1801 by Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747–1823), it continues to flourish at the House of Breguet, its custodian.

Breguet is the epitome of excellence in watchmaking. Acknowledged as one of the most prolific inventors of his time, Breguet designed the first watch to be worn on the wrist, which was delivered to the Queen of Naples in 1812. The numerous distinguished patrons of the House include some of the greatest figures in history: Queen Marie-Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte, Tsar Alexander I and Winston Churchill, to mention but a few. In 1815, King Louis XVIII of France would go on to appoint Breguet as Chronometer-maker to the Royal Navy. This marked the beginning of a long tradition of putting the House’s expertise to work for navigators, first for those in the navy and then for aviation.