Following nearly two decades of the Ref. 5327, luxury watchmaker Breguet is replacing this emblematic perpetual calendar with a new reference in their Classique collection – the Ref. 7327.
A response, in large part, to the finicky nature of the previous-gen quantième perpétuel (or ‘QP’ for short), the 7327 is a more streamlined beast from a technical vantage; whilst still delivering on the handsome heritage-inspired aesthetic that the Classique collection has long been renowned for.
Given their relatively understated tastes, archetypal Breguet collectors will be relieved to hear that the previous 5327’s proportions have been retained. The new 7327 comes in at a very refined 39mm x 9mm form factor – and the fact that Breguet are releasing it in two noble metals means there will be a degree of appeal here that goes beyond the C-Suite (hopefully).
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That emphasis on improved wearability is perhaps plainest when you look at the dial: gone is the elaborate moonphase (complete with the engraved cloud motif), as are the various guilloche patterns that were used to differentiate the various calendar indications in the 5327.
Instead, the entire dial has been executed with a Cloux de Paris pattern that is identical in shape and scale – a move that was likely intended by Breguet’s watchmakers to give the 7327 a more cohesive, less cluttered dial.
Still, despite these aesthetic simplifications, there’s a lot to like about this latest iteration of the classic Breguet QP – particularly if you’re deep into the brand’s neo-vintage offering (which has grown in popularity over the past 3-4 years).
At the most fundamental level, the 7327 is still powered by the Calibre 502: an ultra-thin, self-winding movement that has been in service with Breguet since Daniel Roth’s days – a heritage that is burnished by this release’s continued use of design codes established during Roth’s era (e.g. the ‘coin edge’ mid-case and welded round lugs).
In any event, intrigued parties are able to take advantage of the Breguet catalogue: which currently still offers the 5327 at the mighty, yet not disproportionate price of $107,600. As far as this newest release goes, it is yet further evidence of the brand’s commitment to ensuring the Classique remains updated for contemporary mores.
