- In celebration of Breguet’s 250th anniversary, the watchmaker has announced the Breguet Classique Souscription reference 2025.
- Featuring a single hand and an enamel dial, this new release is a faithful wristwatch reinterpretation of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s historic souscription pocket watch.
- The Breguet Classique Souscription 2025 is domestically priced at $78,000 and will join the brand’s permanent collection.
In a year marked by a colossal quarter-millennium milestone, Breguet has officially kicked off the festivities with a quietly spectacular release: the Breguet Classique Souscription 2025. And true to form, it’s far more about substance than spectacle.
Rather than offering up some maximalist showpiece, Breguet has mined the archives; paying homage to the simple but revolutionary souscription pocket watches conceived by Abraham-Louis Breguet shortly after he established his workshop back in 1775. The new wrist-worn interpretation blends the spirit of these historic pieces with subtle modern upgrades for something that feels both antique and fresh.
The Classique Souscription 2025 arrives in a 40mm case that’s 10.8mm thick, crafted from a new proprietary alloy dubbed “Breguet Gold” – a muted, stable alloy enriched with silver, copper, and palladium.
The traditional design decisions also appear in the form of a white grand feu enamel dial featuring crisp Breguet numerals, single flame-blued steel hand, and charming secret signature at six o’clock that’s hand-engraved using a classic diamond-point pantograph. Perhaps the only detail missing is the brand’s quintessential coin-edge case flanks.
Turn it over, and the tributes continue. Inside sits the new calibre VS00: a beautifully structured hand-wound movement built around a large central ratchet and triangular bridges, echoing the layouts of the original souscription watches (and more recently, the Tradition collection).
Contemporary touches include a Nivachron balance spring, a healthy 96-hour power reserve, and anti-shock protection paired with a navy blue alligator leather strap. It’s presented in a red leather box, a nod to the archival Moroccan leather cases originally used by Breguet.
Importantly, the Breguet Classique Souscription 2025 isn’t a limited edition, joining the permanent collection in a decision that feels fitting for a piece so deeply tied to the brand’s history. A masterclass in restraint, craftsmanship, and quiet innovation that’s authentically Breguet.
Here in Australia, the Breguet Classique Souscription 2025 comes with a $78,000 price tag and is currently available from official boutiques.
