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Breguet Expérimentale 1 Unveils 10 Hz Magnetic Tourbillon
Luxferity, 01.12.2025
Breguet Expérimentale 1 Unveils 10 Hz Magnetic Tourbillon
Breguet Expérimentale 1 — A Bold New Chapter in Haute Horlogerie
The storied house of Breguet is rewriting the rules of mechanical precision with the unveiling of its latest timepiece: Expérimentale 1. As the first watch in the new Expérimentale collection, it pairs the elegance of a Marine‑style wristwatch with a radical technical breakthrough — the world’s first 10 Hz tourbillon equipped with a constant‑force magnetic escapement, all encased in sumptuous Breguet gold and certified under the Breguet hallmark.
A milestone not just for Breguet’s 250‑year legacy but for the future of luxury watchmaking, the Expérimentale 1 embodies the Maison’s dual commitment to heritage and innovation. It channels the inventive spirit of Abraham‑Louis Breguet — the 18th‑century genius behind inventions such as the original tourbillon, the constant‑force escapement, and the first wristwatch — while charting a visionary path forward. Much like Breguet’s recent celebrate-and-innovate approach (as seen with the Marine Hora Mundi 5555), this timepiece reaffirms the Maison’s capacity to merge tradition and technical daring.
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Heritage Revived — Tradition Meets Future Design
Expérimentale 1 establishes a tangible lineage that extends from historical marine chronometers to new‑generation haute horlogerie. By referencing iconic pieces such as pocket watch No. 3448 and the 1997 Reference 1747, Breguet reinterprets decades of design language for a modern context — regulator‑style hours, legible display, all‑luminescent indications, a sporty case and the first interchangeable rubber strap in Marine‑inspired form.
The aesthetic transformation is deliberate yet respectful. The watch foregoes soft curves for sharp, geometric bridges in satin‑brushed Breguet gold with mirror‑polished bevels — a subtle nod to modern architecture rather than classical ornamentation. The combination of blue ALD‑treated inlays, luminescent hands, and a sapphire dial that reveals the movement creates a bold, contemporary visual identity while remaining rooted in the brand’s DNA.
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This harmony of old and new mirrors the broader strategy Breguet has followed in recent years: innovating while preserving the intrinsic elegance that defines haute watchmaking. Recent releases such as the Marine Hora Mundi 5555 illustrate this: a timepiece marrying handcrafted dial artistry with high‑complication mechanics. Read more.
Engineering Mastery — The 10 Hz Magnetic Tourbillon Explained
At the heart of Expérimentale 1 lies a technical trifecta: high‑frequency oscillation (10 Hz), constant‑force energy delivery, and a magnetic escapement. This is not a simple upgrade — it’s a fundamental reimagining of how a wristwatch regulates time.
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Traditional tourbillons typically operate at around 2.5 Hz, while standard lever‑escapement wristwatches rarely exceed 4 Hz. By contrast, Breguet’s 10 Hz mechanism cycles at 72,000 vibrations per hour, offering far greater stability and resilience against shocks — a critical advantage when the watch is worn in real life rather than displayed in a safe.
The constant‑force system ensures uniform energy delivery to the balance, while the magnetic escapement decouples the impulse to the balance from the gear train and tourbillon cage — neutralizing many inertial and gravitational effects that historically limit precision. The result is a watch whose chronometric behaviour approaches scientific‑instrument accuracy.
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This bold engineering ambition echoes trends in contemporary high‑frequency horology — much like the high‑frequency tourbillon introduced recently by Zenith — which underscores how progressive brands today are driving watchmaking into new technical frontiers.
A Collector’s Statement Piece — Exclusivity Meets Innovation
Expérimentale 1 is designed not for mass production, but for the discerning few. As the first watch in a newly dedicated R&D‑driven collection, it offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a piece of horological history in the making. Each watch will be individually numbered and delivered with the assurance of the Breguet hallmark in the “Scientific” class — guaranteeing a precision of ±1 second per day.
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Beyond its technical merits, the timepiece stands as a symbol of commitment: to craftsmanship, to technological evolution, and to the enduring identity of Breguet. It invites connoisseurs to embrace the future of haute horlogerie — not as a departure from tradition, but as its most inspiring continuation.
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