Do you know? Breguet’s 7047 sesame chain tourbillon watch is not just an ordinary watch, there is a profound history and exquisite craftsmanship behind its design. Especially this watch launched on the anniversary of the invention of the tourbillon is even more precious. Want to know how this watch manages to balance tradition and modernity with ease, showing its unique charm? Read on!

The watch continues the aesthetic design of the Tradition series

In May of this year, Breguet launched its own date retrograde watch for the first time, called 7597. Its appearance design is very eye-catching, and the combination between Breguet blue and dark gray is elegant and individual. What is unexpected is that just a few months after the launch of this watch, Breguet took action again and released the new Tradition series 7047 sesame chain tourbillon watch. Coincidentally, the release of this watch coincides with the anniversary of the invention of the tourbillon by Abraham Louis Breguet. This is a very significant day, because the invention of the tourbillon originated in the 18th century. In order to better solve the problem of inaccurate pocket watch travel, Breguet disclosed its tourbillon design to the outside world in 1801 and applied for related patents.

We all know that the Tradition series came out in 2005. It is a bold attempt by Breguet to combine tradition and modernity, and pays tribute to the Subscription pocket watch that came out as early as 1797. It is Breguet’s first series to invert the movement, which is quite sensational in the industry.

This 7047 sesame chain tourbillon watch inherits many aesthetic design concepts of the Tradition series, such as the classic eccentric dial and the iconic Roman numeral time scales. Although many years have passed, it still exudes a charming charm. And this time Breguet has put a lot of effort into it. The gold eccentric dial of the 7047 watch is also beautifully engraved with Paris hobnail patterns. The purpose of this is to enhance the overall beauty of the watch, not just for decoration.

The fusée-and-chain tourbillon ensures constant output of the movement.

We all know that the value of a watch, in addition to its workmanship, is also closely related to the performance of the movement. The 7047 sesame chain tourbillon watch is no exception. It is equipped with Breguet’s own Cal. 569 movement. This movement not only provides a 50-hour power reserve, but also has good stability. We can confirm this from the sesame chain tourbillon transmission device used in the 7047 sesame chain tourbillon watch.

From the literal meaning, we can see that the sesame chain tourbillon is composed of two parts: a “chain” and a “flywheel”. In the traditional tourbillon design, the most important thing is a rotating flywheel. Although this design looks very beautiful, there is a big problem in actual operation, that is, the flywheel cannot stably output power.

Let’s use a simple example to illustrate this problem. For example, when you are playing with a spring toy, if you use too much force, the spring will shorten quickly and make a lot of noise. If you use too little force, the spring will not move at all. Only when you use moderate force, the spring will reciprocate evenly. In this process, maintaining strength is the key, otherwise the spring will appear “different speeds”.

The same principle also occurs in traditional tourbillons. Due to the influence of gravity and friction, the flywheel will pause from time to time while running, which results in the entire movement being unable to maintain a uniform output. The sesame chain tourbillon solves this problem very well. We can see that it not only has a flywheel, but also a chain.

During actual operation, power is transmitted by the pendulum hitting the chain. The chain transmits the power to the flywheel, and then the flywheel transmits the power to the movement. During this process, although the flywheel needs to rotate, it does not rotate by its own power alone, but with the help of the stretching and relaxation of the chain. In this way, the flywheel runs more smoothly, just like the friction between a car tire and the ground. If there is no friction, the car cannot move forward, but if the friction is too large, it will cause brake failure, so maintaining a suitable friction is very important.

Breguet’s place in the history of watchmaking

It can be said that the sesame chain tourbillon not only improves the appearance and internal movement performance of the 7047 watch, but also takes into account practicality and wearing comfort. As an accessory to this watch, it does not affect the overall style because of its eye-catching appearance, but complements the platinum triple discount clasp. Moreover, the triple discount clasp also solves the problem that the wearer may encounter during use, that is, the strap is easy to loosen.

Many people may be curious about the impact of looseness on the wearer. In fact, the impact is still very big. We will inevitably encounter various unexpected situations in our lives, such as our hands being caught in the cracks of doors or accidentally bumping into other objects. If the watch is not fixed well, it is likely to fall, causing unnecessary losses.

As one of the three major watchmaking brands in the world, Breguet’s status in the history of watchmaking is self-evident. It not only created many watchmaking techniques, but also has unique insights into complex functions. It can be said that most of today’s watch brands are more or less influenced by Breguet.

Conclusion

In short, Breguet’s 7047 sesame chain tourbillon watch is not only stunning in appearance, but its unique movement design also adds a lot to the stability of the watch. As a watch enthusiast, I really feel that this watch is a perfect combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. What do you think? Welcome to share your opinions in the comment area, or give me a like, and let us talk about the charm of this watch!