Gatekeeper of the revolution
Breguet celebrates 220 years of the tourbillon by honouring founder
published : 27 Aug 2021 at 04:00
While many watch brands offer tourbillon timepieces, Breguet is the true heir and custodian of the revolutionary mechanism invented by its founder 220 years ago.
A native of Neuchâtel, Abraham-Louis Breguet left his hometown for a watchmaking apprenticeship in Paris. In 1775, he opened a workshop in Ile de la Cité, where his timepieces attracted aristocratic clientele.
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