Breguet's Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 Features Its First-Ever Aventurine Enamel Dial
Breguet's newly unveiled Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 marks a landmark moment in the Maison's 250th-anniversary celebrations. Limited to just 50 pieces, the timepiece pays tribute to a pivotal date in horological history – June 26, 1801 – when Abraham-Louis Breguet was granted the original patent for his groundbreaking tourbillon invention.
For the very first time in Breguet's distinguished history, the dial of this watch is meticulously crafted from aventurine enamel. Its deep blue tone is elegantly flecked with shimmering copper particles, vividly evoking the mystery and beauty of the night sky. This intricate process demands numerous firings at exceptionally high temperatures to create a dial that is as technically impressive as it is visually poetic. Given the handcrafted nature of aventurine, no two dials are precisely alike, emphasizing the unique individuality of each piece within this highly limited production run.
At the heart of the 38mm 18K Breguet gold case beats the hand-wound Calibre 187M1, a movement architected entirely around its flying tourbillon. Raised 2.2 mm above the main plate and 0.9 mm above the enamel dial, the tourbillon appears to float—an illusion made possible by a gold base and hidden tourbillon bezel beneath the surface. The result is a mesmerizing display of suspension and symmetry: a horological constellation brought to life.Completing the piece are hallmark Breguet touches, including a Quai de l'Horloge guilloché caseback and proprietary gold alloy, blending tradition, innovation, and celestial inspiration. For more information, visit Breguet's officialwebsite.
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American Press
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- American Press
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'Once it passes the Senate floor, it goes to the House and the same procedure starts all over again.' Abraham said the purpose of those multiple steps is to make sure bills are vetted and the public understands what each bill would entail. 'The public needs a chance to come to the Capitol, tell us what they like or don't like about a bill and then we try to make a decision,' he said. 'Lots of bills get killed in committee. Some get killed on the floor. That's part of the process; you have to cover all the bases before a bill becomes law.' In this most recent session, there were 700 House bills and 250 Senate bills introduced. Not all passed. Some of the 'hot topic' bills that became law this legislative session focused on education, food safety and auto insurance. Auto insurance House Bill 148 — which Abraham described as 'very controversial' — involved Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple. 'The governor said, 'We need to make sure the commissioner of insurance can lower rates any time he wants, any time he feels like it.' Temple said, 'No, I don't want to do that because if you have the impression that the insurance commissioner can lower the rate anytime they want, how many insurance companies do you think would want to come to Louisiana under those circumstances?' The public thought it was a good idea, but in business that's not good to do. You can't tell someone who's trying to make a profit that at any time you can cut their rates so that they can't make a profit.' Abraham said when the bill made it to the Senate, language was added that required the commissioner to have actuary numbers and 'sound footing' on why he wants to lower the rate. The bill ultimately passed. House Bill 450 requires someone who sues over injuries in a car accident to prove those injuries occurred during that accident and not one prior. 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New York Post
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- New York Post
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Business Upturn
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- Business Upturn
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