January has arrived, and with it comes the tradition of watch brands releasing Lunar New Year limited editions. Breguet joins in with their Classique 7145 Lunar New Year 2025 watch, which highlights their signature guilloche work, engraving, and miniature painting techniques. The watch features a simple, 40mm rose gold case with fluting along the case walls. The snake motif, representing the Year of the Snake, is intricately hand engraved on the dial surface, made of 18K gold. Multiple guilloche patterns are applied to the dial, along with hand-painted foliage surrounding the snake. The dial has discreet gold markers for the hours and traditional Breguet hands in 18K rose gold.
The Classique 7145 is powered by the Breguet caliber 502, an automatic movement measuring just 2.4mm tall. The movement has a 45-hour power reserve and features a 22K gold rotor adorned with hand-applied guilloche. The caliber is visible through a display caseback. This limited edition watch is priced at CHF 69,000 and only 8 pieces are available.
While the Lunar New Year releases may be viewed as a cynical marketing strategy, the Classique 7145 Lunar New Year 2025 proves to be a well-crafted timepiece that showcases Breguet's expertise. The intricate dial work and the use of multiple hand-craft techniques justify its high price tag. For those interested in celebrating the Lunar New Year with a unique watch, the Classique 7145 offers a stunning option.
Zach, a watch enthusiast, is particularly drawn to classic designs and proportions. He is currently fascinated with Grand Seiko and is always on the lookout for a similar watch on eBay.
