Breguet expands its Classique collection with a new platinum interpretation of the Classique Souscription, the single-hand timepiece originally introduced in 2025 to celebrate the manufacture’s 250th anniversary. Inspired by Abraham-Louis Breguet’s historic Souscription pocket watch of 1796, the contemporary model preserves the minimalist display, traditional enamel dial and distinctive movement architecture of its predecessor. Following the original edition in Breguet gold, the new Classique Souscription Platinum (Ref. 2026PT/28/9W6) introduces a 950 platinum case, blue enamel dial markings and a flame-blued steel hand. Powered by the manually wound caliber VS00, the watch combines historical design with contemporary mechanical engineering and a 96-hour power reserve.
The Breguet Classique Souscription Platinum features a 950 platinum case measuring 40mm in diameter and 10.8mm thick. Its classical three-part construction incorporates lugs integrated directly into the case middle, departing from the traditional soldered straight lugs found on many historical Breguet watches. A polished, domed bezel surrounds the dial, while the satin-brushed case flanks replace the manufacturer's familiar fluted caseband. These design choices create a refined silhouette that preserves the character of the original Souscription pocket watch while adapting its proportions for contemporary wristwear.
The sapphire crystal caseback reveals the manually wound caliber VS00, framed by a platinum ring decorated with the handmade “Quai de l’Horloge” guilloché motif. The movement retains the distinctive architecture of the historic Souscription pocket watch, featuring a large central ratchet wheel secured by an oversized triangular bridge and additional stepped bridges supporting the gear train and balance. Its components are coated in Breguet gold, creating a warm contrast against the platinum case, while traditional decorative elements include shot-blasted surfaces, blued steel screws and engravings inspired by Abraham-Louis Breguet’s original writings.
The crown is positioned at 3 o’clock, providing access to winding and time-setting functions while maintaining the case’s symmetrical appearance. A specially shaped “chevé” sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating protects the dial, referencing an early Breguet crystal design characterized by a relatively flat central surface and beveled edges. The transparent sapphire caseback provides an additional view of the movement’s historical construction. Water-resistance can reach up to 30 meters (98 feet).
The Classique Souscription Platinum features a white Grand Feu enamel dial applied over a solid gold base, continuing the traditional construction of the original 2025 edition. Its smooth, glossy surface provides a clean backdrop for the distinctive single-hand display, while the absence of additional complications emphasizes the simplicity of the historic Souscription pocket watch. Unlike the earlier Breguet gold model, which featured black dial markings, the platinum version introduces blue Petit Feu enamel inscriptions.
The dial incorporates Breguet Arabic numerals arranged around its perimeter, accompanied by a finely detailed minute track and the manufacture’s signature. All markings are executed in blue enamel, complementing the cool tones of the platinum case. Time is indicated by a single open-tipped Breguet hand crafted from steel, flame-blued and curved by hand, with a mirror-polished chamfer. Its elongated design allows the wearer to read both hours and approximate minutes without requiring a conventional two-hand arrangement.
Additional historical details include the Souscription inscription, the individual serial number and Breguet’s secret signature positioned near 6 o’clock. The latter is produced using a diamond-point pantograph, a traditional precision instrument recreated specifically to reproduce the discreet markings found on historical Breguet watches. The flame-blued steel hand provides a contrasting element against the white enamel surface, while the absence of luminescent material preserves the dial’s traditional appearance.
Breguet Classique Souscription iN Platinum
The “Breguet Classique Souscription Platinum” (Ref. 2026PT/28/9W6) is powered by the in-house manually wound mechanical movement, caliber VS00 with 21 jewels, 144 components and a frequency of 21,600 vph, or 3Hz. Measuring 35.6mm in diameter and 5.7mm thick, the movement is modeled after the architecture of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s original 1796 Souscription pocket watch, incorporating a large central ratchet wheel, triangular stepped bridges and a single barrel. It features a non-magnetic Nivachron balance spring with a Breguet overcoil, a modern anti-shock mechanism inspired by the historical pare-chute system and traditional five-spoke wheels. The movement’s Breguet gold coating is complemented by shot-blasted plates and bridges, blued steel screws and a central ratchet wheel decorated with engravings reproducing the founder’s handwritten notes. Power reserve can last up to 96 hours, when fully wound.
Mounted on this watch is a navy blue large-scaled alligator leather strap featuring a subtle gradient effect that complements the blue enamel markings and flame-blued steel hand. 
The strap is lined with navy blue small-scaled alligator leather and secured by a 950 platinum pin buckle, maintaining the precious-metal construction of the case. Its traditional design reinforces the understated elegance of the Classique Souscription while providing a comfortable fit for everyday wear.
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