250 Years of Breguet: The Classique Souscription 2025 Has Arrived

In 2025, the House of Breguet marks a quarter millennium of unparalleled watchmaking heritage. To celebrate this extraordinary milestone, the maison has unveiled the Classique Souscription 2025, a wristwatch that pays homage to one of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s most ingenious and forward-thinking creations. As an official Breguet retailer, Watches of Switzerland is privileged to present this remarkable anniversary timepiece to our discerning clients across Australia.

A Timepiece with Historical Significance

The Souscription watch, first introduced in 1796, represented a revolution in both watchmaking design and commercial practice. Abraham-Louis Breguet devised an innovative subscription-based sales model where customers would pay a quarter of the price upfront, allowing the workshop to acquire necessary materials and commence production. This pioneering approach was complemented by an equally revolutionary advertising pamphlet—marketing innovation rarely seen in the 18th century.

“The Souscription watch embodies the desires of A.-L. Breguet’s philosophy of broadening his clientele and opening the doors to haute horlogerie with a watch that was revolutionary in its design and conception, as well as in its production and sales methods.”

Approximately 700 of these distinctive timepieces were produced over three decades, characterised by their large 61mm diameter, robust reliability, and single-hand display. What made these watches truly special was their ability to democratise fine watchmaking, making Breguet’s exceptional craftsmanship accessible to a wider audience without compromising on quality or precision.

The 2025 Reinterpretation

The Classique Souscription 2025 masterfully translates this historic pocket watch into a contemporary wristwatch format. Measuring 40mm in diameter and 10.8mm in height, the case is crafted from Breguet’s exclusive new “Breguet gold” alloy—a proprietary blend of gold, silver, copper, and palladium that recalls the warm hue of 18th-century gold while offering enhanced durability and resistance to discolouration.

The dial, a canvas of pristine white grand feu enamel, features black petit feu enamel Breguet numerals and minute track. At its centre, a single open-tipped Breguet hand—flame-blued and curved entirely by hand—indicates the time with remarkable precision for a single-hand mechanism, offering accuracy to within one to two minutes.

The sapphire caseback reveals the new VS00 calibre, designed specifically for this anniversary model. Its architecture draws direct inspiration from the original Souscription movements, featuring fine shot-blasting decoration and the newly developed “Quai de l’Horloge” guilloché pattern—a motif inspired by the curves of the Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis in Paris, where Breguet established his workshop in 1775.

“This watch is the link between what we wish to share of the history of Breguet and our desire to perpetuate this history going forward.” – Gregory Kissling, CEO of Breguet

Technical Mastery

The hand-wound VS00 calibre beats at 3Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour) and delivers an impressive 96-hour power reserve. Its balance spring is crafted from NivachronTM, a non-magnetic titanium alloy that offers enhanced resistance to temperature variations, magnetic fields, and shocks—a perfect example of how historical inspiration meets modern innovation.

Subtle details abound, including the discreet inscription of “Souscription,” the unique serial number, and Breguet’s secret signature between the dial’s centre and 6 o’clock position. This signature is created using an authentic diamond-point pantograph, the same technique employed by Abraham-Louis Breguet himself to authenticate his creations and combat counterfeiting.

A Collector’s Treasure

Each Classique Souscription 2025 is individually numbered between 250 and 5250, continuing Breguet’s historic numbering tradition. The timepiece is presented in a special red leather presentation box inspired by the Moroccan leather cases once used by Abraham-Louis Breguet. This exceptional packaging features gold hot embossing with the inscription “BREGUET 250 YEARS” alongside the individual serial number of the enclosed timepiece.

The Classique Souscription 2025 represents not merely a watch but a tangible connection to 250 years of horological heritage and innovation.

The Breguet Classique Souscription 2025 beautifully embodies the maison’s enduring philosophy—respecting tradition while embracing innovation. As we celebrate Breguet’s 250th anniversary, this exceptional timepiece serves as a reminder of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s revolutionary vision and his lasting impact on the world of fine watchmaking.

At Watches of Switzerland, we are honoured to offer this significant anniversary model to our clients. We invite you to experience the Classique Souscription 2025 at one of our boutiques in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, or Canberra, where our watch specialists will be delighted to guide you through the remarkable heritage and craftsmanship behind this extraordinary timepiece.

For more information or to arrange a private appointment to view the Breguet Classique Souscription 2025, please contact your nearest Watches of Switzerland boutique or click here to discover more about this exclusive timepiece.

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