Introducing: The Breguet Marine 5517 (Live Pics & Pricing)

March 26, 2018

The Breguet Marine has an updated look for 2018. Its still the water-resistant sport luxury watch that gives Breguet a chance to break out from the conservative rigidity of its more sober guilloch-dialed, pocket-watch-influenced beauties. But now the Marine is now also being offered in a titanium version that collectors will probably be more comfortable treating like a sports watch. This is the second year in a row that Breguet has a made the Marine a focus. You may remember that last years collection was headlined by a highly complicated model with an unusual equation-of-time display. This year, in keeping with a trend seen at both Baselworld and SIHH, the emphasis is on strong commercial pieces. There are three versions of the Breguet Marine Reference 5517. White and red gold options are both represented, in addition to the third, sportier version in titanium. The gold versions come with beautiful blue dials featuring a hand-guilloch wave motif. The titanium execution instead comes with sunburst grey dial. Inside of each is the in-house 777A automatic movement, which can be viewed through the watches' see-through casebacks. Initial Thoughts Having a great history in maritime timekeeping C A.L. Breguets was the official watchmaker to the French Royal Navy during his lifetime C it makes sense that the company that bears his name should pursue a watch line referencing this heritage. But to my mind, the Marine has never quite commanded the same air of tradition and respect for heritage as, say, the great pocket-watch inspired dress pieces with hand-guilloche dials C or the Type XX, as great pilot's chronograph as there is. Having said that, I like where the design of the Marine has gone in the last two years. And the fact that titanium is an option in this years releases is a welcome olive branch to collectors. Even the highest echelon of luxury watch marques is actively seeking out new collectors by producing watches that more people can afford, and I think thats a good thing for watches overall. Titanium with sunburst grey dial Rose gold with silver guilloch dial White gold with silver guilloch dial The Basics Brand: Breguet Model: Marine Reference Number: 5517Diameter: 40mmThickness: 11.50mmCase Material: White gold, rose gold, titaniumDial Color: Silver, grey, or blueIndexes: AppliedLume: Yes, on hands and hour marker dotsWater Resistance: 100 metersStrap/Bracelet: Blue rubber or black alligator The Movement Caliber: Breguet 777AFunctions: Hours, minutes, seconds, datePower Reserve: 55 hoursWinding: AutomaticFrequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)Jewels: 26 Pricing & Availability Price: $18,800 (titanium), $28,700 (rose or white gold)Availability: Coming soonFor more click here.