Breguet
Breguet respects the Chinese zodiac sign through the Classique 9075, which captures the playfulness and intelligence of the rabbit by the manufacturer's artisans. The result is breathtaking with the sophisticated enamel craftsmanship and hand-engraving techniques. The dial depicts a dynamic scene in which six rabbits play around the greens against fluffy clouds. All these are hand-engraved on an 18-carat white gold dial, while the central motif is engraved below the surface of the enamel, and rabbits are engraved on the enamel and outlined at a maximum height. After careful preparation, the enamel is applied on the dial in several layers and placed in an oven at 800°C. Finally, the dial must remain at a well-defined final thickness, securing a delicate stage of sizing and the height and aesthetic finishing of the dial.
In the book Alice In Wonderland, the protagonist asks White Rabbit how long forever was. His reply: “Sometimes, just one second.” In one fleeting second, these timepieces are a beautiful sight to behold. Here is an in-depth look at each
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