The Breguet Tradition reference 7097BB/G1/9WU is among the most architecturally compelling watches produced by any Swiss manufacture — a 40mm white gold timepiece in which the movement is not hidden behind the dial, but celebrated as the dial itself. The Tradition collection's defining philosophy is full transparency: the bridges, wheels, and barrel of Caliber 591 DR are displayed on the open-worked silvery surface, guillochéd entirely by hand in the Breguet atelier at Le Sentier.

The rétrograde seconds complication — in which the seconds hand sweeps across an arc and snaps back to the origin at each minute — is one of watchmaking's most visually dramatic functions, and in the Tradition it is presented without theatrical excess, simply as a logical expression of the movement's architecture. The 18K white gold case measures 40mm with a slender 11.8mm profile and 21mm lug width, paired with a fine alligator strap secured by a white gold ardillon buckle. The sapphire caseback continues the transparency of the front, revealing further finishing detail. Caliber 591 DR beats at 3 Hz across 249 components with a 50-hour power reserve. Produced in 2024 and offered in Excellent pre-owned condition, complete with original Breguet box and papers.

Product Specifications: 

Brand: Breguet
Model: Breguet Tradition
Reference: 7097BB/G1/9WU
Year: 2024
Condition: Pre-Owned – Excellent
Inclusions: Watch, Box, and Papers

Case

Case Material: 18K White Gold
Case Diameter: 40 mm
Case Thickness: 11.8 mm
Shape: Round
Caseback: Sapphire Crystal Display Back
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Water Resistance: 3 Bar / 30 meters
Lug Width: 21 mm

Dial: 

Dial Color: Silvery
Dial Finish: Hand-Guilloché

Movement

Movement: Automatic
Power Reserve: 50 Hours
Frequency: 3 Hz
Components: 249
Complication: Retrograde Seconds

Bracelet / Strap

Strap Material: Alligator Leather
Buckle Type: Ardillon Buckle
Buckle Material: White Gold