Breguet 7097BB Tradition Seconde Retrograde 18K White Gold Blue Skeleton Dial

The Breguet Tradition Seconde Retrograde 7097 in reference 7097BB/GY/9WU is a modern expression of one of the maison's most historically informed collections, drawing directly from the architecture of Abraham-Louis Breguet's subscription watches. Executed in 18K white gold, this boutique exclusive model pairs the signature openworked Tradition layout with a blue off-centered hand-guilloche dial that reveals the mechanical depth of the caliber beneath. Its visual identity is defined by the exposed bridges, wheels, barrel, escapement, and the distinctive pare-chute shock protection system at 4 o'clock, a direct nod to one of Breguet's early technical inventions. The retrograde seconds display at 10 o'clock gives the watch a refined complication that is both mechanically engaging and visually balanced within the symmetrical dial side construction. Powering the watch is the self-winding Breguet caliber 505SR1, a movement developed to showcase the brand's classical horological language while incorporating modern technical features such as a silicon balance spring and silicon escapement components. The 40 mm case and slim 11.8 mm profile give it strong wrist presence without sacrificing the elegance expected of the Tradition line. Collectors are drawn to this reference for the way it merges historical Breguet design codes with contemporary finishing and practical wearability. The boutique-only positioning of 7097BB/GY/9WU adds an additional layer of exclusivity, especially for buyers seeking a modern Breguet with clear lineage to the founder's original mechanical vision. Within the current Tradition family, it stands out as a technically rich and aesthetically distinctive interpretation of one of high horology's most recognizable open dial formats. Like New with Breguet box and papers dated 2024.