Breguet 5907 Style Watches

Thoughts on the Breguet 5907 and Alternatives

The Breguet 5907 is definitely one of my dream watches. However, I'm often torn between that and the allure of owning a Patek Philippe. While the world seems to view Patek as the pinnacle of watchmaking and considers Breguet a high-end brand—just not quite in the same league—the reality is that a pre-owned 5907 costs about $10,000, which means it won’t be in my collection anytime soon.

Considering a Homage

As a more practical solution, I've been looking at homage watches rather than outright replicas or knockoffs. The best option I’ve found is the Rotary GS02424. Although it resembles the Breguet 5920 more closely due to its date complication, it still carries enough of the Breguet essence for me to be interested. Plus, with a price tag under $150, it's a reasonable deal. Fun fact: this is the same watch that Benedict Cumberbatch wears in the Sherlock Holmes series, and many people have confused it with a Breguet. My intention is not to pass it off as the real deal but to try out the style and determine if I would actually be willing to spend $10,000 on the genuine article.

Other Alternatives

I’ve also discovered four other brands that offer models aesthetically similar to the Breguet 5907:

Wittenauer - Discontinued
Certina Kurth Freyes - Discontinued (same parent company as Breguet, Swatch)
Frederique Constant - Slimline series
Raymond Weil - Maestro series

I would definitely consider a Certina, but they seem to be quite hard to find and typically retail at double the price of the Rotary.

Reflection

On a side note, I used to have a strong desire for a Rolex GMT, but my interest has waned. I realize this could also happen with the Breguet. This serves as a reminder of my impulsiveness; as long as I can recognize it and refrain from acting on it, I'm doing okay. For now, I’ll keep hunting for a good deal on a Rotary or another alternative that catches my eye.

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