Breguet Reference 7047 La Tradition | A yellow gold semi-skeletonized tourbillon wristwatch with chain and fusée, silicon balance spring and power reserve indication, Circa 2009 | 寶璣 型號 7047 La Tradition 黃金半鏤空陀飛輪腕錶，備芝麻鏈傳動裝置、矽製擺輪游絲及動力儲存顯示，製作年份約 2009

Breguet

Reference 7047 La Tradition
A yellow gold semi-skeletonized tourbillon wristwatch with chain and fusée, silicon balance spring and power reserve indication, Circa 2009

寶璣 型號 7047 La Tradition
黃金半鏤空陀飛輪腕錶，備芝麻鏈傳動裝置、矽製擺輪游絲及動力儲存顯示，製作年份約 2009

Dial: semi-skeletonized
Caliber: cal. 569 mechanical, 43 jewels
Movement number: 8'000'217
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap on sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 651 AE
Closure: 18k yellow gold Breguet folding clasp
Size: 42 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Breguet wooden watchmakers bench presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin book dated April 10, 2009, operating instructions booklet, booklets, folder with DVD, and two additional Camille Fournet straps

Condition Report:
Case: The case is in overall excellent condition with minor signs of use. Some light signs of patina. The case back with a protective sticker. The folding buckle is in excellent condition and has a protective sticker.

Dial: The dial is in overall excellent condition.

Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.

**Please note that the additional straps are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species.**

***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping and the state of California.***

Catalogue Note:
The Breguet La Tradition Grand Complication is a superlative model in the firm's repertoire. Breguet impressively showcases classic and new technologies with a 50 hour fusee and chain power reserve, and a one minute tourbillon with titanium bridge and silicon overcoil hairspring. Each separate complication requires remarkable skill and patience to manufacture. The fusee chain is a traditional technique that has been used in pocket watches since the 19th century. When wound, the conical shape fusee barrel is wrapped with a miniature chain, which then creates a constant and smooth power output from the barrel as energy is released. By making the movement capable of running for 50 hours and regulating the torque, Breguet’s master watchmakers have managed to successfully miniaturize and modernize this traditional complication.

The famous Breguet overcoil hairspring has also been updated with innovative silicon material. As silicon is devoid of the malleability of metal, it required a complete rethinking of the production process to form a bend rising up from the coil. This created a technical challenge which was brilliantly mastered in the present movement.

To protect and showcase this tour de force complication, the Ref 7047 is cased in a heavily domed sapphire crystal. The watch is a true combination of Breguet's commitment to both tradition and the future.

The current watch is presented in exceptional condition and complete with all is accessories.