Classique “Hora Mundi” wristwatch in platinum. Self-winding movement. Instant-jump time-zone display with synchronized date, day/night indication and city. Balance spring, lever and escape wheel in silicon. Gold dial depicting the American continent, hand-engraved on a rose engine with “wave” motif coated with translucent lacquer. Sapphire case back. Water-resistant to 3 bar ( 30 m ). Diameter : 43 mm. Also in rose gold. Available with Europe-Africa or Asia-Oceania dial.
The remarkable Hora Mundi ref. 5717 made its first appearance in 2011, to an enthusiastic reception. Then, in 2016, when Breguet launched an updated version (ref. 5727) they spoke of it as a replacement for the original. But some things are simply too special to discontinue.
The new Replica Breguet Classique 5717 Hora Mundi watch features exceptional finishes, such as its translucent lacquered dial, and so seems likely to become a favourite of travellers who value beauty. It is a timepiece that draws its legitimacy from the very history of the brand.
we have had the good fortune of getting a closer look at a couple of significant MTZ watches. We already brought you our review of the Calibre de Cartier Multiple Time Zone watch and our follow-up is this, the Breguet Classique Hora Mundi Ref. 5717. We find that both these watches challenge certain presumptions about MTZ propositions.
The Hora Mundi is equipped with self-winding mechanical movement number 5717, which is based on calibre 777 with silicon escapement fitted with an additional module. The magic is that in the process of jumping between time zones, the date and day/night display also synchronize accordingly.
The Breguet Classique Hora Mundi is equipped with the 5717 self-winding mechanical movement, which is based on Caliber 777 with a silicon escapement, in this case fitted with an additional module. The dial displays hours, minutes and seconds via centrally-mounted hands. The date is at 12 o’clock, and the city or time zone indicator is at 6.
Breguet Classicique Hora Mundi 5717 ‘Beijing Time’ Commemorative Watch In appearance, the dial design also perfectly reflects the outstanding craftsmanship of Breguet. The appearance of the watch is gorgeous and mysterious, as if it guides the traveler’s heart to explore in other places, and enjoy the vast sky.