HISTORICAL MASTERS · 1747–1823
Abraham-Louis Breguet
SWITZERLAND / FRANCE
Portrait via Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
KNOWN FOR
The tourbillon, high horology innovation, Breguet hands, Breguet numerals, early automatic winding
MOST FAMOUS WORK
The Tourbillon
WHY THEY MATTER
Breguet is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in watchmaking history. His inventions and design language still influence luxury watchmaking today.
WATCHUCATION TAKEAWAY
When people call someone the father of modern horology, they are usually talking about Breguet.
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