Breguet has unveiled a platinum iteration of its Classique Souscription, the timepiece that secured the “Aiguille d’Or” grand prize at the 2025 GPHG.
Refining the Architecture in 950 Platinum
The new Classique Souscription 2026PT swaps the gold alloy of the 2025 predecessor for 950 platinum. Despite the material shift, the technical framework is unchanged: the watch retains a 40mm diameter, a 48mm lug-to-lug distance, and a 10.8mm thickness.
The dial continues to feature a single-hand display for hours and minutes. The watch is paired with a navy-blue, large-scaled alligator leather strap, finished with a small-scaled alligator lining and a platinum pin buckle.
Beneath the surface, the in-house movement operates at a 3Hz frequency with a 96-hour power reserve. It is anchored by a large central ratchet held by an oversized triangular bridge, with additional stepped bridges supporting the balance and first wheels. The movement also integrates a non-magnetic Nivachron hairspring, a Breguet overcoil, and an anti-shock device modeled after a historical pare-chute.
Market Strategy and Pricing Adjustments
The 2026PT model retails for EUR 68,000 or CHF 58,000, including taxes. Simultaneously, Breguet has adjusted the pricing of the 2025 18K gold anniversary model, which now sits at EUR 57,000 or CHF 48,200—up from its original 2025 launch price of EUR 53,800 or CHF 45,000.
The platinum version targets collectors who favor the weight and aesthetic of white precious metals. While platinum shares the color profile of steel, its luster is deeper and the material significantly heavier, requiring a more costly production process due to its inherent toughness. Under CEO Gregory Kissling, Breguet has earned the brand greater attention.
Honoring the Breguet Legacy
The original 2025 release was crafted to mirror the characteristics of early pocket watches, from the movement architecture to the diamond-point pantograph used for dial engraving. The use of platinum is a nod to historical records suggesting A.L. Breguet is believed to be the first to have adopted platinum in watchmaking.