Breguet has introduced five new additions to its Tradition collection, unveiled on March 31, 2026, marking a measured update to one of the brand’s most mechanically expressive lines.
The release includes the Tradition 7037, 7038, 7097, and 7067, along with new variations that retain the signature openworked architecture while shifting how these watches are experienced on the wrist.
The key change is the introduction of grand feu enamel dials across the collection, a move that alters the visual balance without touching the underlying mechanics. For a line known for its exposed construction, this brings a clearer focal point to the time display while keeping the movement fully visible.
The result is a more composed layout, where readability improves and the mechanical depth remains intact. For collectors familiar with the Tradition series, the structure stays the same, but the way it presents itself feels more refined.
Read further to explore more about the models introduced in this latest release, and what has actually changed in each of them.
The Shift Across the 2026 Breguet Tradition Collection
The 2026 update does not introduce new complications, but it changes how the Tradition collection presents itself, and that distinction carries more weight than it first suggests.
A Change in Presentation, Not Mechanics: The update does not introduce new complications, but it changes how the Tradition collection presents itself, and that distinction carries more weight than it first suggests.
From Guilloché to Grand Feu Enamel: Across most of the new references, Breguet replaces the familiar guilloché time dials with Grand Feu enamel with the exception of the 7038, which introduces black aventurine glass in its place always paired with Arabic numerals, creating a more defined focal point within an otherwise fully exposed movement.
Legibility Without Sacrificing Depth: This adjustment rebalances the dial in a way earlier models did not fully achieve. The collection has historically leaned toward mechanical expression, where bridges, gears, and plates dominated the visual field and the time display often felt secondary. The new execution brings the indication of time forward without reducing the depth or visibility of the movement, allowing both elements to coexist with greater clarity.
Colour and Finishing With Greater Intent: Treated movements, darker barrel finishes, and enamel surfaces introduce separation between components that previously merged into a single layer. The watch no longer reads as one continuous mechanical spread, but as a structured composition where each element holds its place.
Tradition Seconde Rétrograde Ref. 7037PT/N9/5V6
The Ref. 7037PT/N9/5V6 arrives as the more restrained and visually controlled counterpart within the new lineup, taking the familiar architecture of the 7037 and shifting it into a darker, more monochromatic direction.
The case is crafted in 950 platinum, measuring 38 mm in diameter and 12.7 mm in thickness, with a 46.1 mm lug-to-lug span, keeping proportions compact and balanced on the wrist. Despite the density of platinum, the watch sits relatively flat, carrying the presence of a dress watch, although the dial tells a very different story once it catches the light.
At its core sits the calibre 505 SR, an automatic movement with a 50-hour power reserve, now fully treated with a black PVD finish across the bridges and mainplate. This treatment alters the entire visual character of the watch, pushing it away from the brighter, more classical executions and into something more controlled and deliberate.
The off-centered dial at 12 o’clock is executed in black Grand Feu enamel, creating a continuous tone with the movement beneath it, while rhodium-plated wheels cut through the darker base, introducing contrast without breaking the composition. The layout remains familiar, with the exposed gear train, barrel, and balance arranged symmetrically, but the darker palette compresses the visual field, making the watch feel more cohesive.
The retrograde seconds display at 10 o’clock adds the only real sense of motion, with the hand sweeping its arc before snapping back instantly, bringing a moment of interaction to an otherwise still and measured layout.
The choice of a black rubber strap marks a departure from traditional pairings within the Tradition line, but here it aligns with the overall direction of the watch. A leather strap would have softened the piece, while the rubber keeps it grounded, reinforcing the darker, more contemporary tone without compromising the identity of the watch.
Tradition Seconde Rétrograde Ref. 7037BB/YB/5V6
The Ref. 7037BB/YB/5V6 is the version most collectors will spend time with, and for good reason, as it carries the clearest expression of what Breguet is trying to do with the Tradition line in 2026.
The case stays familiar. You get 38 mm in 18k white gold, 12.7 mm thick, and a 46.1 mm lug-to-lug, proportions that feel compact once on the wrist, even with the added height. The fluted caseband and straight welded lugs remain untouched, keeping the watch anchored in the original Tradition design language without trying to modernize the silhouette.
The real shift begins with the movement. Breguet applies a full blue ALD-treated finish across the mainplate, bridges, and barrel, something the collection has not seen before, giving the entire dial side a unified tone. Against that surface, rhodium-plated wheels stand out sharply, breaking the color just enough to keep the mechanics readable.
The barrel cover carries a hand-guilloché snailed pattern, subtle in execution but effective once light hits it at an angle. It is the kind of detail that does not draw attention immediately, but rewards a closer look.
At 12 o’clock, the off-centered subdial is now executed in white Grand Feu enamel with Breguet Arabic numerals, replacing the earlier guilloché approach. The difference is immediate. Time is easier to read, cleaner to follow, and better separated from the surrounding mechanics without losing the historical tone the collection relies on.
The retrograde seconds sits at 10 o’clock, sweeping across its arc before snapping back to zero, introducing a controlled moment of motion into an otherwise still layout. It adds life to the dial without pushing it into unnecessary complexity.
Turning the watch over, the calibre 505 SR continues unchanged in its fundamentals, running at 3 Hz with a 50-hour power reserve, wound by a central platinum rotor that references Breguet’s early self-winding pocket watches. A silicon balance spring handles precision, keeping the movement aligned with modern expectations without altering its character.
Breguet fits the watch on a textured rubber strap with light grey stitching, marking a first for the Tradition line. It feels out of place at first glance, but once worn, it makes more sense, keeping the watch grounded and noticeably more comfortable than the leather options that came before.
Tradition Seconde Rétrograde Ref. 7097BR/GB/3WU
The Ref. 7097BR/GB/3WU does not try to compete for attention within the new Tradition lineup, and that restraint is exactly what gives it presence. Where other references lean on contrast or color, this one settles into a quieter, more resolved composition that reveals itself gradually.
The case is crafted in 18k rose gold, measuring 40 mm in diameter and 11.8 mm in thickness, with the familiar fluted caseband and straight welded lugs defining its profile. The slightly larger diameter gives it more dial space than the 7037, yet the reduced thickness keeps it flatter on the wrist, allowing it to wear closer to a dress watch despite the complexity on display.
The movement is treated in a charcoal grey finish, softer than the black used elsewhere in the collection, with the gear train and balance rim executed in warm tones that echo the case. This creates a cohesive visual flow rather than sharp contrast, where elements blend into each other without losing definition.
A notable refinement appears around the retrograde seconds. The arc is now framed within a semi-circular segment in satin-brushed, finely sandblasted gold, separating it from the main dial rather than letting it overlap. The result is a cleaner layout, where each function holds its own space and can be read without effort.
At 12 o’clock, the off-centered subdial is executed in white Grand Feu enamel with blue Arabic numerals and blued hands, providing a clear point of reference against the warmer tones beneath. The contrast is present, but controlled, never pulling the watch out of balance.
The retrograde seconds at 10 o’clock continues to define the watch in motion, sweeping across its scale before snapping back to zero, but here it feels more integrated into the design rather than sitting on top of it. The larger case also allows for a dedicated enamel seconds scale, giving the complication more visual structure than seen on the smaller references.
Inside, the calibre 505 SR1 maintains the technical foundation, running at 3 Hz with a 50-hour power reserve, driven by a Breguet-signed oscillating weight in white gold inspired by the original perpétuelle rotor design. A silicon balance spring ensures precision, aligning the movement with modern standards without altering its character.
The watch is paired with a grey nubuck-style calfskin strap, a choice that suits its tone more naturally than rubber, reinforcing the sense of restraint that defines the piece.
This is not the most immediate watch in the collection. It is the one that settles in over time, where proportion, material, and finishing come together in a way that feels considered rather than declared.
Tradition Seconde Rétrograde Ref. 7038BB/N9/7V6 D0
The Ref. 7038BB/N9/7V6 D0 is where the Tradition collection leans into a more decorative direction, yet it never steps away from the mechanical structure that defines it.
The case is crafted in 18k white gold, measuring 37 mm in diameter and 11.6 mm in thickness, making it the most compact of the 2026 releases. On the wrist, that reduction is noticeable. It sits closer, feels lighter, and carries itself with a quieter presence compared to the larger references, without losing the visual weight of the exposed movement.
The bezel is set with 58 brilliant-cut diamonds, wrapping the case entirely and introducing a constant play of light. The setting is deliberate. The stones are integrated into the architecture rather than added as an afterthought, allowing the watch to retain its structural coherence. On the reverse, the oscillating weight takes on a fan-shaped form with guilloché detailing, while a synthetic ruby replaces the traditional cabochon, small elements that become apparent only with closer inspection.
The movement is finished in a deep black treatment, with shot-blasted bridges and mainplate forming a matte base, contrasted by silver-toned moving elements and a barrel cover executed in sunburst guilloché. This interplay between texture and tone gives the dial side a layered feel without relying on brighter finishes.
At 12 o’clock, the off-centered subdial is rendered in black aventurine glass, marking its first appearance within the Tradition collection. The surface carries a subtle depth, with fine reflective particles that shift under light, sitting in quiet contrast to the diamond-set bezel without competing for attention. The Arabic numerals are transferred in a silver tone, maintaining clarity without breaking the darker palette.
The retrograde seconds at 10 o’clock continues its familiar motion, sweeping across the scale before snapping back to zero, adding a controlled rhythm to the otherwise composed layout.
Inside, the watch is driven by the calibre 505 SR, an automatic movement with 38 jewels, 245 components, a 3 Hz frequency, and a 50-hour power reserve, regulated by a silicon balance spring. The architecture remains fully visible through the sapphire caseback, reinforcing the mechanical foundation beneath the decorative elements.
The watch is paired with a black satin-finish fabric strap, secured by a white gold pin buckle set with 25 additional brilliant-cut diamonds, bringing the total to 83 stones across the piece. Water resistance is rated at 30 metres, consistent with its positioning.
Tradition GMTRef. 7067PT/NM/5W6
The Ref. 7067PT/NM/5W6 is the most purpose-driven piece in the 2026 Tradition release, built not just to be observed, but to be used. It carries the same architectural language as the rest of the collection, yet introduces a level of functionality that shifts it closer to a travel companion than a purely technical display.
The case is crafted in 950 platinum, measuring 40 mm in diameter and 12.1 mm in thickness, making it the largest in the lineup by diameter. On the wrist, however, it does not feel oversized. The proportions remain controlled, the watch sits flat, and the manually wound construction keeps the profile balanced, allowing it to wear with the ease of a dress watch despite the complexity on the dial.
The layout is structured with intent. Local time is displayed on the off-centered Grand Feu enamel subdial at 12 o’clock, executed in a green gradient that transitions from a deeper tone at the center to near-black at the edges. It is the first time this color appears in the Tradition GMT, and it immediately sets the watch apart within the collection.
Home time is positioned on a secondary subdial at 8 o’clock, while a day/night indicator at 10 o’clock uses alternating light and dark sectors to track the second time zone more intuitively. Both displays use Breguet Arabic numerals, maintaining visual consistency across the dial. The local time can be adjusted in one-hour increments via a pusher integrated into the case, allowing quick changes without interrupting the movement.
The movement beneath follows a dark ruthenium-toned finish, with rhodium-plated wheels providing contrast, and a black hand-guilloché barrel cover adding texture without drawing focus away from the dial. The interplay between the green enamel and the darker base creates a layered composition where each element remains distinct and easy to follow.
Inside, the watch is powered by the calibre 507DRF, a manually wound movement with 40 jewels, 274 components, a 3 Hz frequency, and a 50-hour power reserve, regulated by a silicon balance spring. A sapphire caseback reveals the movement from the reverse, where a discreet power reserve indicator is positioned away from the dial side, preserving its clarity.
The watch is fitted on a black rubber strap with green stitching, a practical choice that aligns with its intended use. It adds comfort and durability without disrupting the overall tone of the piece.
Tradition Ref. 7067PT/NM/5W601
The 7067PT/NM/5W601 shares its foundation with the standard GMT reference, but introduces a detail that shifts the watch in a more meaningful way than it first appears. The difference lies in the home time subdial, where Eastern Arabic numerals replace the western numerals used on the 7067PT/NM/5W6, creating a dual-language dial that changes how the watch is read and perceived.
The case remains consistent. It is crafted in 950 platinum, measuring 40 mm in diameter and 12.1 mm in thickness, with the familiar fluted caseband and welded straight lugs defining its structure. The manually wound construction keeps the watch balanced on the wrist, allowing it to sit flat and wear with the ease of a dress watch, despite the complexity of its display.
The dial layout follows the same hierarchy. Local time is positioned on the off-centered Grand Feu enamel subdial at 12 o’clock, finished in a green gradient that deepens toward the edges. This display retains western Arabic numerals, maintaining clarity and consistency. The shift appears at 8 o’clock, where the home time subdial is rendered in Eastern Arabic numerals, introducing a contrast in typography that adds both visual interest and functional relevance for those accustomed to that script.
At 10 o’clock, the day/night indicator uses alternating light and dark sectors to track the second time zone, while the local time can be adjusted in one-hour increments through the integrated pusher, allowing for quick transitions without interrupting the movement.
The movement carries a dark ruthenium-toned finish, with rhodium-plated wheels providing contrast and a black hand-guilloché barrel cover adding texture to the dial side. The composition remains layered and structured, with each function clearly separated despite the complexity.
This reference also connects back to Breguet’s historical work for markets that used Eastern Arabic numerals, bringing that element into the present in a way that feels functional rather than decorative. It is a subtle nod, but one that carries weight for those who recognize it.
Inside, the watch is powered by the calibre 507DRF, a manually wound movement with 40 jewels, 274 components, a 3 Hz frequency, and a 50-hour power reserve, regulated by a silicon balance spring. The sapphire caseback reveals the movement, with the power reserve indicator positioned on the reverse side to maintain dial clarity.
The watch is fitted on a black rubber strap with green stitching, aligned with the rest of the GMT execution, offering a practical and comfortable pairing. Water resistance is rated at 30 metres, consistent with its intended use.
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