December 7th 2025
The watch industry has long celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year, with varying levels of creativity and dedication. Among these efforts, Breguet consistently stands out, delivering annual timepieces that showcase remarkable artistry and craftsmanship. For 2025, the brand celebrates the Year of the Snake with the Breguet Classique 7145 Lunar New Year watch, a stunning blend of engraving, guilloché, and miniature painting.
A Classic Foundation for Artistry
The Classique 7145 features one of Breguet’s most understated yet elegant cases. Crafted from 18k rose gold, the 40mm diameter case provides a perfect canvas for the intricate dial. At just 6.5mm thick, the watch balances wearability with a focus on its artful design. Signature Breguet fluting adorns the caseband, while straight lugs enhance its vintage appeal. The sapphire crystals on both the front and back, with anti-reflective coating, ensure a clear view of the exquisite details.
A Dial That Mesmerizes
The highlight of the Classique 7145 is its hand-engraved 18k gold dial. Depicting a snake amid intricate flora, the design is black-coated, polished, and then guillochéd by hand. Finally, miniature painting adds vibrant life to the scene, creating a breathtaking interplay of textures and colors. Classic Breguet hands in rose gold and understated indices further enhance the dial’s elegance.
The Caliber 502: A Mechanical Marvel
Powering the Classique 7145 is Breguet’s caliber 502, one of the brand’s thinnest movements at just 2.4mm. Featuring a hand-guillochéd 22k gold micro-rotor, the automatic movement offers a 45-hour power reserve and operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour. With a silicon balance spring and meticulous finishing, the caliber is as technically impressive as it is visually stunning.
Limited and Exquisite
Limited to just eight individually numbered pieces, the Breguet Classique 7145 Lunar New Year 2025 is priced at CHF 69,000. While rooted in Chinese tradition, this timepiece transcends cultural boundaries with its undeniable beauty and craftsmanship.