Breguet has completely overhauled the dials of its Marine 5517 time-and-date and Marine Chronograph 5527 models, introducing the finer Quai de l’Horloge
guilloché pattern first unveiled for the brand’s 250th anniversary, alongside fresh colorways and cleaner displays across white gold, rose gold, and titanium editions.
Revising the Marine Collection Aesthetic
While Breguet is widely recognized for classical timepieces featuring guiloché dials and the legendary inventions of its founder Abraham-Louis Breguet, the venerable manufacture maintains two sportier lines. This maritime heritage directly references the historical moment when the brand’s founder was named Watchmaker to the French Royal Navy
by French king Louis XVIII.
The current generation of the Marine lineup traces its core design back to a major overhaul spanning 2017 and 2018. That redesign yielded the 5517 time-and-date, the 5547 Alarme Musicale, and the 5527 chronograph, later followed by complications like the Hora Mundi and tourbillon editions. All third-generation Marine models share solid cases with a single central lug module, deeply fluted casebands, and wave-shaped crown guards.
However, the style of earlier iterations could occasionally feel heavy, particularly due to unequally sized sub-dials on multi-register models and bold, lumed Roman numerals. The update addresses these elements by introducing sleeker typography, subtler textures, and fresh dial colors paired with newly designed, casual rubber straps or matching metal bracelets.
The New Quai de l’Horloge Dial Treatment
The focal point of the current refresh is the integration of the finer Quai de l'Horloge
guilloché pattern. Originally launched to honor the brand’s 250th anniversary, the intricate engine-turned pattern replaces older soleil finishes and heavy wave guilloché variants. It sits alongside a circular brushed hour track.
- Titanium Marine 5517: Dark blue dial with rose gold accents and a pleasant smoked lacquer effect.
- White Gold Marine 5517: Ice blue dial paired with dark blue-treated accents.
- Rose Gold Marine 5517: Deep black dial highlighted by gold accents.
The slightly unconventional applied luminous Roman numerals from previous editions have also been retired. They make way for more traditional applied Breguet numerals crafted from 18K gold.
Technical Specifications of the Marine 5517 and 5527 Chronograph
Beneath the updated exteriors, the mechanical foundations of both timepieces remain consistent with established specifications. The Marine 5517 time-and-date preserves its 40mm case diameter, measuring 11.50mm in thickness and 47.7mm from lug to lug. Offered in white gold, rose gold, or titanium, it incorporates a screw-down crown, sapphire crystals, and 100 meters of water resistance.
Driven by the in-house Calibre 777A, the time-and-date model relies on an automatic movement featuring an inverted in-line lever escapement and a silicon balance spring. Beating at a 4Hz frequency, the movement provides a 55-hour power reserve. Its visible decoration incorporates nautical motifs, including bridges engine-turned with thick stripes reminiscent of a ship’s wooden deck planking alongside a rudder-shaped oscillating weight.
The Marine Chronograph 5527 maintains its larger proportions at 42.3mm by 13.9mm, with a 50.7mm lug-to-lug measurement across white gold, rose gold, and titanium executions. Powered by the 4Hz flyback chronograph 582QA movement, the chronograph display has been streamlined. It eliminates the previous 12-hour chronograph counter to stick with a cleaner two-subregister layout, backed by a 48-hour power reserve.
Pricing and Availability Across Editions
The revamped timepieces are available through official boutiques and authorized retailers, with pricing structured by metal and strap selection. The Marine 5517 retails from various figures for the titanium version on a rubber strap up to alternative options for titanium on a metal bracelet. Meanwhile, the Marine Chronograph 5527 starts at various figures in titanium on rubber and scales to alternative options for gold models outfitted on matching metal bracelets.
| Model & Material | Strap / Bracelet Option | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Marine 5517 (Titanium) | Rubber Strap | — |
| Marine 5517 (Titanium) | Metal Bracelet | — |
| Marine 5527 Chronograph (Titanium) | Rubber Strap | — |
| Marine 5527 Chronograph (Titanium) | Metal Bracelet | — |
| Marine 5517 (White / Rose Gold) | Rubber Strap | — |
| Marine 5527 Chronograph (White / Rose Gold) | Metal Bracelet | — |
As these sixth distinct variants roll out to boutiques, they represent a significant refinement for Breguet’s sportiest pillar, wedding historical naval symbolism with modern dial architecture.
