Breguet art and innovation in watchmaking exklusive eroffnung im legion of honor in san francisco die prestigereiche uhrenmanufaktur breguet und ihr prasident und ceo marc a hayek feiern das 240. Abraham louis breguet invented many of the standard components of today s most prestigious watches earning the title the father of modern horology the self winding watch the gong spring the first shock protection device and the enameled dial all were created by breguet in addition he invented the first travel clock sold to napoleon bonaparte in 1798 and the first wristwatch delivered to caroline murat queen of naples in 1812 perhaps breguet s most famous timepiece is the marie . On wednesday september 16th an estimated 300 guests members of the press as well as vips from across the us asia and europe were invited to the legion of honor in san francisco to preview the exhibition breguet art and innovation in watchmaking at an exclusive evening gala. This item breguet art and innovation in watchmaking by emmanuel breguet hardcover 3995 only 10 left in stock more on the way ships from and sold by amazoncom. Breguet art and innovation in watchmaking explores the history of the watch and clock maker breguet the companys cutting edge innovations transformed the nature of personal timekeeping and the exhibition will include displays describing the technology that earned abraham louis breguet his sobriquet as the father of modern horology