Short answer
The 7787BR is a reference from the Breguet Classique line. Original pieces have a 39 mm rose gold case, a grand feu enamel dial, a moon phase display, a power reserve indicator, and a self-winding Breguet caliber 591DRL. Pieces sold as fake or replica 7787BR come from other companies. They carry no Breguet serial number, no Breguet movement, and no Breguet service support. Importing or selling them in the United States is illegal.
What the reference number means
Breguet reference numbers combine case, dial, and strap codes. BR stands for rose gold. A 7787BR/12/9V6 pairs a 39 mm rose gold case with a silvered enamel dial, Roman numerals, and a leather strap. Breguet lists the caliber as 591 DRL, self-winding, with a power reserve of about 38 hours.
Original specifications
- Case: 39 mm, 18k rose gold, sapphire crystal front and back
- Dial: grand feu enamel, Roman numerals, Breguet hands
- Complications: moon phase and power reserve indicator
- Movement: Breguet caliber 591DRL, automatic
- Strap: alligator leather with a gold clasp
- Water resistance: about 30 m
What replica versions use
Copies of the 7787BR fall into two groups. The first group uses a generic automatic movement from a Chinese factory, a plated brass or steel case with gold color, and a printed dial. The second group uses a decorated automatic movement, a gold or gold-filled case, and a dial finished to look like enamel. Both groups copy the outside. Neither group uses a Breguet caliber. No Breguet service center will repair them. I have no verified data on which factories build the 7787BR or on current output volume.
Legal status in the United States
Breguet is a registered trademark. US law, 15 U.S.C. 1114, lets the trademark owner sue sellers of confusing copies. US Customs and Border Protection can seize counterfeit watches at the border under 19 U.S.C. 1526. A single watch for personal use can still be seized and destroyed. Resale is a separate violation.
How to tell an original from a copy
- Serial and reference numbers: engraved on the caseback on originals, missing or misaligned on copies
- Movement: originals show the Breguet name, the caliber number, and striped bridges; copies show generic bridges or a printed rotor
- Dial: grand feu enamel has depth and a soft sheen; printed dials look flat
- Papers: originals ship with a numbered certificate, but a matching number is not proof by itself
Limits of this guide
I cannot verify current prices, production numbers, or which sellers stock copies. Serial number ranges for the 7787BR are not public. Ask Breguet or an authorized dealer to confirm a specific case number.