The replica Breguet 7787BB copies the Breguet Classique 7787 moonphase in 18k white gold: a 39 mm dress watch with a silvered dial, a moonphase aperture at 12 o'clock, a power reserve sector on the dial, blued Breguet hands, and an automatic movement modeled on the Breguet 591 DRL calibre. The best replicas match the case profile, dial layout, and working moonphase, while budget versions use printed dials and a fixed moon disc.
What is the Breguet 7787BB?
The 7787BB is the white gold version of Breguet's Classique 7787 moonphase, and BB is the brand's case code for white gold. The white gold reference is usually listed as 7787BB/12/9V6, with a silvered dial and an alligator strap. The genuine watch runs the 591 DRL automatic calibre with a 38 hour power reserve and a moonphase that tracks a 29.5 day lunar cycle.
What does a high grade replica 7787BB include?
- 39 mm white gold plated or solid white gold case with polished bezel and fluted caseband
- Silvered, enamel look dial with printed or engine turned guilloche pattern
- Working moonphase disc that advances through the lunar month
- Functional power reserve indicator with a blued steel hand
- Sapphire crystal front and display caseback
- Swiss or Japanese automatic movement with a moonphase module
How close is the replica to the real Breguet?
A top tier replica gets the silhouette, dial layout, and hand shape right at arm's length, and the blue pomme hands with the eccentric moon tips are the detail most buyers check first. What separates it from the genuine are the points seen under magnification: the depth of the engine turning, the enamel finish, the crispness of the caseback engraving, and the rotor decoration. Case thickness and lug curvature stay within a millimeter of the original on the better examples.
Which movement powers a replica Breguet 7787BB?
Most replicas use a Chinese or Japanese automatic movement with an added moonphase and power reserve module, and the better versions are finished to look like the 591 DRL. The moonphase disc should advance on a 29.5 day cycle, and the power reserve hand should move as the mainspring winds down. A quick test is to wind the watch and watch the reserve hand travel over several hours.
Dial details to inspect before you buy
- Moonphase aperture: the disc should sit recessed, not as a flat sticker
- Hands: blued steel finish, correct pomme shape, no rough edges
- Printing: thin, even lettering with correct Breguet script and secret signature placement
- Power reserve scale: numerals and graduation marks aligned with the hand arc
What should you verify with the seller?
- Movement type and whether the moonphase and power reserve actually function
- Case material and plating thickness, since thin plating wears through on the lugs
- Water resistance rating, which is often listed but not tested
- Crystal material and caseback engraving quality
- Strap and buckle options, including alligator grain and a signed deployant clasp
Is a replica Breguet 7787BB worth it?
For buyers who want the Classique look without the five figure price, a quality replica delivers the same 39 mm dress watch presence and a working moonphase. The trade off is long term durability, service support, and finishing that does not equal a hand finished Swiss calibre. Check the seller's return policy and photo quality before ordering.