Breguet, best known for its exquisite haute horologerie and storied history, has added to its list of 2020 releases a new colorway for its Marine Tourbillon Équation Marchante 5887 watch. This is the first update to the 5887 design since the design?s initial release in 2017, which included a rose-gold case/silver-dial model as well as a platinum-case/blue dial edition. The latest release combines a rose-gold case with a gold dial in a slate-gray color while retaining all of the original design elements seen in the previous iterations, including the sailing motif, tourbillon, and asymmetrical designs that first brought the watch attention.

The new watch’s 43.9 x 11.75-mm integrated rose gold case has small crown guards, fluted sides, and a stepped bezel, secured to the wrist via an alligator strap with a gold folding clasp. The dial’s slate-grey color is broken up by accents of brushed silver on the minute ring and rose gold on the Roman numeral hour markers. The outer minute ring, with its trapezoidal indices and off-center style, gives the appearance of a ship?s steering wheel. The outer edge sports a flowing, engraved pattern, while the center portion of the dial is enhanced with an engine-turned waves motif. Together, these elements provide the watch with a strong nautical appearance. Also on the dial is an analog-style date indicator on the top half, indicated by an anchor-tipped hand, while a power reserve is found at the 8 o?clock position, a date window...