After a relatively quiet first half of 2021, Breguet this month is aiming to rejoin the watch-world conversation by refocusing on its nautical-inspired Marine collection and introducing three new timepieces. The new watches, which include the rose-gold Marine 5517, blue-dial Marine Chronographe 5527, and Marine Alarme Musicale 5547, represent the first update to the series since June 2020. For a second year in a row, the luxury brand appears to be capitalizing on summertime sentiment for water-based fun to garner interest in its sportiest collection.

Like all the Marine watches launched since the collection’s last major refresh in 2017, each of the new models maintains a classic, naval chronometer-inspired design, is distinguished by both luxurious and sporty elements, and hosts signature hallmarks of the collection such as Roman numerals, solid water resistances, and Breguet-style hands, to name a few.
Breguet Marine 5517

The Marine 5517 in 18k rose gold case and bracelet is a three-hand time-and-date watch, also available in titanium with a blue dial. With a diameter of 40 mm and thickness of 11.5 mm, the piece is sized well on the wrist, its sharp, geometric crown guards and integrated lugs providing for an uncommon silhouette. The case’s finishes are primarily brushed, with accents of polish and fluted sides. A stepped bezel atop the case secures the sapphire crystal. Speaking to the sporty style of the 100-meter water resistant piece, it is...