Strap Guide: Breguet Tradition 7027BB

Strap guide written by Oliver. Thank you, @olli.ver!

The Breguet Tradition Ref. 7027 is a spectacular exercise in horological architecture. By placing the mainplate, bridges, and gear train on the dial side, it honours Abraham Louis Breguet’s legendary souscription watches while remaining unapologetically modern. This specific reference, featuring a white gold case, stealthy dark-rhodinated movement and a contrasting off-centred black dial, possesses an architectural, monochrome industrial look. To showcase how the character of this open-worked icon can change, I paired it with four distinct straps by Delugs.

Whiskey Waxy Slim

High-contrast, warm and neo-vintage

The rich, golden-brown hue of the Whiskey Waxy leather provides an exquisite, fiery counterpoint to the watch’s monochromatic colour palette. It injects a sense of traditional warmth into the industrial, dark-rhodinated scenery of the open-worked movement. As the waxy leather patinates over time, it mirrors Breguet’s historical DNA, beautifully bridging the gap between centuries-old horology and contemporary daily wear.

Black Rubberised Leather (Smooth) Slim

Avant-garde, ultra-modern and tactical

Combining Breguet’s signature fluted caseband with a smooth, matte black rubberised strap results in a striking, stealthy look. This pairing accentuates the movement’s dark finish and unifies the off-centre black dial with the exterior frame. It strips the Tradition of any classic dresswatch formality, transforming it into a highly technical, architectural statement piece ready for modern urban life.

Black Shell Cordovan Slim

Pure luxury, glossy, and sophisticated

Shell Cordovan is renowned for its non-creasing properties and deep, glass-like lustre. Opting for a slim black shell cordovan strap maintains the watch's sophisticated, high-end profile while adding a subtle textural contrast. The rich sheen of the leather perfectly complements the mirror-polished white-gold case and the guilloché dial, resulting in a formal yet highly engaging aesthetic.

Jean Grey Babele Slim

Casual, tonal, and textured

The Jean Grey Babele strap, with its distinct linen-like texture and muted grey tones, works in perfect harmony with the dark-rhodium bridges of the 7027BB. Rather than creating an intense contrast, it complements the movement's internal mechanics, making the watch feel incredibly cohesive and understated. This relaxed combination effortlessly softens the complexity of the skeletonised aesthetic for a sophisticated weekend look.

The Breguet Tradition 7027BB is often viewed strictly as a collector's showpiece, but its colour language is inherently versatile. Shifting away from its stock alligator strap allows its structural brilliance to interact with different textures and tones, showing that one of horology’s most complex layouts can effortlessly adapt to any environment.