Did you know that like Omega, Breguet makes use of Liquidmetal? The special technology was purchased by Omega (via the Swatch Group) a few years ago for the production of bezels and dials. In the case of the Classique La Musicale 7800, Liquidmetal is used inside of the watch to create a better resonance system for the musical alarm function. Liquidmetal is apparently used in the production of the metal membrane which works with a series of blades that create the music box-style function inside of the watch. The tune is Bach if you didn't notice.
The Classique La Musicale isn't a brand new watch for 2013, but this particular ref. 7800BR/AA/9YV 02 model is. What is new is the song played as well as the design of the engraving on the dial. Despite the impressive detailing, the watch's special features are easily missed by just seeing the dial. Little details such as the music notes engraved into the side of the case and the clef counter-weight on one of the hands tips you off that there is something special going on here. What you have is a movement that has an alarm which when activated, plays a song. Breguet has wonderfully over-engineered the entire system to a degree that only people very experienced with musical watches will be able to appreciate what went into the design.
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