Breguet Marine 5517TI/G2/5ZU Slate Gray Dial

Opening Context
The Marine collection is Breguet’s more contemporary interpretation of its historical design language, taking familiar elements such as Roman numerals, Breguet hands and fine dial finishing into a watch built for more active, everyday wear. Reference 5517TI/G2/5ZU expresses that idea particularly clearly, combining a lightweight titanium case with a slate-grey sunburst dial and black rubber strap.
At 40 mm, the proportions remain measured, but the material and darker palette give the watch a noticeably more modern character than Breguet’s traditional Classique references.

Why This Reference Matters
The 5517 succeeds because it retains enough of Breguet’s identity without feeling like a dress watch adapted for sport. Applied Roman numerals and faceted Breguet-style hands provide the historical connection, while luminous treatment, a date aperture at 3 o’clock and a more substantial case make the watch practical for regular wear. Subtle maritime details include a seconds-hand counterweight inspired by a nautical signal flag and wave decoration around the crown.
Inside is the automatic Calibre 777A, a 4 Hz movement composed of 235 parts and offering approximately 55 hours of power reserve. It also uses a silicon balance spring and is visible through the sapphire caseback beneath a rotor shaped with nautical inspiration.

On the Wrist
At 40 mm and approximately 11.5 mm thick, the Marine 5517 has enough presence to feel like a genuine sports watch without becoming oversized. Titanium changes the experience considerably: the case has the dimensions and visual strength expected of the Marine, but with noticeably less weight than an equivalent precious-metal execution.
The slate-grey sunburst dial works especially well with titanium, keeping the watch tonal and understated while still reacting strongly to changing light. Luminous indications improve practicality, and the black rubber strap reinforces the more casual side of the design. The titanium three-blade folding clasp keeps the hardware consistent with the lightweight case construction.

Condition & Transparency
This example is presented on a black rubber strap with titanium folding clasp. Specific information regarding case condition, bezel condition, polishing history, dial and hand condition, crystal, strap condition, box and papers, and previous servicing has not been provided. These details should therefore not be assumed and should be confirmed as part of the individual watch assessment.

Why It Belongs in a Collection
The Marine 5517TI/G2/5ZU suits a collector who appreciates Breguet’s history but wants to experience the Maison in a less formal setting. It retains recognisable Breguet typography and hand design, yet titanium, rubber and luminous detailing give it an entirely different personality from a traditional yellow-gold Classique.
Within a broader collection, it can occupy the role of an everyday Breguet without sacrificing the visual details that make the manufacture distinctive. The appeal lies in that balance: historic design cues presented through contemporary materials and genuinely wearable proportions.

Closing
The Breguet Marine 5517TI/G2/5ZU shows how effectively the Maison’s traditional identity can translate into a modern sports watch. Its 40 mm titanium case, slate-grey sunburst dial, rubber strap and automatic Calibre 777A give it a lighter and more relaxed character while preserving the details that make a Breguet immediately recognisable.

Specifications

• Case Size: 40 mm
  
• Material: Titanium
  
• Dial: Slate Grey Sunburst Dial with Applied Roman Numerals, Luminous Hour Markers and Date Aperture at 3 O’Clock
  
• Strap: Black Rubber Strap with Titanium Three-Blade Folding Clasp
  
• Power Reserve: 55 Hours
  
• Movement: Automatic (Calibre 777A)

Shipments are delivered under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms, with duties and taxes payable by the recipient.