BRAND: Breguet
MODEL: Type XX
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CASE MEASURES: 38 x 45 mm
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Chronograph
CONDITION: Fine
A compelling civilian variant of the three-register Breguet Type XX, this example dates to the 1960s and traces its design lineage to the French military-commissioned pilot’s chronographs built for navigational use. This configuration is known as the “Big Eye,” named for its oversized running seconds register for improved legibility at a glance, and features the Type XX’s signature flyback chronograph function, allowing the chronograph to be instantly reset and restarted with a single press.
Originally a black matte dial, it has aged into a fabulous tropical dark chocolate patina, paired with luminous syringe hands and Arabic numerals showing light, honest aging. Powered by the manual wind Valjoux 71 movement, the inner dust cover retains a Parisian jeweller/watchmaker tag, adding another charming period detail. A wonderful example of an iconic aviation chronograph, especially appealing in this warm tropical state.
11 mm thick case.
Case appears to retain original finish.
Valjoux caliber 71, 26 jewels automatic movement.
Acrylic crystal.
10xx
Generic leather strap.
Generic buckle.
19 mm lug width.
ID 137316796732
