71 Breguet A very rare and attractive, Type XX military aviator’s flyback chronograph wristwatch in steel, with black dial.
Estimate: € 9.000 – 18.000
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| model | Type XX |
|---|---|
| year | 1986 |
| case material | Stainless steel |
| case number | B21580, 358'383 |
| bracelet material | Leather strap |
| movement type | Manual, cal. 235, jewelled |
| dimension | 40.5mm Diameter |
| signed | Case and dial |
By the mid-20th century, few names in the world of military chronographs carried the gravitas of Breguet. Though celebrated for its pioneering inventions in classical horology, Breguet’s contributions to aviation are equally important. In 1958, the French Aéronavale—the elite naval aviation force—formally commissioned Breguet to produce a chronograph of military-grade precision and reliability. The result was the iconic Type XX, a tool watch defined by its robustness and utility, most notably equipped with a flyback mechanism essential for quick, repeated timing during flight. The present example, dating to the 1980s, is powered by a two-register Valjoux 235 movement. Encased in stainless steel and fitted with a rotating bezel and luminous numerals, offering everything one could want from a tool chronograph. What elevates this piece even further is its rarity: according to scholarship, apparently only very few examples are known to bear the discreet “SWISS” marking on the dial before the model was discontinued. According to Breguet's archives, this very watch was sold on 26 November 1986 to Mr. Sutti of Milan, the official Breguet agent in Italy at the time.
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