Breguet Type XX Makes A Strong Comeback
Breguet debuts the new Type XX collection, with two very different chronograph models: Type 20 Chronographe 2057 and Type XX Chronographe 2067
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Breguet made chronograph history with the launch of the Type 20 Chronographe 2057 and Type XX Chronographe 2067 in Paris recently. So, why are there two chronographs here, and why the use of Arabic and Roman numerals" The simple (partial) answer is that the Type 20 and Type XX are powered by different movements, but the more complicated reason is historical, because the Type 20 is shorthand for Breguet?s military tradition while the Type XX is the latterly derived civilian version. Even the naming convention owes everything to Breguet?s roots as a watchmaker and an aviation pioneer, and to the uniquely Swiss and French character of the brand. There is no quick and easy way to explain this, but a little history will work.
First though, let us reassure you that there really are two very different watches here, and Breguet faithful will need to consider the absence of a no-date version of either reference 2057 or 2067. A quick check on the Breguet website will show you that only these two references remain in the collection. All chronograph lovers will also need to keep the price in mind because it is so significant that we are bringing it all the way forward in the narrative. Breguet says both references retail for US$18,000 or S$...
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Breguet made chronograph history with the launch of the Type 20 Chronographe 2057 and Type XX Chronographe 2067 in Paris recently. So, why are there two chronographs here, and why the use of Arabic and Roman numerals" The simple (partial) answer is that the Type 20 and Type XX are powered by different movements, but the more complicated reason is historical, because the Type 20 is shorthand for Breguet?s military tradition while the Type XX is the latterly derived civilian version. Even the naming convention owes everything to Breguet?s roots as a watchmaker and an aviation pioneer, and to the uniquely Swiss and French character of the brand. There is no quick and easy way to explain this, but a little history will work.
First though, let us reassure you that there really are two very different watches here, and Breguet faithful will need to consider the absence of a no-date version of either reference 2057 or 2067. A quick check on the Breguet website will show you that only these two references remain in the collection. All chronograph lovers will also need to keep the price in mind because it is so significant that we are bringing it all the way forward in the narrative. Breguet says both references retail for US$18,000 or S$...
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