In homage to both watchmaking and aviation, Breguet reissues a unique version of its Type 20 pilot chronograph from the fifties in a form that is very faithful to the original. In the early fifties, the French Ministry of Defense drew up specifications with a view to purchasing chronograph wristwatches for its Air Force, to be known as Type 20. Drawing on its experience in this area, Breguet expressed its interest and designed a model that was quickly approved by the authorities.
SPECIFICATIONS
REFERENCE
2055ST/Z5/398
YEAR
2019
SIZE
38.30 mm
THICKNESS
13.90 mm
MOVEMENT
Mechanical manually wound movement, column-wheel chronograph with flyback function. Numbered and signed Breguet. Cal. Valjoux 235. 13 lignes. 45-hour power reserve. Frequency 3 hertz.
FUNCTIONS
Hours chapter with luminescent Arabic numerals. 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock. Small seconds at 9 o’clock. Central chronograph counter. Luminescent hands.
BRACELET/STRAP
Calfskin leather
WATERPROOFNESS
3 bar (30 meters)
PRICE
Estimate: CHF 35'000 - 50'000
In homage to both watchmaking and aviation, Breguet reissues a unique version of its Type 20 pilot chronograph from the fifties in a form that is very faithful to the original. In the early fifties, the French Ministry of Defense drew up specifications with a view to purchasing chronograph wristwatches for its Air Force, to be known as Type 20. Drawing on its experience in this area, Breguet expressed its interest and designed a model that was quickly approved by the authorities.
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