Like the versions released in June 2023, this new timepiece draws inspiration from the emblematic watches dating back to the collection’s origins. Gold was indeed chosen for very rare timepieces in 1955, notably Breguet No. 1780, which now belongs to the Breguet Museum. There were only three gold timepieces in this small series, called either Type 20 (military version) or Type XX (civilian version). As for the bezel contrasting with the case, they appeared on the second generation of Type XXs dating from the 1970s, which were adorned with different graduations such as tachymeter scales, or with GMT indications.

These historical references blend with the emblematic codes of the civilian Type XX. The 15-minute counter is located at 3 o’clock, the 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock and the running seconds at 9 o’clock. Just as in the military-inspired version, the size of the counters differs to make the dial more dynamic and legible. The Arabic numerals, the hands and the triangle on the bezel are covered in a white luminescent coating. The date window appears between 4 and 5 o’clock. The 42 mm-diameter rose gold case is fitted with a fluted bidirectional graduated bezel. Its classic straight-line crown can be set in three different positions.

This new model is presented in a havana-coloured leather box reminiscent of an aircraft wing profile. It is delivered with both alligator leather and NATO straps, in midnight blue. The NATO strap is embellished with white piping. The interchangeable strap system enables the leather strap to be removed easily, independently and tool-free. Simply pressing the pushers beneath the lugs makes it possible to attach and detach the two halves of the leather strap, while the NATO strap slips between the two bars, passing under the case.
 

Technical Details

Material – 18K rose gold

Shape – Round

Width – 42 mm

Thickness – 14.1 mm

Caseback – Sapphire case back

Width of lugs – 21 mm

Type of crown – Non-screwed crown

Water resistance – 10 BAR

Material – Alligator Textile

Type of buckle – Ardillon

Material of buckle – Rose gold

List of complications – Flyback chronograph, Small seconds, Date

Movement – Calibre 728

Power reserve – 60 hours

Width – 32 mm

Thickness – 6.6 mm

Number of jewels – 39

Frequency (Hz) – 5.00 Hz

Winding – Bidirectional automatic

Escapement – Flat silicon spiral and inverted silicon anchor

Number of components – 350