Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2019
LOT 263
BREGUET, TYPE XX, MARINE NATIONALE AERONAUTIQUE
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
HKD 120,000 - 160,000 / USD 15,000 - 20,000
Sold: CHF 28,750
A fine, very rare, manual wind, stainless steel, pilot’s chronograph wristwatch made for the French military
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-8-01-05 |
Very good Slightly scratched HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied |
Brand Breguet
Model Type XX
Year Circa 1958
Calibre Valjoux 22
Case No. 168/ 4239
Dimensions 38 mm
Accessories Hang tag and Breguet case opener
Notes
Known as a flyback chronograph, the Type XX was built specifically for the use of pilots with the function of re-setting and re-starting immediately by simply pressing one button. Ordered by the French military in approximately 2000 pieces, the most famous examples being delivered to the centre d’essai en vol (CEV), l’armée de l’air (French air force) and Marine Nationale Aeronautique (French Marine).