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Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, May 31, 2026

LOT 101

BREGUET, TYPE 20 MILITARY, "THE FIRST TYPE XX", STAINLESS STEEL

HKD 120,000 - 200,000

EUR 13,100 - 21,800 / CHF 12,000 - 20,000 / USD 15,400 - 25,600 / JPY 2,400,000 - 4,000,000

Sold: HKD 150,000

An extremely rare and fine, military, stainless steel, manual-winding, flyback chronograph wristwatch. Developed in the 1950’s for the French Air Force, the Type XX has accompanied the history of aviation.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-8-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Breguet

Model Type 20 Military

Year circa 1954

Case No. 8166 A

Caliber Valjoux 222, 17 jewels

Diameter 38 mm.

Signature case and movement