Breguet Type XX / XXII

[gallardofever]

Hey folks!

I have my eyes set on the Breguet Tyoe XX / XXII. Doesn't seemed like there's a lot of info on Breguet around here? I've read that they have a rich history in watch making and that had me thinking....... The Type XX / XXII looked like misfits in the family and I was wondering how these sit in with the rest of the Breguet collection. Anyone using them? Thanks!

[gohaj]

This brand caters for younger people as well. The older people seems to like more of their classic design and the younger ones seem to like your mentioned type.

[gallardofever]

Thanks. I have reservations getting a watch which was created solely to capture a greater market share though. Am looking for a chrono and is considering the Breguet, Hublot and AP ROO. Personally, I find Hublot's marketing very aggressive with too many endorsements. Its seemed like they are forever looking for somebody famous to make a watch for and sell 200 pcs of it to the world. I find it hard to imagine that these will have any value at all. So its probably down to AP......

[wolfeyes1974]

Thanks. I have reservations getting a watch which was created solely to capture a greater market share though. Am looking for a chrono and is considering the Breguet, Hublot and AP ROO. Personally, I find Hublot's marketing very aggressive with too many endorsements. Its seemed like they are forever looking for somebody famous to make a watch for and sell 200 pcs of it to the world. I find it hard to imagine that these will have any value at all. So its probably down to AP......

Type 22 has a very busy dial so not my cuppa tea. Actually, the level of work done on this watch is amazing. 6 different layers of dial, beautiful work done on the sides of the case and etc.

[gallardofever]

I just checked out the Type XX / XXII on their website. Most of them come with either a 39mm or 42mm case. I prefer a 44mm.

[gallardofever]

I managed to try out the type xxii 3880 44mm yesterday at Wisma. Its thick and hefty. Almost $26k after discount. Anyone wearing Breguet?

[toffeesthings]

I managed to try out the type xxii 3880 44mm yesterday at Wisma. Its thick and hefty. Almost $26k after discount. Anyone wearing Breguet?

I do! Got my Breguet Type XX Aeronavale, its a smallish 39.5mm but the thickness of the case compensates for the lack of diameter and doesn't wear that small.
I wouldn't say that Breguet is trying to reach the mass market as they were originally conceived to be Pilot watches for the French Air-force, so they're not pulling off Hublot's brand growth strategy. Hublot needs it to justify a high price tag for a young brand, Breguet doesn't.

[gallardofever]

You don't think 39.5mm is too small for a chronograph?

[watchlist88]

It's true, not much info on Breguet locally. You'll have to google it and find in other forums overseas. There are more fans of Breguet overseas. Personally, I prefer the Marine or Classique series from Breguet.

[kqxrlovesSpeedmasters]

Personally I think 40mm is the perfect size for a chronograph so 39.5mm is almost perfect =)

You don't think 39.5mm is too small for a chronograph?

[daywalker88]

Personally I think 40mm is the perfect size for a chronograph so 39.5mm is almost perfect =)

yep it doesnt wear that small... and the lume is very attractive!

[gallardofever]

Thanks all!

I have decided to go with a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chrono. Price is "marginally" higher than the Breguet Type XXII.

[turboducky]

I am wearing a Breguet XXI, I think the design is fantastic & honestly, I prefer the brand to keep a low profile & not have too many spokesperson. It keeps the product real & also I hate it when they keep issuing limited editions every year like AP & Pam. Nowadays it seems like most brands are spending their money on endorsement & not enough on R&D.

[adamteo]

Nice. Was supposed to get a Type XXI RG this year but ended up with a rolex deepsea....breguet have to wait....next year i hope..