The Breguet replica Type XX of the past and present of the classic watch

Replica watches: This is arguably the most masculine Breguet, but also a Breguet that seems to have been forgotten. When I saw it in a magazine for the first time, it really didn’t look good. Because Breguet has always given people a gentle and elegant, complicated but restrained look. But it is full of sports and masculine atmosphere. It seemed so out of place in the Breguet product line, I thought, this is not Breguet at all.

But when I played with the real thing carefully, I found that although it has an unruly appearance. The side of the case still uses the famous coin pattern of Breguet, which sets off the overall shape to be gentle and restrained. This is enough. It proves that it is the blood of Breguet flowing in its bones and inherits the noble blood of Breguet. More precisely, it should be regarded as the most Breguet watch.

It is not only similar in appearance, but also in name. Why did it take a name like a password? In fact, it is such a password-like name that tells of its deep connection and origin with the military. In the 1950s and 1960s, the French military ordered a batch of chronographs for the Air Force from various watch factories, including Breguet, Vixa, Boullier and Auricoste in 1950, and Dodane and Airain in 1960. Since the French military gave these replica watches the code name Type 20, only Type 20 could be engraved on the surface of these military watches. This is the origin of the name Type 20 Chronograph when Breguet later released the civilian version.

Later, the French military felt that the cost and maintenance of these replica watches were too expensive, and since 1961, they turned to order military watches made of other movements, code-named Type 21. Breguet also tried to continue bidding for the Type 21 order in France. But was ultimately rejected because the price was too high. In the 1970s and 1980s, Breguet produced the second-generation Type 20.

In 1995, Breguet began producing the third-generation Type 20, using the 582 calibre modified from the Lemania 1351 self-winding movement. At the beginning of 1998, there was a stainless steel Type XX Aeronavale limited to 1500 pieces. Equipped with a see-through sapphire crystal case back, becoming the only see-through model in the Type 20 series. Today, Breguet’s Type 20 Chronograph is the only remaining Type 20 watch that is still in production.

The reason why the Type 20 can be called a professional watch is that the French Ministry of Defense had very high performance requirements for the Type 20 and Type 21, one of which is that it must have flyback timing performance. Flyback timing performance is not an extremely complicated mechanism, but it requires extremely high quality of the movement. This is especially important for pilots who often need to measure repeatedly or continuously for a specific length of time.  best replica watches

The Type 20, on the other hand, relies on its dependable performance to help pilots get the job done time and time again.

What we see now is the latest Type 20, published in 2001, with a diameter of 39.5 mm, a water-resistant depth of 100 meters, a Caliber 582Q movement (an improved version of the 1351). And a date window display at six o’clock. , and changed its name to Type XX Transatlantique (meaning transatlantic). Although the hands of the three auxiliary dials only have luminous treatment on the chronograph minute hand, the difference between the scales. Has been deliberately increased, so that everyone can easily distinguish each other when they use it.

It uses a curved mirror that feels exactly like the shape of the sky, blends perfectly with the bezel. And looks like a contact lens on the dial when viewed from the side. This kind of watch glass not only improves the pressure resistance, but also has excellent anti-glare treatment. Which makes it easy to read the time whether it is at a large angle or at a long distance.

The timing scale on the two-way rotating bezel is simple and clear, and the tightness is moderate. The rotation is extremely smooth, and it will not be easily displaced due to collision. The touch of the crown itself is also very good. Although the distance from the chronograph buttons on both sides is small. It is easier to get caught in the fingers when winding or adjusting the time, but it can be adapted quickly.

The three-link chain strap comes in two contrasting finishes, which go well with the classic shape, and the links are thinner. And fit better between the wrists, making it extremely comfortable to wear and a more belt-like feel. But the most exciting thing is the feel of the timing button. Putting your thumb on the timing button and closing your eyes is like pressing the red missile launch button of a fighter jet. “Crack”, very smooth! The second hand moved, and the enemy plane was hit…

2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the Type 20 and the centenary of French naval aviation. To this end, Breguet (Breguet) has reinterpreted this legendary chronograph and launched the Type XXII. Which has been transformed by modern technology, which can be said to have added a super-dynamic heavy equipment.

The 44 mm stainless steel case houses a Breguet chronograph movement with a silicon escapement and a balance spring. (Lamania was all called Breguet movement after it was acquired by Breguet), with a frequency swing. This has been boosted to an astonishing 10Hz (72,000 vibrations per hour), giving the movement unparalleled adjustability. A 30-second chronograph second hand, doubling the start-up function and readout accuracy. This technology mainly uses silicon material to make the moving parts lighter, thus avoiding the lubrication problem caused by high frequency.

We see that this watch has two large hands in addition to the hour and minute hands. But don’t think this is a double chase. The hand at the bottom of the center is actually used to record the minute, moving one grid every 30 seconds. The red and white short lines on the scale circle are used to record the minute scale. Plus the red and white count second hand scale. Which is used to determine whether the chronograph counter is in the first circle (red zone) or the second (white zone) 30-second rotation. replica watches uk

The watch has a flyback function that resets the accumulator to zero and restarts quickly with just one operation, as can be seen from the red-marked reset button. In addition, the dial has a second time zone display window, accompanied by a calendar window. The central hour hand can be adjusted and the second time zone indication can be reset without affecting the minute hand through the crown with the two-speed function. When the crown is in that position, the calendar follows the time in the central main time zone.