It was about time: 2023 finally brings a new Type XX, and – on top of that – even an all-new chronograph calibre from Breguet. Issued in two versions, one military inspired, and the other drawing on the brand’s civilian models, these two indeed ‘eagerly awaited new additions to the current collection,’ to quote Breguet’s press release, are currently being delivered to selected retail partners in a Havana-colored leather presentation box reminiscent of an aircraft wing.

According to the archives, things began in the early 1950s when the company, already a specialist in products dedicated to the aviation industry, learned that the French Air Force was looking to equip its pilots with a chronograph wristwatch [?] It was the Air Ministry that named the future product ?Type XX?.Breguet
Type XX Chronographe Ref. 2067

The Ref. 2067ST/92/3WU is a direct descendant of the civilian Type XX from the 1950s and 1960s, notably a model made in 1957 and bearing the individual number 2988. The 15-minute counter is located at 3 o?clock, the 12-hour counter at 6 o?clock and the permanent second hand is located at 9 o?clock. Just as in the military-inspired version further below, the counter at 3 o’clock is sized slightly bigger.

The Arabic numerals, the hands and the triangle on the bezel are coated with ivory-colored lume, the comparatively large date window is located between 4 and 5 o?clock. The 42-mm steel case is fitted with ...