Initially launched in the 1950’s, the Breguet Type XX was designed for the French Naval Airforce as a professional tool watch for pilots. The specification was a 38mm diameter stainless steel case fitted with a black dial with white luminous numerals and hands, featuring a flyback chronograph complication with a 12-Hour rotating bezel with an accuracy +/- 8 seconds a day and a power reserve of more than 35 hours. Breguet did just that by launching the Type XX.

The present Breguet Type XXI ref. 3810, is a modern iteration of what was once worn on the wrists of a fighter pilot. With a slightly pumped up case size to 42.5mm diameter, the dial and the case remains almost identical to its forefather. The dial features the original 3 subsidiary dials, however with an additional minutes counter via the outer minute track and an extra hand. The flyback chronograph is retained with an additional date feature positioned at 6 O’clock. Furthermore, the large white luminous Arabic numerals are retained against a sleek smoky grey dial. The present example is offered in excellent overall condition with very minimal signs of wear.