de Owar
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thank you!
Feb 11, 2016,02:22 AM
I finally went for the type XX Aeronavale, and since 2 months I've been very rarely wearing any other watch. Volltreffer!
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Breguet Type XX or XXI?
By: de Owar : October 24th, 2015-14:36
Hi All, Since I've decided that my very first mechanical chronograph should've been a Breguet Type XX-XXI, I've read almost everything on this topic here. Truly great forum, I do appreciate your passionate expertise! The sweetest debate of mine is quite s...
Thank you Nicolas
By: de Owar : October 25th, 2015-04:53
I\'m going through your previous posts about the Aéronavale, very interesting indeed!
My personal preference would also be the Type XX
By: KMII : October 24th, 2015-23:17
For the lacking date, the slightly smaller size and the more classical chronograph arrangement. The XXI, while not as complicated to read as a Type XXII is not so pure IMHO but it does have a lovely ruthenium dial and the curved strap ends that fit the ca...
Thanks KMII
By: de Owar : October 25th, 2015-04:55
+one for Type XX. Purists probably would choose this option for those reasons you mentioned with Nicolas!
Don't get me wrong
By: KMII : October 25th, 2015-05:26
Whichever one you choose, you will probably be very happy - neither one is anything but a good choice
You really should try them on first...
By: aardvarkbark : October 25th, 2015-04:23
They wear quite differently. I much prefer the steel XXI of all options. I need a date fxn, prefer the central minute totaliser, the presence of the larger case, and all the wonderful little bits of detail, some captured in this shot by member zhege... ...
Looks great! The first vote for the XXI
By: de Owar : October 25th, 2015-04:59
Yes I think I would also love those very fine details, even the dial color is very intriquing. Somehow, I\'ll try to find a dealer to check this out! Thank you!
My choice is - and would be again the Type XX
By: MCG (Markus) : October 25th, 2015-10:07
but for me clearly the Transatlatique! Exactly because of the details. It has the wonderful polished steel hands, the polished steel indexes, the brushed bezel, and as well the date. But it contains the harmonic lines and site of the Type XX. Best of both...
Huh, what a beauty...
By: de Owar : October 25th, 2015-22:23
I didn\'t realised those differences between the Aéronavale and the Transatlantique, apart from the date window. Thank you very much! I could easily end up with this.
Beauty or function?
By: jkingston : November 2nd, 2015-13:08
For beauty and purity of form, the Type XX. But without doubt the Type XXI is superior for the legibility of the chronograph. The markings on the minute counter of the Type XX, are in two minute intervals. For me it is hard to do the math at a glance. The...
Thank you jkingston! Beauty! :-)
By: de Owar : November 2nd, 2015-14:09
I\'m partial recently to the Aéronavale, and curiously the Ti version of the type XXI looks to be the real contender, as this has less numbers and font types on the dial, and the subdials vs the whole circumference of the watch looks to have better propor...
No, but I've found a Friend in Vienna! :-)
By: de Owar : November 9th, 2015-07:15
Just briefly, on Friday I went to Breguet and Jaeger. The later was very very exiting, as the Manager was equally enthusiastic, and finally we were digging deeper and deeper into haute horology. I\'ve never seen such unbelievable complications, namely the...
It's a great city alright!
By: KMII : November 9th, 2015-08:52
We tend to go around twice a year - close, pleasant, great food, nice people, and we always have a wonderful time. The advantage with our daughter now is that we have been so often that we do not feel we have left anything out, even if she doesn\'t feel l...
So they are
By: KMII : November 9th, 2015-12:11
Actually the little one was truly disappointed with Prague some weeks ago, as there were no slides or swings downtown. The fine architecture was nowhere near enough to compensate What she also thoroughly enjoyed were the street musicians in Budapest - you...
Great idea!
By: KMII : November 9th, 2015-21:11
We were told of a special Hungarian method of teaching children music some years back and I am sure she would enjoy it - will need to check MüPa out next time we\'re there. Funny thing, she still falls asleep best to a lullaby in Hungarian that we were ta...
Kodály-method! :-)
By: de Owar : November 10th, 2015-05:12
From Breguet to Kodály, that's an interesting topic. We were not very keen on the method at school, but that's perfect to teach music to masses, except for those who have perfect pitch. I've got a friend who collects lullabies, I shall consult with him.
my first chrono was the 3800
By: JDowning : November 10th, 2015-03:27
I bought it because it is classic and has no unneeded text or a date on the dial. It was a great watch that was unfortunately stolen a while back. Great watch and now some years later I may get another, but perhaps the anniversary model with the black bez...
Thank you for your opinion!
By: de Owar : November 10th, 2015-04:43
This is the same with me, the Aéronavale looks best in the flash! Even though I've never seen the anniversary model in the real, hope that also sports the same 39mm size. I'll talk to my AD today, anyway ;-)
Fully agree! :-)
By: MCG (Markus) : November 10th, 2015-12:20
I can remember the articles of 8Ohms! And its true! The movement is a classic and very special! I never had any issues with the push buttons. The 2 min. counterscale I did not like in particular too. But it looks fantastic! And actually I use it very very...
Thank you for your detailed, personal opinion!
By: de Owar : November 11th, 2015-05:55
That\'s always something invaluable amount of a help. I\'ve finally went for the 3800 leather strap. Thank you all for your precious (literally) help! Csaba
Congratulations!
By: KMII : November 11th, 2015-07:18
Now we are all looking forward to some pictures
Dreamed for the type XXI, tried it and went for the type XX
By: RafaZC : November 10th, 2015-22:18
Hi, I dreamed for the type XXI for a long time.. I was sure that that was my watch.... until I went to the Breguet shop in London to pull the trigger and when on the wrist felt too big, not too balanced... tried the type XX and ended buying it... well bal...
Had both in my hands yesterday ...
By: Salvator Mundi : December 4th, 2015-01:45
Yesterday I went to the Breguet boutique in Vienna (triggered by the recent article on Hodinkee). I was focussing on: 3800ST/92/9W6 (Type XX, „Aéronavale”) 3810TI/H2/3ZU (Type XXI, Titanium) They had both models in the shop, and fortunately both in the le...
The watch should not be centered between the two "keepers" of the NATO ...
By: Salvator Mundi : December 9th, 2015-12:28
(this is the mistake I made in the first place, thinking that for symmetry reasons, it should be centered), but close to the keeper which is closer to your body. This way, there is more space on the other side for the excess strap. The picture explains it...
ok, thanks! But ...
By: MCG (Markus) : December 9th, 2015-12:55
this means that the buckle wanders also to the left, correct? And the end of the strap is totally lose... ?
A picture says more than 1000 words ...
By: Salvator Mundi : December 10th, 2015-08:26
This is the situation from both sides. Wrist circumference is 16.5 cm. The strap end is "loose"? Yes. So what? ...
Funny, I also checked exactly those, exactly in the same boutique,
By: de Owar : December 5th, 2015-00:49
And I've also read that article on Hodinkee since then. Tough competition, I finally went for the Aéronavale that looked to be more versatile, with classic size, no date layout. And also got some personal explanation behind my decision, more to come when ...
I've been searching for a classical chronograph this time
By: de Owar : December 7th, 2015-13:25
and I've never thought, it would be a Breguet. The Marine collection is great, and the rubber strap could be very durable, indeed, but I would rather go for a Tradition 7097 next time, I love this collection since they were realesed.
Recommend type XX
By: nitediver : February 10th, 2016-11:54
I remember that I was very excited a few years back when I saw the press pics of the type XXI with the chocolate brown dial . However in real the dial looks much lighter than on the photos and I decided it is not for me. I went for a Type XX transatlantic...
thank you!
By: de Owar : February 11th, 2016-02:22
I finally went for the type XX Aeronavale, and since 2 months I've been very rarely wearing any other watch. Volltreffer!
Gratulations!
By: nitediver : February 11th, 2016-06:48
I am sure you will never regret this type XX. Viel spass und poste mal ein paar Bilder Stefan