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a choice difficult to understand

 

Dear Marcus,

thank you for this beautiful report.

Indeed i am very much surprised by the way Breguet first implemented then "improved" (if we can use this term) the Type XXII. This model might have been a groundbreaking reference point for all other brands, while instead this opportunity has been waste.

The general feeling is that they wanted to reveal their incredible movement, but were not ready yet for the proper way to show the time on the dial. Seems like they wanted to rush it. What is even worst is that the second series of Type XXII does not resolve the problem of readability at all.   

I have a great admiration for Breguet (and for the Type XX - XXI series, because of their huge heritage) but i am disappointed by the choice to introduce a watch which is far from being finalized....Still a prototype to me.

Just my 2 cents,

ciao from Milano - Slide68 

 

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a choice difficult to understand

 
By: slide1968 : May 3rd, 2011-03:39
Dear Marcus, thank you for this beautiful report. Indeed i am very much surprised by the way Breguet first implemented then "improved" (if we can use this term) the Type XXII. This model might have been a groundbreaking reference point for all other brand...