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Breguet Type XX Number 2385.
Still dreaming about a vintage Type XX...
And this one is quite something. Even if it is not my favorite, I must confess.
Best,
Nicolas
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Breguet Type XX Number 2385.
Still dreaming about a vintage Type XX... And this one is quite something. Even if it is not my favorite, I must confess. Best, Nicolas ...
That really is a stunning looking vintage Type XX.
The patina these older vintage watches gain with age turns a great watch into a stunning watch, they way this dial appears to have turned chocolate brown with the beautiful carmel hours markers and hands just can't be replicated by anything but time. I do...
It is definitely hard to sell things.
I try keep a running list, in order, of 2 - 3 pieces I would consider selling if I needed the funds for a new watch. It is difficult.
Aaaah, thanks for posting this, mon ami.
From so many comments, I notice that I am not the only person who loves the look of the XX. It's iconic (and no date!!) I am seriously thinking about getting another one. (The one I had wasn't in good shape, so I thought it best to let it go when I had th...