Breguet

So whilst I have done a reasonably good job of reducing my collection and I had managed to get it down to just 3 watches, when the Type XXI version I had always lusted after with the Anthracite dial and on a deployant strap became available I of course being an addict was powerless to resist. I know that many here have other versions that they much prefer but to me this is the one. I much prefer the Anthracite dial over the Black or Ruthenium versions, I also prefer the normal sized white numerals over the coloured over sized versions to and can read the date easier on the white background with black print then on a colour matched to the dial background. These are of course just my preferences and likes and don't need to be anyone else's, the biggest surprise to me was the lume on this watch as it's just amazingly bright and clear. Also this is the first chronograph that I have had with a centrally mounted  large hand seconds and a large hand minute counter and what a game changer that is, reading the chronograph has never been as easy ever before. I am really happy that I managed to at last find the Type XXI I have always wanted and mine is a 2017 model that came naked but in truly excellent unmarked condition and I then purchased a nice Breguet High gloss lacquered  watch box for it.

Finally I just want to ask everyones opinion on the fitting of the deployant as I always thought the buckle end was fitted at the 12 position but on my Type XXI it is at the 6 the reason for this is it means the Breguet is the right way round to be read, this is how my watch arrived and I have seen lots of others with the same set up. Is there a right way or wrong way to fit the deployant or does it not matter? Lastly what is the thread without some pictures so I hope you enjoy mine.

Marc

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