Fantastic write-up...

Jun 21, 2011,17:55 PM
 


Fantastic write-up Kong!

Looking forward to seeing (and hearing) the other HF movements in the near future!

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Breguet Type XXII 3880 ST 10Hz Chronograph with Flyback

 
 By: Kong : June 9th, 2011-05:11
Last year Breguet snatched the limelight announcing their High Frequency (HF), 10Hz Chronograph, the 3880 ST. A production model and not prototyping. Breguet housed their first HF in the TYPE XXII collection. The 10Hz (72,000 VPH) movement with silicon es...  

I like the concept

 
 By: aaronm : June 9th, 2011-07:56
but I find the execution needlessly complex. I think if they hadn't included the second timezone and used that dial at 3 o'clock as a 15 min totalizer or something more chrono-centric. It just seems that they dropped too much of the chroo function to add ... 

Good inputs, A ...

 
 By: Kong : June 14th, 2011-10:54
It is not easy to read,and indeed, as you say, the subdial at 3H can be some of more chrono-centric. Thanks for viewing. Kong

Thank you!

 
 By: Mostel : June 9th, 2011-09:00
It's very cool. It has Breguet DNA. I find the dial very busy, but... this may be the idea... The peek a boo in back is fun. Also reminds the owner that this watch comes from a premier house... It's not my Breguet but I have to say they did a nice job, re... 

'...live in mad-fast times.' ....

 
 By: Kong : June 14th, 2011-10:59
Haha....Mostel, I like that. This HF / Hertz thingee, perhaps is a reason to a provide more value-added with silicium escapement than the typical need no oil, and at high 10Hz ,can measure at finer resolution Enjoy your Type 21! Thanks for viewing. Kong

looks Nice

 
 By: Tony A.H : June 9th, 2011-15:47
i like the Dial Layout and color scheme. thanks for posting

an intriguing watch [nt]

 
 By: playtime : June 9th, 2011-18:21
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great post

 
 By: Cookies : June 10th, 2011-08:53
This is a powerhouse watch...I exceptionally like the way the second hand glides across the dial fluidly.

great post and thanks. owned the type xx for many years

 
 By: swjoseph : June 12th, 2011-09:19
this model retains the dna and takes a bold step to rival the zenith striking 10th...not my cup of tea but well done breguet!

The running Chrono-hand ...

 
 By: Kong : June 14th, 2011-11:04
of the Breguet 10Hz is smoother than Zenith Striking 10th from my observation. Thanks for viewing. Kong

Better

 
 By: nitediver : June 12th, 2011-13:28
Thanks for the instructive post. Considering that the type XXII wiht the HF movement features an impressive innovation, i think it has not received the attention it deserves. I find the 30 seconds totalizer way better than the solution with a small apertu... 

Great observations and inputs ...

 
 By: Kong : June 14th, 2011-11:21
Hi Stefan Thanks for the inputs,and hope Breguet and also other brands intending a 10Hz Chronograph will take note too. It is true with some practise, the readout could be easy. Strangely nobody answers my last two questions, perhaps I need to source for ... 

I like it!

 
 By: Davo : June 13th, 2011-18:05
Hot looking Breguet. Cool dial and caseback. Thanks for posting, Kong.

Indeed it is cool ...

 
 By: Kong : June 14th, 2011-11:25
Hi Davo See if you can check out this piece in metal. Pretty cool, now can do 1/10th second. But whoever can design a fast read-out should be the winner ...otherwise most will still prefer the G-Shock Thanks for viewing. Kong

Fantastic write-up...

 
 By: patrick_y : June 21st, 2011-17:55
Fantastic write-up Kong! Looking forward to seeing (and hearing) the other HF movements in the near future!

I love my XXII!

 
 By: popspin77 : April 20th, 2014-20:25
Hi; I started a search for a "low key" travel watch. I used to travel with my Daytona (Zenith) but feel it garners a bit more attention than I would like as a tourist is foreign countries. So I set off to get a watch a good friend has, the XXI. It seems h...