Some live shots of the new Type 20 and Type XX

Jun 09, 2023,11:21 AM
 

I had the chance to not only handle the two new watches but also take a few photos when I visited Wempe in Hamburg today.

As you all know light conditions in a showroom are not favorable for taking photos, so those aren’t great but hopefully give you an idea of the two watches and some of their details.


























Let me add my very personal impressions of these two. First, the 42mm wear comparatively small due to the rather short lugs, which are executed very beautifully.

The straps are well done, have a good feel to them, and the tang buckle is unique and nicely executed.

Talking about the quality impression: the cases, the bezels, the crowns, the dials and hands show the immaculate execution you would rightfully expect from Breguet.

The one component that was a bit of a downer to me is the crystal. I have loved the superdomed crystal of the 3800 and 3820 and I would have hoped for a more extrovert crystal shape with these vintage inspired new models.

The two timepieces are very distinct from each other, so there’s a real choice.

The movement I could not inspect with a loupe, so nothing to say here.

The design of the dial and particularly the date placement has already been discussed passionately, so I will not go there. All I can say is that the date is as obvious in reality as in the press photos.

Hope you liked these first mediocre live impressions.

Cheers
Henrik


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Thank you for your report!!

 
 By: Motty : June 9th, 2023-11:39
“My opinion only” too busy dial, the sub dials should of been somehow lighter not to look too busy. The numerals I love the colors but I’m not the biggest fan of this don’t, especially for Breguet which should of been Breguet numerals.

Thanks for the pics

 
 By: gunungbesarsekali : June 9th, 2023-12:06
I like the civilian try this when available in my ad

Oh, I meant no critique of you! Just commenting on the watch.

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 9th, 2023-16:40
I'm glad you posted and the pictures are very welcome. I should have said that in my post, my apologies!

Thanks for the photos. I look forward to seeing these in the metal

 
 By: jmpTT : June 9th, 2023-13:54
Breguet did a fine job on these these models, targeting the anticipated market tastes. It is a bit disappointing, after the enthusiastic reception for the two Only Watch re-issues. Comparing live shots to live shots, the dials of the new line seem just a ... 

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 39mm no date

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 9th, 2023-16:41

Thank you, Henrik!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : June 9th, 2023-16:14
The case is beautiful! I’m sure down the road we’ll get an Aeronavale version without the date, so there will be something for everybody. Maybe they are saving those versions for limited editions, much like Blancpain does for the 40mm Fifty Fathoms? Eithe... 

two of the greatest sins in watch design: oversized case and 4:30 date window

 
 By: andrea~ : June 9th, 2023-16:40
plus the hands on the civilian version look bad it's a shame because the military version had potential

No offense Henrik…

 
 By: Mr.Gatsby : June 9th, 2023-18:13
But I really don’t like these watches. They look nothing like the vintage which we all love. They are oversized, way too thick, and the date window is just nuts, not to mention the ugly green lume. I just don’t get these brands under Swatch/Richemont. If ... 

I know

 
 By: Mr.Gatsby : June 9th, 2023-18:45
Which is why I tend to collect “backwards” these days. Might discover a gold nugget or two. Best Gatsby

I have no problem with the automatic movement. I would have preferred manual, but not a big deal. The case? Ok, a tad too big for my taste, but why not.

 
 By: amanico : June 9th, 2023-20:34
The bezels? Here they are the stronger part of this watch. No problem with the hands, for me. The dial? Without this damn date, it would have been much better. What is the idea, here? Going for a modern vision of the Type XX? Then choose another dial and ... 

I saw them yesterday in NYC.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : June 10th, 2023-12:26
The military was starting to impress me the more I handled it.

I would pass on both - awful date window addition!

 
 By: Bader : June 27th, 2023-05:54
I believe that Breguet for their price range need to offer personalised watches similar to car dealerships where you can choose which features you would like i.e. date window or not, hands, lume, case size etc... or at the very least offer models that jus...  

+1 on the Longines.

 
 By: amanico : June 27th, 2023-05:58

Supporting some of the less-than-complimentary reports

 
 By: Rock1 : July 26th, 2023-10:54
On the style and execution of the Type XX dial, both versions are currently being offered at 10% discount to listed price at one major online seller….less than 2 months after the June 6 reveal. This is compared to the customary “we hope to obtain one firs...