Breguet

Spotted in Paris: Breguet Type XX 3800 ST, 1998.

Feb 08, 2019,17:48 PM

No date, nice case, superb patina of the tritium indices and hands, this Type XX 3800 Aeronavale is a cool looking watch.

Here are three pictures I could take in a watch shop today.

A very good neo vintage!

Best,

Nicolas

More posts: 3800Type XXType XX Aeronavale

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I once considered this versus Heuer Bundeswehr..quite similar but Breuer is better. I have neither. [nt]

By: partha : February 8th, 2019-18:49

Well, not totally playing in the same category. Neo Vintage ( 20 years old!!!, wow! ) versus Vintage, military / civilan... [nt]

By: amanico : February 8th, 2019-23:57

Beauty! [nt]

By: Horology75 : February 8th, 2019-19:45

Thanks for looking, my friend. [nt]

By: amanico : February 8th, 2019-23:57

One of my favorite pieces Nicholas, very well caught. I love the fact that this has been produced as part of their standard range for nearly 30 years & not a limited re-edition. Best Will. [nt]

By: templetowers : February 9th, 2019-01:12

Yes, there were some limited edition, in steel and in platinum, but this one, in steel was not limited, and really gorgeous. [nt]

By: amanico : February 9th, 2019-01:17

I wore mine with its steel bracelet for a little while, but just too shiny for me - a leather strap or Nato is best IMO. [nt]

By: templetowers : February 9th, 2019-01:19

Definitely in agreement with that. Calf or Canvas Nato. [nt]

By: amanico : February 9th, 2019-02:36

Calf strap makes all the difference ☝️

By: xxn : February 9th, 2019-02:02

On Type xx

What I think. +1. [nt]

By: amanico : February 9th, 2019-02:36

Gorgeous piece. One of my favourites.

By: Bounce781 : February 9th, 2019-02:15

But the crown is not original (the issued crowns had a gold cap). This one had its crown replaced during the service. Lovely patina on the dial. Such a cool piece

Eagle eye! I didn't see that detail. [nt]

By: amanico : February 9th, 2019-02:37

Is it possible some Type XXs, with the serif on the T of Breguet, had plain crowns? (I'm no Type XX expert.) [nt]

By: kjkt3 : February 9th, 2019-02:55

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Yes, it is. You mean without the gold cap? I saw some without the gold cap. [nt]

By: amanico : February 9th, 2019-03:47

But all of them didn't come with the gold cap on the crown. [nt]

By: amanico : February 9th, 2019-03:44

Not really, the Gold crown was for the early edition with 20 ATM capability, the newer edition with T on the Brand had this steel crown. [nt]

By: desertimer : February 10th, 2019-00:55

Thanks for the precision. [nt]

By: amanico : February 10th, 2019-00:58

Thanks for confirmation.

By: Bounce781 : February 10th, 2019-02:06

👍🏻

As I'm sure you noticed, Nicolas, the right-hand, 30-minute counter has not re-set properly. A common 'feature'. [nt]

By: kjkt3 : February 9th, 2019-02:57

Yep. [nt]

By: amanico : February 9th, 2019-03:44

Is the "WATERPROOF" on the back common? I expected 'ETANCHE' and perhaps '100 METRES'. [nt]

By: kjkt3 : February 9th, 2019-03:21

Not common at all. Most of those I saw came with the mention " Etanche ". I saw very few coming with Waterproof. It would be interesting to have a certificate on this one to see its provenance! [nt]

By: amanico : February 9th, 2019-03:46

I love the Type XX

By: Uncle Chico : February 9th, 2019-03:33

It's my daily beater

Lucky you to have such a nice daily beater! Tritium dial? [nt]

By: amanico : February 9th, 2019-03:49

Sadly no [nt]

By: Uncle Chico : February 9th, 2019-04:08

Better with the T dial, but still, a lovely watch. [nt]

By: amanico : February 9th, 2019-04:26

Do you know till when the Tritium was produced? [nt]

By: desertimer : February 10th, 2019-01:00

Early 2000's, if my memory serves me well.

By: amanico : February 10th, 2019-02:01

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I am trying to date mine, unfortunately i have no papers and i am doing some research.

By: desertimer : February 11th, 2019-04:00

I am in love with the type XX, i was looking for a Type XXI, when i found this at an unbelievable price i took it, now i am addicted. ...

Very warm patina. Lovely example you have. [nt]

By: amanico : February 11th, 2019-04:35

Love type XX [nt]

By: Passionata_george : February 9th, 2019-03:47

Thanks for looking, George. [nt]

By: amanico : February 9th, 2019-03:49

My favorite Breguet.

By: M4 : February 9th, 2019-05:33

Type XX in steel. I wish I owned one. This one looks extra special on that leather strap. Thanks for posting. M4

My pleasure, M4. [nt]

By: amanico : February 9th, 2019-06:38