Breguet Type 20 Only Watch 2019 Ref. 2055ST/Z5/398

shortys home · 2019-07-01T06:40:43Z

Explore the Breguet Type 20 Only Watch 2019 (Ref. 2055ST/Z5/398), a unique piece hinting at the Type XX's successor. See collector reactions and insights.

Henrik, known as shortys home, shares his excitement for the Breguet Type 20 Only Watch 2019 unique piece, hinting at a potential successor to the discontinued Type XX. His post captures the anticipation within the community for Breguet's future releases, especially in the context of this highly anticipated charity auction.

Only Watch has started to show this year’s pieces unique, and this Breguet Type 20 got me almost a stroke!!! If this is any indication of what we may see as a successor to the discontinued Type XX next year, 2020 will be the year of Breguet!

All photos credit OnlyWatch.

Cheers
Henrik

Key Points from the Discussion

The specific model name for the featured watch is the Breguet Type 20 Only Watch 2019, reference 2055ST/Z5/398.
The chronograph's 30-minute totalizer is noted as less practical compared to a 12-hour chronograph, though the dial and case size are praised as perfect.
There was initial debate regarding the oversized crown, with some questioning its historical precedent on Type XX models, but it was later confirmed to be an accurate re-edition of the original Type 20's crown.
The community expresses hope for a regular production steel version with a black or blue dial, suggesting it could be a strong contender against other pilot chronographs.
A question was raised about the feasibility of producing the Valjoux 235 movement in larger quantities, indicating interest in its potential as a competitor to movements in watches like the Blancpain Air Command.
One contributor criticizes the watch as another 'reissue after reissue' that capitalizes on vintage hype without modern touches.

The Discussion

logan2z

Jul 1, 2019

Love everything about it except...

The crown. It's just a bit over the top and seems out of place on the watch. I'm not an expert on Breguet Type XXs, is there a precedent somewhere in the history of the Type XX for such a crown?

logan2z

Jul 1, 2019

Answered my own question

Apparently this is an exact re-edition of the original Type 20, crown included. Obviously showing my ignorance of the Type 20.

amanico

Jul 1, 2019

Yes, it is the same than the one of the FG 54. [nt]

Spangles - Dr. Tabby

Jul 1, 2019

Aviation gloves are thick, you need a crown like that for them

Back when cockpits were cold, and watches like this were important to getting home safely.

logan2z

Jul 1, 2019

Right, I realized the rationale behind the crown

Same thing with the IWC Big Pilot, I just didn't realize the original Type 20 had such a crown. The photos I've seen of Type 20s (or probably XXs) had a more conventional crown.

Jul 1, 2019

Superb.

Bring it on next year! M4