Vintage Breguet Diving Watch: Beyond Type XX

amanico · 2019-02-20T11:37:03Z

Explore a rare vintage Breguet diving watch beyond the Type XX. Amanico discusses its design, potential modern re-issue, and collector appeal.

Amanico brings to light a vintage Breguet diving watch, challenging the common perception that Breguet's sports watches are limited to the Type XX. This post sparks a discussion on the potential for a modern re-issue, highlighting the timeless appeal of its design and the desire for contemporary features.

Look at this one:

Credit picture; Jatuka.

How many were made? I don't really know... But if you hunt one, you are luckier playing at the lottery than finding one.

Imagine that watch with a 39 / 40 mm case.

Without date.

With a nice automatic movement ( manual is not a good option for diving watches, since you ruin the seal between the crown and the case faster ).

With a solid case back.

And a sapphire or ceramic bezel...

Wouldn't that be marvelous?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

A re-issue of this vintage Breguet diver, similar to the Omega Seamaster 300 1957, would be a fantastic and classy addition to the market.
The discussion prompts a desire for a round hour marker watch, a style popularized by Rolex, but in a piece that resonates personally.
Another vintage Breguet, reference 1941, is introduced, prompting a question about its production numbers, similar to the original post's query.
The presence of a date window on the vintage Breguet is noted, with a critical observation that this design choice continues to detract from dial aesthetics even in modern Breguet enamel dials.

The Discussion

mahesh

Feb 20, 2019

Bad habits are hard to go by...

Now I realize now Bréguet picked the ‘date window’ habit so long ago it continues ruining beautiful enamel dials in 2019 🤐

amanico

Feb 20, 2019

He he he... They should listen to us, more often. [nt]

templetowers

Feb 20, 2019

Yes it would my friend ! and with a nice rounded Plexiglas crystal - Oh so perfect :) I would just love to see the entire Breguet back catalog .... ! (if I had enough time left :) [nt]

amanico

Feb 20, 2019

Plexy or domed sapphire, indeed. Thanks for voicing in, my friend. [nt]

Spangles - Dr. Tabby

Feb 20, 2019

If only!

It makes me want to petition Breguet for it!

amanico

Feb 20, 2019

I knew that would be coming... ;) [nt]

Vintage Breguet Diving Watch: Beyond Type XX

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