Vintage
Explore the vintage Airain Type XX flyback chronograph, a collector's gem. Compare original vs. re-edition, and delve into its Valjoux movement and unique character.
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Really love this one! Not sure I understood the main different between this version and the type 20 they also offer. Seem to be the same case and movement no?
Any insight how they perform from a rate perspective?
Main difference between the Type 20 and the Type 21 re-edition:
- Type 21 has a glossy black dial; the dials of the Type 20 models are so far matte (brown, green, black ...) - Type 21 has a lume triangle in the bezel; the Type 20 have (now) a black colored triangle at "12" in the bezel - Type 21 has the "crown logo" (...
Also the bezel markers - black paint fill on the 21
Only machined steel on the 20 with no fill (same for my triangle at 12, no paint fill, just metal). I prefer the all metal bezel without paint, but it certainly is harder to read quickly. I do like the brand name and logo on the 21, and less dial text ove...
Correct (no fill on bezel Type 20) for …
… the first few series. The new „standard“ Type 20 is now with color fill on the bezel. Cheers, HSTE ...
What a wonderful spring shot 👏🏻👌🏻🙌🏻
And thanks for the detailed explanation of the differences 👍🏻