Breguet

Hi All, 

This message has been edited by de Owar on 2015-10-24 14:55:56

Because I find the dial more harmonious, related to the size of the case.  This message has been edited by amanico on 2015-10-24 14:44:34

I'm going through your previous posts about the Aéronavale, very interesting indeed!

For the lacking date, the slightly smaller size and the more classical chronograph arrangement.

The XXI, while not as complicated to read as a Type XXII is not so pure IMHO but it does have a lovely ruthenium dial and the curved strap ends that fit the case are a nice touch, too.

+one for Type XX. Purists probably would choose this option for those reasons you mentioned with Nicolas!

Whichever one you choose, you will probably be very happy - neither one is anything but a good choice

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They wear quite differently.  I much prefer the steel XXI of all options.  I need a date fxn, prefer the central minute totaliser, the presence of the larger case, and all the wonderful little bits of detail, some captured in this shot by member zhege...

Yes I think I would also love those very fine details, even the dial color is very intriquing. Somehow, I'll try to find a dealer to check this out! Thank you!

but for me clearly the Transatlatique! Exactly because of the details. It has the wonderful polished steel hands, the polished steel indexes, the brushed bezel, and as well the date. But it contains the harmonic lines and site of the Type XX.
Best of both worlds - at least where my thouhts 10 years ago, when I bought mine... I would decide again for it...




This message has been edited by MCG on 2015-10-25 10:11:53

I didn't realised those differences between the Aéronavale and the Transatlantique, apart from the date window. Thank you very much! I could easily end up with this.

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For beauty and purity of form, the Type XX.  But without doubt the Type XXI is superior for the legibility of the chronograph.  The markings on the minute counter of the Type XX, are in two minute intervals.  For me it is hard to do the math at a glance.  The Type XXI, is really easy to read with the very large minute hand for the counter.  Your choice!

I'm partial recently to the Aéronavale, and curiously the Ti version of the type XXI looks to be the real contender, as this has less numbers and font types on the dial, and the subdials vs the whole circumference of the watch looks to have better proportions. even though it's significantly sportier and therefore less versatile.

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Just briefly, on Friday I went to Breguet and Jaeger. The later was very very exiting, as the Manager was equally enthusiastic, and finally we were digging deeper and deeper into haute horology. I've never seen such unbelievable complications, namely the spherotourbillon, duométre quantiem lunaire, the new geophysics, etc. Oops, this is the Breguet forum anyway.
So the Breguet 3800 looked perfect, but the chronograph buttons were so difficult to operate, that I lost a part of my enthusiasm. I knew, this is not a colomn wheel chronograph, but I was a bit suprised, in a bad way. Nothing has been decided yet, but I've found a Friend, namely Kristjan, thank you!!!
Csaba

Budapest next!

Looking forward to it! ;-)

We tend to go around twice a year - close, pleasant, great food, nice people, and we always have a wonderful time.

The advantage with our daughter now is that we have been so often that we do not feel we have left anything out, even if she doesn't feel like more than the playground

Just let me know when you're comming. Maybe before Christmas?

Actually the little one was truly disappointed with Prague some weeks ago, as there were no slides or swings downtown. The fine architecture was nowhere near enough to compensate

What she also thoroughly enjoyed were the street musicians in Budapest - you get passable classical music everywhere and she gets completely mesmerized by it.

We still haven't decided what to do towards the end of December but who knows - will definitely keep you posted!

That's classy, really, even the smallest babys can try simple instruments in several "workshops"

We were told of a special Hungarian method of teaching children music some years back and I am sure she would enjoy it - will need to check MüPa out next time we're there.

Funny thing, she still falls asleep best to a lullaby in Hungarian that we were taught by a nice lady in Vienna

From Breguet to Kodály, that's an interesting topic. We were not very keen on the method at school, but that's perfect to teach music to masses, except for those who have perfect pitch. I've got a friend who collects lullabies, I shall consult with him.

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I bought it because it is classic and has no unneeded text or a date on the dial.  It was a great watch that was unfortunately stolen a while back.  Great watch and now some years later I may get another, but perhaps the anniversary model with the black bezel. I bought the 3800 after much research including use of this site (pre-pro). Chose it over the Blancpain Leman Chrono, Speedmaster, and Navitimer.  Would make the same choice today.  Also back in the day 8ohms wrote some posts stating that as a watch mechanic he liked the movement, etc. and that weighed on my decision.

only drawbacks - standard strap with delpoyant is too narrow at the clasp.  makes it seem a bit dainty.  Also the watch is top-heavy and so can slide to one side of the wrist. thus I wish it had a wider strap for more stability. Also, the minute counter scale is a bit strange, but that is not a big deal.   

I got a lot of compliments when I had it.

The other is more advanced and that is cool, but the original (in the modern era) is pure class. And as they always say - see them both in the metal, try them on, and choose the one that sings to you.  You have my opinion, but decide for yourself!

Best, Jeff

This is the same with me, the Aéronavale looks best in the flash! Even though I've never seen the anniversary model in the real, hope that also sports the same 39mm size. I'll talk to my AD today, anyway ;-)

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I can remember the articles of 8Ohms! And its true! The movement is a classic and very special! I never had any issues with the push buttons.
The 2 min. counterscale I did not like in particular too. But it looks fantastic! And actually I use it very very rarly ;-)
The strap I exchanges with a tailor made strap 21 to 20mm with a normal Panerai-kind-of clasp, which suits the watch very well.
For me, after all these years, still one of the nicest chronographs ever built !!

That's always something invaluable amount of a help. I've finally went for the 3800 leather strap.
Thank you all for your precious (literally) help!

Csaba