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Type XX . Reflective?
Hi,
I am deciding whether to purchase a Type XX. My only concern is its dome crystal.
How reflective is it? Is there any AR coating at all (on the underside perhaps?) It is annoying to look at in real-life?
I like the watch a lot, and except the movement which is not quite as refine as that in the BP Flyback or AP RO, its design is nice and I will have a choice of both strap and bracelet.
If the crystal of the XX is quite impractical, then I may have to look elsewhere, having to settle down for a BP Flyback even.
Many thanks for your help.
Born
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I am deciding whether to purchase a Type XX. My only concern is its dome crystal.
How reflective is it? Is there any AR coating at all (on the underside perhaps?) It is annoying to look at in real-life?
I like the watch a lot, and except the movement which is not quite as refine as that in the BP Flyback or AP RO, its design is nice and I will have a choice of both strap and bracelet.
If the crystal of the XX is quite impractical, then I may have to look elsewhere, having to settle down for a BP Flyback even.
Many thanks for your help.
Born
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it's not overly reflective IMHO
Hi Born,
The Type XX crystal is domed, and that alone keeps the reflections down somewhat. I'm not sure if it has any AR coating, but it's not bad as far as glare is concerned in my experience. I much prefer non-AR-coated crystals myself though as I really don't care for the look of an AR crystal after a few months with those blue/purple scratches in it.
By the way, I'd take the Breguet Cal. 582 over the Piguet 1185 any day and twice on Sunday. It's a wonderful workhorse of a chronograph movement with just enough refinement to suit an entry level Breguet and just enough quirkiness to give it some real character for a gearhead like myself. Your mileage may vary of course.
_john
The Type XX crystal is domed, and that alone keeps the reflections down somewhat. I'm not sure if it has any AR coating, but it's not bad as far as glare is concerned in my experience. I much prefer non-AR-coated crystals myself though as I really don't care for the look of an AR crystal after a few months with those blue/purple scratches in it.
By the way, I'd take the Breguet Cal. 582 over the Piguet 1185 any day and twice on Sunday. It's a wonderful workhorse of a chronograph movement with just enough refinement to suit an entry level Breguet and just enough quirkiness to give it some real character for a gearhead like myself. Your mileage may vary of course.
_john
Agreed!not oer reflecting...
Agreed!not oer reflecting at all.
Hi there,
would like to voice my support here on ei8htohms's
views.Type XX has been with me since my earlys days of collecting chronograph
watches.Cal 582q,from my experince with my watch,ican tell you basically it is a
tough and with high reliability watch.
It is a true robust and accurate chrono around with
afforable price and fetching a famous brand.Swatch group would very much rely on
this watch to welcome beginners into the world of Breguet.
I would support you to make a purchase of either
type XX or XXI to lead you to the world of chronograph and open the door for the
world of breguet,you will definately have no regret.would like to share with
you,
My type XX(my 1st breguet),
Regards,
kboonhaw
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