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| Watch ID: | 24052-3955 |
| Brand: | Breguet |
| Model: | Type XX Chronograph |
| Model Number: | 5101/54 |
| Type: | Mens vintage watch |
| Circa: | 1954 |
| Movement: | Manual |
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Function: | Chronograph |
| Shape: | Round |
| Size: | 38mm |
| Condition: | Excellent |
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| Price: | $38,500.00 |
| Status: | SOLD |
This is a unicorn of a watch. This is a French Military Issued Breguet Type XX chronograph. In 1954, Breguet was commissioned to produce 2000 Type 20 watches, and the casebacks were engraved “Breguet, Type 20, 5101/54” for the contract number and year. This specific watch was issued in 1954 to the French Air Ministry and has been authenticated by the Breguet Museum via email. Stamped all around the case back is “FG and a date”. FG is an abbreviation for Fin de Garantie, which means “end of guarantee” and the date indicating when to bring the watch back for service. This particular watch was serviced by the military watchmakers between 1961-1982. We believe this watch to be unpolished as the case is very sharp with well defined bevels on the lugs. All the Breguet Type 20 military watches had blank dials (the name Breguet is no where to be seen) as it was a part of the Military’s requirement to ensure optimal legibility. The all original dial has nice patina and large Arabic numerals. The hands have a nice creamy patina that match the patina on the dial. Inside the case is a manual winding Valjoux caliber 222R flyback chronograph movement. Considering this watch spent many decades in the Military, it’s astonishing the current condition and is a testament to the solid construction and quality of Breguet.
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