A quick view on the new Breguet Type XXI Flyback Chronograph 3815 Ti.
amanico
Here is the new Type XXI from Breguet, in titanium, with two different dials, each of them limited to 250 pieces.
The Orange:
The movement is nicely decorated, but seems a bit too lost in such a case. A solid case back would have been a better option, probably.
And the famous Type XX CEV 1:
The Green:
The Orange:
Here, you have a 42 mm case, in titanium, which is 42 mm big, and 15, 2 mm high. While I love the choice of titanium for that kind of watch which is a light material, very pleasant to wear, I am more circumspect about the thickness, first, and also about the size, which, per se is not too big, but when you compare it to the movement size, you may rightly think it is too small for such a watch.
The evidence? Look at the location of the sub dials ( small seconds and hours ). They are very ( too? ) centered.
Another evidence? The picture of the case back:
The movement is nicely decorated, but seems a bit too lost in such a case. A solid case back would have been a better option, probably.
But this is something we already noticed with the former versions of the Type XXI.
Some more thoughts about the dials, now. According to Breguet, they wanted to play the sporty card with such colors. Vivid, they are, in green and in orange. You will appreciate the circular finishings of the sub dials, a detail we also have in the Type XX, and the bigger hour counter, which is in the DNA of the Type XX, even if traditionally, the Type XX had an oversized minute counter.
Here, for the comparison, a photo of my beloved Type XX Salmon:
And the famous Type XX CEV 1:
To be complete, I regret the presence of the date, as often... The dial would have been purer without, in my very biased opinion. I like the design of the turning bezel, which goes with the dial very well.
The movement is the Cal 582 Q/A, with silicon escapement and balance spring offering a power reserve of 48 hours. It offers the following functions: Central Seconds and Minutes fly back chronograph, small seconds, 24 hours chronograph, and the date. It is, as you could notice, an automatic movement.
Is this a watch for us, Type XX lovers? I am not sure of that. We are waiting for a no date Type XX, with a smaller case around 39 / 40 mm, a manual winding movement. So this one doesn't qualify, at least for us.
But for a younger audience, these Type XXI may have their fans.
What do you think?
Best,
Nicolas
Comments:
shortys home June 17th, 2021-10:11
I like the green version better than the orange… … and I am not arguing the size of movement/case and the date. I however think that the numerals are slightly too big with the latest Type XXI versions, with these two the signature should have been split up with Breguet being in the top half and Retour e...
amanico June 17th, 2021-10:15
Yes, you are right, these two have to be seen in the real life, for sure. Let's hope Breguet is preparing something for us, too!
Mach June 17th, 2021-12:03
And all along, I thought these were your photos!😜 I’m also a fan of the green.
hoseachandra June 17th, 2021-10:34
I agree that it is too big and thick. Can't wait for the smaller XX with 38-39 mm Manual winding or auto no problem for me. And if possible the water resistant can achieve 100 mtr.
amanico June 17th, 2021-12:11
These two are water resistant to 100 meters, I should have specified that point.
hoseachandra June 18th, 2021-00:11
Great. It seems that the crown ia screwed down too. Hopefully it will be carried over to the smaller models.
amanico June 18th, 2021-08:04
My Type XX Salmon from 2004 is also water resistant to 100 meters.
jlux June 17th, 2021-12:10
Definitely not for me. I also do see the small movement/large case issue in the placement of the sub-dials. I am still waiting for a regular version close to the 2019 Only Watch Type XX.
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