Reference Guide
Alfihar, a dedicated collector, shares the culmination of decades of research into the iconic Breguet Type XX Marine Nationale Aéronautique Navale. This extensive study, co-authored with Nicolas, offers an unprecedented look into the reference, including a census of 68 examples. Their work provides invaluable insights for both seasoned collectors and new enthusiasts seeking to understand this legendary military chronograph.
Dear Purists,
This iconic watch has been a long quest for me, involving a lot of reading, research and doubts....
One example finally found its way into my collection, thanks to or because of Amanico, who also found his...
To celebrate this event, Nicolas and I decided to pool and compile all the information we had gathered over decades of studying and researching this watch.
We also tried to understand it, determine its characteristics, and present all the information in our possession and a census of 68 example (up to date) in the form of a comprehensive study.
Given the volume of information, we are sharing it with you in the form of a booklet through an external link, as we have not found a technical solution for formatting it or updating it in the context of posts :
You will find at this linkIt ia PDF file with a summary / Adobe bookmark to help you to find the part you want to discover and read.
It is naturally intended to evolve, as new examples / informations are discovered or sent to us.
For this reason, certain entries are highlighted in yellow, as the figures are subject to slight changes depending on any new copies or informations that may be sent to us.
If anyone would like their “Breguet Type XX - Marine Nationale - Aéronautique Navale” watch to be included in this inventory, simply send us some good-quality photos (front with dial without too much glare, legible caseback, movement, watch on the wrist or displayed in a location of your choice) to : [Email address suppressed for privacy]
We will be happy to include it in this booklet when we update it.
We hope that what has so fascinated us has also captured your interest.
A huge huge thank you to everyone who helped us, especially Watchistry, Antoine de Macedo, 4C Watches, ...
A special thanks to Alex, known on Instagram as Watchoniste, a watch enthusiast and accomplished graphic designer, who is kindly working to create free of charge a new cover page for the next update of this booklet. Feel free to contact him ([Email address suppressed for privacy]) if you would like him to transform your favourite watch into a personalized graphic design.
Best regards
Nicolas and Olivier... The brothers in arms
Huge congratulations and a major thank you for educating us and giving us so much information. And, of course, huge congratulations also on your two personal examples: both are dream watches. Best, Emmanuel
Thank you so much. Indeed a superb job putting all the pieces together. The dedication and collective effort behind this project is indeed impressive. I love the XX series watches and the history behind them. Though I only own a modern XXI and I would never even dream of owning a first gen. XX, I still like to immerse myself into the long and arduous road that lies behind this series of watches. Thanks you, Denes
Two times the same watch but so different. This is the unparalleled charm of vintage. And for the work I'm speechless. I will need months to read it. 👍🏻
I read some sources on internet before bought my modern iteration, none of them is as detailed as yours. Thanks for sharing this great knowledge.
as well as an interest in this model that is several decades old... We hope you enjoy discovering the details of this legendary watch. Please feel free to share your comments and impressions with us after reading. Best Ø
If you put appart the section on the translation of the Breguet book on military models, the detailed inventory of each recovered item (to prevent future tampering hidden from future buyers)... and just look at sections 5 to 11... it's not that long ;-)
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