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Disappointing
After trying on the Classic Souscription, I asked to try on the new Type XX Chronographe 2075.
The silver dial limited edition ref. 2075BH/G9/398 wasn't available, but I could handle the regular black dial ref. 2075BH/99/398 (I dedicated a thread to both variants here).
I thought I would like it very much, but was disappointed, despite the good 38.3 mm diameter. The execution is fine and I generally like these warm tones, but I think this watch just didn't feel right to me in rose gold. It's a pilot's watch, a tool watch, and rose gold with a dark dial feels just too dressy. The identity of the watch seems somehow distorted.
I guess I was also not very fond of the faceted lugs: they felt strange or clumsy rather than beautiful to me.
And the decoration of the main plate on the back felt a bit "cartoonish" or rather simply "decorative" in a not so positive way...
On photos, I liked this reference more than the limited edition with silver dial, but now I think I would like the limited edition better, because it is clearly conceived as a dress watch. That said, the faceted lugs and main plate decoration would probably still feel not completely convincing.
credit: wrist enthusiast
Thanks for reading.
Best, Emmanuel
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Disappointing
After trying on the Classic Souscription , I asked to try on the new Type XX Chronographe 2075 . The silver dial limited edition ref. 2075BH/G9/398 wasn't available, but I could handle the regular black dial ref. 2075BH/99/398 (I dedicated a thread to bot...
Interesting observations Emmanuel.
I hadn't noticed the lugs before. Now that you've drawn my eye to them I can't "unsee" them. Still a nice offering from Breguet and likely to be a commercial success. Thanks for sharing the pics and comments. M4
Thank you, M4.
Breguet really tried to do everything right with their latest releases, but unfortunately I was personally convinced neither by this Type XX nor by the Souscription. Best, Emmanuel
Nice review Emmanuel!
I could possibly live with those lugs and maybe grow to love them. The gold doesn’t work for me, especially with the white dial. I wonder if there was a blue dial in gold, would I be drawn to it. I do understand what your issue is with the engraved plate ...
I was unfortunately unable to see the silver dial limited edition.
How it would look with a blue dial is hard to tell for me. It could be attractive, but I think my overall feeling is that this "type" of watch (pun intended) isn't for me (even if it wore too big on my wrist, I felt much more attracted to the Souscription...
Thanks for this information, Emmanuel!
I will continue to wait for a steel version. It may never come, so I guess I may never get one. We’ll see…
Fingers crossed for you and for this steel version!
Let's wait and see. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for your comments and take on this Emmanuel
it does look good on you though. (To your liking or not) Enjoy!
Thank you, Lars.
All I can say is that something didn’t feel right for me… But I’m glad if from an other perspective, things seem differently. Best, Emmanuel
Interesting take on these two Breguet Type XX watches.
Of the two I have always much preferred the white dial limited edition as I just feel the dial is more balanced and I also like the engraved movement. But I really do think these watches really being tool watches would be much better if they came in stain...
I fully agree with you, Marc.
But I didn't have your clear-sight because I started by preferring the black version (and I was wrong)! Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for your impressions! 👍🏻🙏🏻
I understand exactly what you mean, without having seen the watch. I think I would feel exactly like that!
Thanks for these pictures, they confirm--
what Patrick said about the logo being raised--it's out of place here. A normal 'written' logo would be better. It throws the dial off, feels inauthentic. Seeing the movement in these pics... I am not 'wowed' by the 'golden island.' The movement reminds m...
Thank you for pointing the raised logo.
I wasn't focused on it, but it's indeed very likely part of what feels wrong with this design. As for the movement, I couldn't agree more. Best, Emmanuel
A reminder that we should try to handle these in-person whenever possible...
The faceted lugs remind me of those on the Patek 5575G, they might still appeal to you over time. But I dislike back too, to me it was made worse with this three-quarter plate. Sometimes, I am happy with such disappointment, else there will be too many pi...
Very true, discovering that a watch doesn't light any inner fire can feel like a relief!
Your comparison with the lugs of the PP 5575G is very relevant! Thank you. Best, Emmanuel
I don't like the bridge decoration at all...
...and though the diameter is great, they are too fat...at least on paper.
The "fat" problem was more evident with the Souscription.
But thickness might have been a "silent" element of what felt wrong to me with this watch. Best, Emmanuel
Yes, almost bronze looking.
But somehow, something didn't feel right on the wrist and, yes, the engraving on the back is too "decorative". Best, Emmanuel
I'm rooting for Breguet but so far none of the anniversary pieces have hit home for me
But there's still time! There are several more pieces coming. I was never a fan of the Type XX line. It reminded me too much of a typical Rolex-type sports watch. The GM of the NY 5th Avenue boutique gave me a hint about one of the upcoming pieces, and I'...