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Not exactly an aviation watch...

 

... but more a dress watch, this Type XX Transatlantique rose gold:



Got this one as a trade in on my AP ROO, and I actually thought about letting it go quickly, because in comparison to my Aeronavale watches it just did not seem right...



... but after wearing it for two days I now see it as what it is - a totally different watch that shares the same beautiful case, the movement and the functional bi-directional bezel with the Aeronavale, but also carries enough elements like the applied indexes, the gold hands, the matte grained white dial, building it's separate character.



As a matter of fact my iPhone does not manage to capture the real colour of the rose gold - something that warrants a new IOS version to be developed smile

And since I cannot show the real appearance, I will end with a shot that at least reveals some of the depth and character of this 3820:



Clearly, letting it go quickly does no longer appear to be the right thing to do ;-)

Cheers
Henrik

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You just open another Pandora's box...

 
By: amanico : August 3rd, 2016-13:56
Are you now starting to collect Type XX with date? You will fall on a huge problem: The Pt Salmon... Best, my friend. Nicolas

Man you have landed me in a big problem...

 
By: Horology75 : August 3rd, 2016-14:03
Now I have become a huge fan of Type XX. You\'ll see them rolling as you just saw the blue one...) Next One will be a pleasant surprise ...)

Fantastic!!

 
By: MCG (Markus) : August 3rd, 2016-15:29
Lots of (positive) character! Congrats! Enjoy!!

I like this Henrik!

 
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 3rd, 2016-17:36
the date is ok. The dial and rose gold is a perfect combo! Cheers Robin

Is any watch an 'aviation' watch?

 
By: Mostel : August 3rd, 2016-18:26
I suppose Big Pilots... 30 -50 years ago? I like a watch for the watch. I Love it.

Breguet

 
By: NautNut : August 3rd, 2016-19:50
Beautiful piece. Love the dial/strap/case combination. Wear in the best of health.

Absolutely Stunning!

 
By: JToddH : August 4th, 2016-04:58
This piece is bold, powerful and simultaneously elegant and refined. I love the depth and clarity of details on the dial. Well chosen! Congratulations!

Gorgeous pics of a gorgeous piece!

 
By: keks : August 19th, 2016-10:21
Love that strap as well, looks like same strap I managed to source for my salmon!

Sure...

 
By: shortys home : August 29th, 2016-09:16
... here are more pictures of this beauty ;-) Let me know what kind of additional thoughts you\'d like to hear about... Cheers Henrik ...  

Thanks!

 
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : August 29th, 2016-10:19
Now that you've had it for a while, how wearable do you find it? Where it is sitting on the sport/dress line? Any drawbacks or would you wholeheartedly recommend it? Will you keep it?

Hah ;-) a lot of questions...

 
By: shortys home : August 29th, 2016-11:01
... let me provide some answers: Wearability is like with any other Type XX, just comfortable, good size, a little top heavy in gold, since it has some considerable weight. I find it more on the casual side, especially with the orange/brown strap. The nic... 

That's very helpful, thanks again!

 
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : August 30th, 2016-19:04
I have an excellent watchmaker in NYC for Breguet and everything else (well, almost everything, FPJ goes back to FPJ), so I think a type XX or xxi would be no problem. Your take on wearability is very nice!