A quick view on the new Breguet Type XXI Flyback Chronograph 3815 Ti.
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
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 en vol in the lower half of the dial, just like ifraher already suggested in the other thread.
The bezel is perfect for this watch, as is the strap, again particularly on the green version, which I would like to see in the metal to get a better idea of the overall aesthetics and character.
And yes, a sub 40mm Type XX without Date as a successor to the Aeronavale and the Only Watch piece unique would be terrific!
Cheers
Henrik
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!
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.
Great. It seems that the crown ia screwed down too. Hopefully it will be carried over to the smaller models.
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.
I concur with the previous analysis... I like the orange however as a different take :)
They must have got the memo late
It's the dials that are supposed to be green 
A big miss in my view but hopefully they will rectify in due course. Makes me even happier I went for the airain reissue.
A big miss in my view but hopefully they will rectify in due course. Makes me even happier I went for the airain reissue.
I was hoping for a reissue of the Type XX.
I'm less of a fan of the Type XXI primarily because I like the look of the polished bezel on the Type XX and the omission of the date. For some reason the numeral colors seem too un-Breguet for me.
Me too, the product manager wouldn't let on too much and I was fishing to see if it would be similar to the 'Only Watch' version - we can but prey...;)
I like the Ref. 3817 more.
I’d like to see the 3817 in titanium. The lack of hour totalizer makes the new models less attractive. I’m ok with both bezel designs.
thanks for this post, because i made my decission and bought a 3800, that will arrive end of next week 😀😁 - regards Stephan
