Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075 | Limited Edition, 250 Pieces (Unworn)

A 250th anniversary aviation chronograph in Breguet gold—this example is the limited edition of just 250 pieces, featuring the solid silver dial.

The Story

The Type XX Chronographe 2075 was created to mark Breguet’s 250th anniversary, an occasion that highlights a rare dual legacy: the birth of modern watchmaking and the dawn of aviation.

While Abraham-Louis Breguet defined the foundations of horology, his great-great-grandson, Louis Breguet, helped shape early flight. His aircraft, the Breguet 19, became the platform for one of aviation’s greatest milestones: the first non-stop Paris to New York flight in 1930, completed by Dieudonné Costes and Maurice Bellonte.

This watch directly channels that lineage, positioning itself not just as a commemorative piece, but as a continuation of Breguet’s role in both timekeeping and exploration.

Aviation Connection

The aviation story is not abstract. It’s physically embedded in the watch.

The sapphire caseback reveals a fully hand-engraved Breguet 19 aircraft in flight, complete with the transatlantic route taken during the 1930 mission. It’s a rare example of storytelling executed at the highest level of craftsmanship, connecting the wearer directly to a defining moment in aviation history.

Heritage & Design Influence

The 2075 draws its design from a 1955 civilian Type XX, one of the earliest expressions of Breguet’s pilot chronographs.

• 38.3mm case diameter, true to the original
• Bi-compax chronograph layout
• Clean, functional aesthetic rooted in mid-century aviation tools

This is not a reinterpretation that stretches the design, it’s a disciplined evolution that preserves the original proportions and intent.

Materials & Execution

Beyond form, the watch introduces materials that reinforce both heritage and innovation:

• Breguet gold case (a proprietary alloy with silver, copper, and palladium)
• Solid silver dial (stamped Ag925 between 7 and 8 o'clock) on this limited edition variant, faithful to early archive configurations
• Subtle aviation cues, including material choices inspired by early aircraft construction

The result is a watch that feels historically grounded while remaining distinctly modern in execution.

What Makes This Watch Special

The Type XX Chronographe 2075 stands out for how cohesively it brings together multiple layers of significance:

• A 250th anniversary release from one of watchmaking’s most important names
• A direct link to early aviation history, not just through design, but through materails, engraving, and narrative
• Limited production of just 250 pieces for this silver dial variant
• A rare balance of true vintage proportions and modern chronograph performance

Examples like this, unworn, complete, are unlikely to surface often.

Condition Report & Contents

This example is presented in unworn condition.

• The watch remains pristine throughout, with only a light hairline and small flea bite visible on the caseback from light handling
• Case, bezel, and clasp are otherwise prestine, retaining full factory finish
• Strap is unworn (aside from the picture I took for this listing)

It comes as a complete set, including:

• Outer box
• Inner box
• Breathtaking red leather presentation case (a piece of craftsmanship in its own right)
• Warranty card with nearly the full 5-year warranty remaining

A true collector-grade example.

Specifications

Brand: Breguet
Model: Type XX Chronographe 2075
Reference: 2075BH/G9/398
Edition: 250th Anniversary / Limited Production

Case

• 18K Breguet gold
• 38.3mm diameter
• 13.2mm thickness
• Sapphire display caseback with hand-engraved Breguet 19 aircraft
• Non-screw-down crown
• Water resistance: 5 BAR

Dial

• Solid Silver, hand-satinated finish
• Bi-compax layout
• Applied Breguet gold details
• Sword-shaped hands with green luminescence

Movement

• Calibre 7278 (manual winding)
• Flyback chronograph
• Small seconds at 9 o’clock
• 5 Hz frequency (36,000 vph)
• 60-hour power reserve
• Silicon balance spring
• 28 jewels / 257 components

Strap

• Calf leather strap, Sunburst blue
• 18K Breguet gold ardillon buckle
• 19mm lug width