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Breguet

Type XX Chronographe 2075

2075BH/99/39838.3mmmanual$43,500 list priceAnnounced June 2025

A 38.3mm, no-date Type XX flyback chronograph in Breguet's own 18k gold alloy, made for the brand's 250th anniversary and based on the proportions of 1950s civilian Type XX watches. The black version has a 'big eye' 15-minute counter and the hand-wound, hand-engraved 5 Hz calibre 7279.

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Creator Consensus

Very positive

4 reviews: 4 positive, 0 mixed, 0 negative. 4 of 4 recommend it.

Every reviewer praises the smaller case's proportions, and all speak well of the design, dial and movement. Most single out the dateless dial, the hand-engraved movement and the faithful return to the Type XX's roots. The main reservation, raised by a couple of reviewers, is how steep the precious-metal versions are.

Most praised

Downsized case hits the ideal proportions4 of 4
- aBlogtoWatch Thinks the case size will appeal to many people.a case size that many people will appreciateRead it in context
- Monochrome Considers this the case the fourth-generation Type XX should have had.the case we’ve been waiting for the fourth-generation Type XXRead it in context
- Time+Tide Considers the 38.3mm diameter exactly the modern sweet spot for a mid-size sports watch.precisely the modern sweet spot for a mid-size sports watchRead it in context
- Time+Tide Lists the smaller case among the features that appeal most.The smaller 38mm case, the attractive hue of Breguet goldRead it in context
- Wrist Enthusiast Feels the diameter and thickness hit the mark.this case just hits the markWatch from 1:54
Removal of the date window improves the dial3 of 4
- Monochrome Welcomes the removal of the date window, which felt unnecessary on earlier models.both eliminate the date window on the dialRead it in context
- Time+Tide Welcomes the removal of the contentious 4:30 date window.highly contentious 4:30-positioned date window. Well, that will no longer be an issueRead it in context
- Wrist Enthusiast Says removing the date lets the dial breathe and restores symmetry.Removing the date changes everything. It lets the dial breatheWatch from 3:48
Hand-engraved movement is a standout3 of 4
- aBlogtoWatch Finds the mix of modern technology and traditional hand-engraving fascinating.is a fascinating combination of modern and traditional elementsRead it in context
- Time+Tide Admires the gilded, hand-engraved movement.Gilded in Breguet gold and beautifully hand-engravedRead it in context
- Time+Tide Calls the hand-engraved movements stunning.the stunning hand-engraved movements all speak to meRead it in context
- Wrist Enthusiast Praises the transatlantic-flight engraving on the movement bridge.It's fairly subtle but incredibly well done.Watch from 5:15
Faithful, considered return to Type XX roots3 of 4
- Monochrome Feels it is the modern Type XX awaited for years.it feels like the modern Type XX I’ve been waiting for yearsRead it in context
- Time+Tide Feels every design choice has a purposeful historical tie, such as the aluminium dial honouring Louis Breguet.Nothing, however, is random with these.Read it in context
- Wrist Enthusiast Sees it as a careful return to form rather than mere vintage inspiration.It's not just a vintage inspired piece. It's a carefulWatch from 0:00
Compact, comfortable and balanced on the wrist2 of 4
- Monochrome Describes the watch as compact, comfortable and fantastic to wear.Compact, retro-styled, comfortable, short… Fantastic to wear.Read it in context
- Monochrome Repeats in the conclusion that the black model wears beautifully.It looks fantastic and wears beautifully, it’s compact, quite thinRead it in context
- Wrist Enthusiast Says the size changes how the watch wears for the better.It transforms how the watch wearsWatch from 1:54
- Wrist Enthusiast Feels more balanced on the wrist than earlier modern Type XX models.feels a little bit more balanced than its modern predecessorsWatch from 2:24
Clean, restrained design without overstatement2 of 4
- Monochrome Finds the dial very clean with minimal branding.It’s super clean, and only the applied Breguet logo is thereRead it in context
- Wrist Enthusiast Describes the watch as pared down and well balanced.paired down, beautifully balancedWatch from 0:27
- Wrist Enthusiast Praises the restraint of not adding a date, upsizing or overdesigning.That kind of decision-making shows confidence. It shows restraint.Watch from 7:40

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Ambitious, accomplished modern calibre2 of 4
- aBlogtoWatch Considers the movement great overall.The Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075 has a great movementRead it in context
- aBlogtoWatch Feels Breguet made an all-out effort with the new calibre.Breguet really went all out with creating a new movementRead it in context
- Monochrome Calls the calibre a fine modern movement.It’s a fine modern movement, with a high-beat 5hz frequencyRead it in context
Manual winding enables a slimmer case2 of 4
- Monochrome Sees the switch to hand-winding and slimmer proportions as exactly what was wanted.Exactly what I wanted to see from day one.Read it in context
- Time+Tide Credits the manual-wind calibre for the thinner case.The thinner case can be attributed to the manually wound variantRead it in context
Black version captures the classic Type XX look2 of 4
- Monochrome Considers the black version predictable but exactly right in its classic look.It’s predictable, but it looks exactly like it should.Read it in context
- Monochrome Appreciates that the black model is the classic Type XX look with the big-eye layout.Because it’s the classic look of a Type XX…Read it in context
- Time+Tide Feels the black dial is true to the Type XX character.the black feels very Type XXRead it in context
Breguet gold hue is attractive and modern2 of 4
- Time+Tide Finds the Breguet gold hue attractive.the attractive hue of Breguet goldRead it in context
- Wrist Enthusiast Feels the Breguet gold colour avoids the dated look yellow gold can have.Briget has managed to avoid that with their Brigade gold colorWatch from 2:24
Excellent legibility of numerals and track2 of 4
- aBlogtoWatch Says the unusual gold-and-silver mix works well, and legibility is excellent.it actually works quite well, and legibility is excellentRead it in context
- Wrist Enthusiast Finds the numerals and track legible and well proportioned.It's legible, functional, and extremely well proportioned.Watch from 3:48
Dials are balanced and symmetrical2 of 4
- aBlogtoWatch Finds the dial's beauty and symmetry captivating.I am really captivated by the beauty and symmetryRead it in context
- Time+Tide Praises the dials as well balanced, with distinct personalities.the well-balanced, dateless dials and their distinct expressionsRead it in context
Fresh, handsome take on the pilot's watch1 of 4
- aBlogtoWatch Regards the Type XX platform as the peak of attractive aviator watches.the pinnacle of pretty aviator watchesRead it in context
- aBlogtoWatch Feels it brings a fresh look and feel to Breguet pilot watches.explores a new look and feel for what a Breguet pilot watch can beRead it in context
Flyback function is genuinely useful1 of 4
- Wrist Enthusiast Always happy to see a flyback, useful for timing back-to-back events.which is something I always like to see in a chronographWatch from 4:47

Most criticised

Precious-metal pricing is steep2 of 4
- Monochrome Notes the price is more than double that of the 42mm steel models.That’s more than double the price of the 42mm steel models.Read it in context
- Monochrome Asks Breguet for a non-precious version at a more reasonable price.make a non-precious metal version, with a less decorated movement insideRead it in context
- Time+Tide Finds the price well beyond a personal budget.the US$40,000+ price tag grounds my budget aeroplane quicklyRead it in context
- Time+Tide Sees the aspirational pricing as putting it against stiff competition.positioning its 38mm Type XX Chronographes very aspirationally, stacking them against stiff competitionRead it in context

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By aspect

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How reviewers judged each aspect; one square per reviewer who discussed it
Design		Praised
Dial		Praised
Case & proportions		Praised
Movement		Praised
Wearability		Praised
Originality		Praised
Bracelet & strap		Praised
Finishing & build		Praised
Value		Criticised
Functionality		Few mentions
Versatility		Few mentions

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The reviews

4 counted, 1 more for context

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aBlogtoWatch

Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075 Hands-On: A Carefully Decorated Haute Aviator Chronograph Watch

ArticleHands-on reviewFeb 2026Ariel Adams

Very positiveRecommends, with caveats

The reviewer sees the Type XX 2075 as a very attractive, pretty high-end pilot chronograph with a great new movement and an appealing modest case size. The silver-and-gold dial is their favourite, though they note it may not suit everyone.

Suits: Those wanting an elegant, refined high-end pilot chronograph in a modest size

What the review says, point by point

Designpositive: Regards the Type XX platform as the peak of attractive aviator watches.
Feels it brings a fresh look and feel to Breguet pilot watches.
Acknowledges the gold-and-silver version may not appeal to all buyers.
Dialpositive: Finds the dial's beauty and symmetry captivating.
Likes the blend of elegance and instrument-style design.
Says the unusual gold-and-silver mix works well, and legibility is excellent.
Expects the black dial to have broader appeal but finds the silver dial most interesting.
Case & proportionspositive: Admires the thin, elegant GMT bezel and its attractive font.
Thinks the case size will appeal to many people.
Wearabilitypositive: The large face and slim bezel make the modest case wear boldly rather than small.
Movementpositive: Considers the movement great overall.
Finds the mix of modern technology and traditional hand-engraving fascinating.
Feels Breguet made an all-out effort with the new calibre.

Read on ablogtowatch.com

Monochrome

Up Close and Personal with the 38mm Breguet Type XX Chronograph 2075

ArticleHands-on reviewJun 2025Brice Goulard

Very positiveRecommends, with caveats

An openly enthusiastic Type XX fan calls the black 38mm 2075 a winner: compact, thin, dateless, hand-wound and faithful to historical proportions. The main reservation is the high gold-only price, and the reviewer hopes for a cheaper non-precious version.

Suits: Type XX enthusiasts wanting vintage proportions and a hand-wound movement

What the review says, point by point

Case & proportionspositive: Feels the 13.2mm case looks even thinner on the wrist than its figure suggests.
Considers this the case the fourth-generation Type XX should have had.
Wearabilitypositive: Describes the watch as compact, comfortable and fantastic to wear.
Repeats in the conclusion that the black model wears beautifully.
Dialpositive: Finds the dial very clean with minimal branding.
Finds the 15-minute counter odd but part of the model's charm.
Notes the black dial appears almost dark brown against the gold case.
Welcomes the removal of the date window, which felt unnecessary on earlier models.
Designpositive: Considers the black version predictable but exactly right in its classic look.
Also finds the silver edition good-looking, though prefers the black.
Movementpositive: Calls the calibre a fine modern movement.
Sees the switch to hand-winding and slimmer proportions as exactly what was wanted.
Originalitypositive: Appreciates that the black model is the classic Type XX look with the big-eye layout.
Feels it is the modern Type XX awaited for years.
Valuenegative: Notes the price is more than double that of the 42mm steel models.
Asks Breguet for a non-precious version at a more reasonable price.
Compared with: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch: Same 13.2mm thickness, but the Breguet looks even thinner on wrist.
Breguet Type XX 42mm automatic (2023): Smaller, slimmer, dateless and hand-wound, but more than double the price.

Read on monochrome-watches.com

Time+Tide

The new 38mm, no date Breguet Type XX Chronographs are a purist collector’s dream

ArticleHands-on reviewJun 2025Zach Blass

PositiveRecommends, with caveats

The reviewer loves the 38mm, no-date gold Type XX for its smaller case, warm Breguet gold, balanced dateless dials and hand-engraved manual movement. The US$40,000+ price, which puts it against stiff competition, is the main reservation.

Suits: Purist collectors and Breguet devotees wanting a smaller, dateless Type XX

What the review says, point by point

Case & proportionspositive: Considers the 38.3mm diameter exactly the modern sweet spot for a mid-size sports watch.
Points out that water resistance was halved to 50m with the downsizing.
Lists the smaller case among the features that appeal most.
Designpositive: Finds the Breguet gold hue attractive.
Describes the alloy as a warm tone resembling aged yellow gold rather than rose gold.
Dialpositive: Welcomes the removal of the contentious 4:30 date window.
Feels the black dial is true to the Type XX character.
Praises the dials as well balanced, with distinct personalities.
Bracelet & strappositive: Likes the subtly tropical-looking gradient black strap and its case-matching gold stitching.
Notes that the screwed buckle bar must be removed before moving the buckle to another strap.
Movementpositive: Sees the rotor-free movement as more faithful to the original and offering a clearer view.
Credits the manual-wind calibre for the thinner case.
Finishing & buildpositive: Admires the gilded, hand-engraved movement.
Calls the hand-engraved movements stunning.
Originalitypositive: Feels every design choice has a purposeful historical tie, such as the aluminium dial honouring Louis Breguet.
Valuenegative: Finds the price well beyond a personal budget.
Sees the aspirational pricing as putting it against stiff competition.
Hopes Breguet will offer more approachably priced products.
Compared with: Breguet Type XX Chronographe 42mm (2023): The new 38mm, dateless, thinner case resolves the size and date complaints.

Read on timeandtidewatches.com

Wrist Enthusiast

No Date. Smaller Case. Breguet Listened with the Type XX 2075

Video, 8 minHands-on reviewJun 2025

Very positiveRecommends

Sees the 2075 as Breguet listening to collectors: a smaller, date-free, faithful revival of a 1955 gold chronograph with a balanced case, a legible and refined dial, a smooth 5 Hz flyback movement, and a restrained, confident design.

Suits: Those who liked the Type XX but wanted something smaller

What they said, point by point

Case & proportionspositive: Feels the diameter and thickness hit the mark. 1:54
Finds the pushers simple but well proportioned. 2:53
Wearabilitypositive: Says the size changes how the watch wears for the better. 1:54
Feels more balanced on the wrist than earlier modern Type XX models. 2:24
Dialpositive: Likes the deep black tone and sheen of the anodized aluminium dial. 3:20
Finds the numerals and track legible and well proportioned. 3:48
Says removing the date lets the dial breathe and restores symmetry. 3:48
Notes it still feels refined despite abundant lume. 4:18
Designpositive: Feels the Breguet gold colour avoids the dated look yellow gold can have. 2:24
Describes the watch as pared down and well balanced. 0:27
Finishing & buildpositive: Considers the case finishing understated but considered. 2:24
Praises the transatlantic-flight engraving on the movement bridge. 5:15
Movementpositive: Sees the 5 Hz beat as giving a smoother sweep and more precise timing. 4:18
Functionalitypositive: Always happy to see a flyback, useful for timing back-to-back events. 4:47
Bracelet & strappositive: Finds the padded calfskin strap very comfortable. 5:15
Unsure why the buckle needs quick release, though finds it a cool feature. 5:15
Originalitypositive: Sees it as a careful return to form rather than mere vintage inspiration. 0:00
Praises the restraint of not adding a date, upsizing or overdesigning. 7:40
Versatilitypositive: Feels the black dial is sportier and perhaps more versatile than the silver. 6:13
Compared with: Breguet Type XX ref. 1780 (1955): The 2075 is an almost exact modern image of the 1955 original.

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ReuelMag

Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075 Review | A Luxury Pilot’s Watch Rooted in Aviation History

Video, 9 minNewsJun 2025

Positive

A podcast-style narration of brand source material. It admires how the Type XX 2075 blends historical accuracy with modern execution and ties Breguet's aviation heritage into the dial material and movement engraving, with little critical evaluation.

Suits: Enthusiasts of luxury pilot watches, vintage military timepieces or Breguet heritage

Not a review of the watch in hand (news, a guide or a reaction), so it isn't counted.

Low-confidence reading: Scripted narration explicitly based on 'source material' with no sign of handling. Mostly spec and history recitation, with only light evaluative remarks.

What they said, point by point

Designpositive: Sees a pleasing blend of period accuracy and modern execution compared with the 1955 template. 2:23
Dialpositive: Calls the black anodized aluminium dial striking and a meaningful nod to aircraft construction. 3:21
Notes the silver version's tachymeter may read as racing-like today but is historically accurate. 4:47
Case & proportionspositive: Sees the 38.3mm case size as practical as well as period-correct. 2:53
Movementpositive: Admires the Paris–New York flight engraving on the movement as a miniature artwork. 6:14
Regards the 60-hour power reserve as solid and reliable. 6:41
Originalitypositive: Considers the watch an authentic heir to the military Type 20 rather than just a luxury item. 7:09

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Specifications

Reference: 2075BH/99/398
Case: 38.3mm, 18k Breguet gold
Thickness: 13.2mm
Movement: Breguet calibre 7279 (5 Hz column-wheel flyback chronograph, silicon hairspring) (manual)
Power reserve: 60 hours
Water resistance: 50m
Crystal: box-shaped sapphire with AR coating; sapphire display caseback
Bracelet or strap: gradient black calfskin strap with 18k Breguet gold pin buckle; 19mm lug width
Announced: June 2025
List price (US): $43,500US launch price $43,500 for the black-dial regular-production 2075BH/99/398 (Time+Tide, June 2025)

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