The biggest talking point of theses watches was for sure the choice of the date: What is your take on this? Do you think a date is necessary for a aviation watch or chronograph? Where do you prefere the date window? Let us know in the comment section down below 👇
This is my favorite pilot watch! I wear it daily, instead of my Rolex GMT’s, which now sit in their boxes on my shelves. And… I am a 25 year combat pilot veteran and current commercial pilot with a major airline. Thank you Breguet for designing a wonderful homage to traditional pilot watches with the movement, precision, and utility to meet modern expectations. My military version is fantastic! You nailed it!
Dear Mark, thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. What a wonderful story! I wish you all the best on your further journey and always save flights 🙏
Indeed a beauty, for sure a timepiece which speaks to watch lovers with an admiration for vintage watches. Regarding the case, always funny to see that some people find 42m huge, while others (including me) find it the ideal size for my wrist :)
I love and own Breguet (high end gold dress) but even I can see that these re-issues are ill-found, with a limited market. That said, maybe they're limiting production to serve that limited market. Pilots themselves no longer NEED such watches. All information is in the aircraft's instrument array. These days, chronographs are wrist 'statements' and just which version is selected in 99% based on price, ego, and availability. For most buyers for whom such a watch is an everyday user, 40mm is the sweet spot. 42mm is just too big, verging on vulgar. These new type XX are too expensive (Daytona priced) and will drop 40% on exiting the store. An earlier Type XX is a better buy in the used market. There are better ways to go: 1. Buy a Daytona if funds run. Better retained value and the right size. 2. Buy a used Longines if you have less money. Does it all, and looks similar. 3. If funds are really limited, buy a quartz Citizen lookalike. Does it all, looks similar, costs peanuts. Question. Are sports Breguet watches made by Breguet, or in the Tissot manufacture?
Many themed watches, like diving or pilot models, aren't always used for their intended purposes. For example, many own a 100m water-resistant watch but never swim with it, or a chronograph but never use the stopwatch. It’s not just about functionality-it's the experience. Just like owning a 200 HP car with features you may never use, it’s about enjoying the piece, not making a statement or thinking of resale value. If you want a Daytona, expect a 5-10 year wait. And buying a used one could risk losing value. Comparing Longines and Citizen is like comparing a BMW to a Maybach-they’re in different leagues. P.S. Tissot has never manufactured Breguet watches - that’s a misconception.
The biggest talking point of theses watches was for sure the choice of the date: What is your take on this? Do you think a date is necessary for a aviation watch or chronograph? Where do you prefere the date window? Let us know in the comment section down below 👇
This is my favorite pilot watch! I wear it daily, instead of my Rolex GMT’s, which now sit in their boxes on my shelves. And… I am a 25 year combat pilot veteran and current commercial pilot with a major airline. Thank you Breguet for designing a wonderful homage to traditional pilot watches with the movement, precision, and utility to meet modern expectations. My military version is fantastic! You nailed it!
Dear Mark, thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. What a wonderful story! I wish you all the best on your further journey and always save flights 🙏
Great timepieces! LOVE the fact that the case size is now 42mm. Solid decision there!
Indeed a beauty, for sure a timepiece which speaks to watch lovers with an admiration for vintage watches. Regarding the case, always funny to see that some people find 42m huge, while others (including me) find it the ideal size for my wrist :)
I love and own Breguet (high end gold dress) but even I can see that these re-issues are ill-found, with a limited market. That said, maybe they're limiting production to serve that limited market. Pilots themselves no longer NEED such watches. All information is in the aircraft's instrument array. These days, chronographs are wrist 'statements' and just which version is selected in 99% based on price, ego, and availability. For most buyers for whom such a watch is an everyday user, 40mm is the sweet spot. 42mm is just too big, verging on vulgar. These new type XX are too expensive (Daytona priced) and will drop 40% on exiting the store. An earlier Type XX is a better buy in the used market.
There are better ways to go:
1. Buy a Daytona if funds run. Better retained value and the right size.
2. Buy a used Longines if you have less money. Does it all, and looks similar.
3. If funds are really limited, buy a quartz Citizen lookalike. Does it all, looks similar, costs peanuts.
Question. Are sports Breguet watches made by Breguet, or in the Tissot manufacture?
Many themed watches, like diving or pilot models, aren't always used for their intended purposes. For example, many own a 100m water-resistant watch but never swim with it, or a chronograph but never use the stopwatch.
It’s not just about functionality-it's the experience. Just like owning a 200 HP car with features you may never use, it’s about enjoying the piece, not making a statement or thinking of resale value.
If you want a Daytona, expect a 5-10 year wait. And buying a used one could risk losing value.
Comparing Longines and Citizen is like comparing a BMW to a Maybach-they’re in different leagues.
P.S. Tissot has never manufactured Breguet watches - that’s a misconception.
So many mistakes are made with these watches I don’t even know who would want to keep this collection.
Which ones for example?
I love them, dont mind the date window, lots of brands cut off numerals