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Breguet Type 20 Only Watch 2019

Marina Milojević | 07.02.19 | 02:52 AM

The eighth edition of the biennial charity auction of one-of-one timepieces, Only Watch, takes place on 9th of November 2019 in Geneva. No less than 99% of the proceeds of the sale of the auction pieces goes directly to research projects on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, an inherited disorder of progressive muscular weakness that primarily affects males, but, in rare cases, can also affect females. In previous 7 editions of the event, the finest brands in the watchmaking industry managed to collect no less than 40 million Swiss Francs. This year, the battle continues with no less than 50 participating brands.

Among the Only Watch supporters is the house of Breguet with its Type 20 Only Watch 2019. This unique model is actually a reissue of the Type 20 pilot flyback chronograph from the 1950’s. Like the rest of the modern day Type 20’s, the Type 20 Only Watch is inspired by the French Air Force military models that were produced according to the standards of the French Ministry of Defense, back in 1954. Type 20 military models are not to be confused with Type XX, which is a civilian range.

The piece unique for Only Watch 2019 is modeled after the vintage Type 20, which was a pilot watch equipped with a flyback chronograph. The function remained a core one, as it allowed for the chronograph function to be reset to zero by simply pressing the lower pushbutton, simplifying the operations a pilot has to perform while operating an aircraft. The unique piece features a small seconds display and a 30-minute counter, arranged on a vintage-styled khaki dial embraced by a bi-directional coin-edge bezel. The bezel features triangular markings for flight calculations.

The watch case, made of stainless steel, retains its historical proportions at 38.3mm in width. The large onion crown reinforces the vintage spirit of the watch, recalling an early Type 20 pilot watch. The simple, solid case-back is engraved with the words "Breguet Type 20 Only Watch 2019 Pièce Unique." Underneath the cover beats the mechanical manually wound movement Valjoux 235, which is derived directly from the Valjoux 222 used in the fifties. The movement is made of 183 components, it beats at a frequency of 3Hz, and provides around 45 hours of power reserve. The watch is water resistant to 30 meters.

Breguet Type 20 Only Watch 2019, reference /2055ST/Z5/398, is mounted on a brown calfskin leather strap. The estimated auction price is 35,000 - 50,000. For more information, please visit breguet.com or onlywatch.com.

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