• cal. 222 manual winding jewelled movement • black dial, luminescent Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 15-minute register • stainless steel case, bi-directional rotating bezel calibrated for 12 hours, screw down back • case numbered, dial and movement signed 

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing. The dial is in good condition. The case has very minor surface scratches as it seems like the watch has not been worn very often. The glass of the watch has two cracks at 6 and 12. Overall the watch is in good condition. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion. ***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to shipping.***
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Breguet started producing the 'Type XX' around 1954 and the model became the company's most sought after post-war aviator's wristwatch. The reference has a special flyback feature, so-called by the French Air Forces 'retour en vol', which enabled pilots to quickly reset and instantaneously restart the chronograph by means of one pusher.

There are three generations of the 'Type XX', the first of which was introduced in the 1950s and of which the present lot is an example; the second was introduced in the 1970s; the third version is currently available on the contemporary market and is known as 'Type XX Aeronaval.'

A special feature of this particular watch is that it is the version with a 15-minute chronograph subsidiary dial, instead of the usual 30-minute counter found on the more common Air Force models.