Breguet Transatlantique Type XX Ref. 3820
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1990-2000
Maker / issuer
BreguetThe Breguet Transatlantique Type XX, reference 3820, is an 18K white gold self-winding military-style wristwatch. The watch features a tonneau-shaped case with a water-resistant screwed case-back and a 60-minute graduated revolving bezel.
The dial is black, displaying suspended Arabic numerals and radial indexes. The chronograph functions include a fly-back mechanism with two round-shaped push-pieces, a 15-minute counter at 3 o'clock, and a 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at 6 o'clock, alongside a date aperture. The watch is powered by Caliber 5620/1, which contains 25 jewels. The auction description indicates the case is slightly scratched and recommends an overhaul of the movement.
The object is signed on the dial, case, and movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Fly-back chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Breguet
- Weight
- 132.4 grams
- Caliber
- 5620/1
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Reference
- 3820
- Dimensions
- 40 mm diameter
- Serial Number
- 44 205
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 0 123 873
- Maker / attribution
- Breguet
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a tonneau-shaped case crafted from 18K white gold, featuring a water-resistant construction with a screwed case-back. The case is measured at a diameter of 40 mm and the total weight is approximately 132.4 grams. The auction description notes that the case exhibits slight scratching consistent with previous wear. The black dial is configured with suspended Arabic numerals and radial indexes. Chronograph timing is tracked via a 15-minute subsidiary dial at the 3 o'clock position and a 12-hour subsidiary dial at the 6 o'clock position. A date of the month aperture is also located at the 6 o'clock position, while a subsidiary seconds dial is provided for continuous timekeeping. The hands are described as original.
- Visible features
- • Rotating bezel with 60-minute graduation • Subsidiary dial layout at 3 and 6 o'clock • Date aperture integrated into the 6 o'clock sub-dial • Case-back engraved with reference and individual serial number
- Movement and Functionality
- The movement is a self-winding fly-back chronograph identified as Caliber 5620/1, containing 25 jewels. This movement allows for the instantaneous resetting and restarting of the chronograph timing function via the push-pieces. The watch includes an 18K white gold Breguet deployant clasp. Although the watch case and movement are signed, the currently attached strap is marked 'Bell & Ross'.
- Provenance and Authenticity
- The watch is identified by reference number 3820 and case number 44 205. The movement is numbered 0 123 873. The manufacturer is stated as Breguet, with the origin attributed to Switzerland. The estimated production period is circa 1990-2000. The auction description provides a grading system for the watch, assigning a grade of AA. The case is graded as '3-8 Good' with slight scratches, while the movement is graded as '2* Very good' subject to the recommended service. The dial is rated as '2-01 Very good'.
Identification
- Reference
- 3820
- Serial number
- 44 205
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The watch is fitted with a strap signed 'Bell & Ross' rather than Breguet
- Research required: The movement condition is reported to require an overhaul