Breguet Type XX No. 5131
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970s
Maker / issuer
BreguetThis Breguet Type XX aviator wristwatch, identified by serial number 5131, was manufactured during the 1970s. The watch is constructed with a three-body stainless steel case featuring polished and brushed finishes, a screwed case-back, and a dust-protecting cap.
It measures 38 mm in diameter and 14 mm in thickness. The exterior includes lapidated lugs and a bi-directional revolving graduated bezel. Powering the watch is the Caliber 222 movement, which is rhodium-plated and contains 17 jewels. The movement features a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance with timing screws, a shock-absorber, an index regulator, and a self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance-spring.
The black dial presents painted white Arabic numerals, luminous baton hands, an outer minute and second division, and two subsidiary dials for the seconds and 15-minute register. The movement supports an instantaneous fly-back device and round button chronograph functionality.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Aviator chronograph
- Maker
- Breguet
- Movement
- Caliber 222
- Functions
- Chronograph with fly-back
- Dimensions
- 38 mm diameter, 14 mm thickness
- Escapement
- Straight line lever
- Jewel count
- 17
- Place recorded
- France
- Case construction
- Three-body stainless steel
- Maker / attribution
- Breguet
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a three-body stainless steel case finished with a combination of polished and brushed surfaces. It incorporates a screwed case-back, a dust-protecting cap, and lapidated lugs. A bi-directional revolving graduated bezel surrounds the crystal. The black dial features painted white Arabic numerals and an outer minute/second division. Time and chronographic data are displayed via luminous baton hands. Two subsidiary registers provide a 15-minute counter and a running seconds display.
- Visible features
- • Bi-directional rotating bezel with numerals • Three-button configuration including the crown and two pushers • Subsidiary dial located at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions • Luminous material present on numerals and hands
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description reports the watch as being in 'Good' condition overall, noting slight scratches on both the case and the dial. The movement is also described as 'Good' but is recommended for an overhaul. The dial is signed and the case is numbered 5131. The auction records indicate the watch was made during the 1970s. The hands are listed as original to the watch.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is powered by the rhodium-plated Caliber 222 movement, which features 17 jewels. Technical components include a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance equipped with timing screws. The movement is shock-protected and uses an index regulator with a self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance-spring. The watch includes a round button chronograph mechanism integrated with an instantaneous fly-back function, which allows for the rapid resetting and restarting of the chronograph sequence.
Identification
- Serial number
- 5131
- 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: Condition report notes slight scratches on case and dial
- Research required: Mechanical state requires an overhaul per the auction description