BREGUET | TYPE XXA STAINLESS STEEL FLY-BACK MILITARY ISSUED CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1955

Dial: black Calibre: manual winding Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back, multiple engravings Case number:  8082 Closure: brown unsigned calf strap and stainless steel buckle  Size: 38  mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement

MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing and the flyback chronograph working as well. CASE: in very attractive condition retaining well-defined lugs and nice proportions. The edges and the milling to the bezel are still sharp and there are only minor signs of possible polishing and minor surface wear visible with the naked eye. DIAL: in very good condition with lumes reacting consistently to UV light and fading quickly and completely after exposure. There are fine surface scratches in the seconds subdial and around 7 o'clock, as well as minor spots visible when closely examining the dial. While the luminescence is reacting consistently, there are a few more darker spots on the 2 o'clock index. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"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."

The French Ministry of Defense used the project code Type XX when designing a watch with military specifications. It was around the mid 1950’s that the French Ministry presented these specifications to various watch manufactures. Perhaps one of these most important features was the watch had to be fitted with a fly back chronograph. The case back of the present watch is engraved with Breguet, Type 20, 5101/54 and then further engraved with FG which stands for “Fin de Garantie”: end of guarantee in French and a date. These engravings applied by a watchmaker indicated when the watch had to be serviced next. The case of the present watch has various dates up until 9.1.81.

This Military chronograph Type XX is further retained in very attractive and original condition.