BREGUET – Type 20 Only Watch 2019

BREGUET – Type 20 “Revival” PILOT Chronograph Only Watch 2019

Type XX Only Watch 2019

This year once again, Breguet joins Only Watch, the major international charity project sponsored by the Monegasque Association against Muscular dystrophy. This biannual event has been held since 2005 and has benefited from the support of Breguet and the high patronage of HRH Prince Albert II since the very beginning. An exceptional auction sale conducted by Christie’s will be taking place in Geneva for the benefit of medical research on muscular dystrophy on Saturday, November 9, 2019. 

In homage to both watchmaking and aviation, Breguet is reissuing a unique version of its Type 20 pilot chronograph from the fifties in a form that is very faithful to the original, both esthetically and mechanically.

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The dial of the watch is inspired by the very rare civilian and military models with a bronze-colored dial sold at the time. Its steel case preserves the historical diameter of 38.30 mm, the unique curved horns with lateral bevel, and the pear-shaped crown, typical of the first-generation military models delivered to the French Air Force and Naval Air Force.

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The Type 20 Only Watch 2019 is faithful not only visually to the watch that it is inspired from, but also in its movement: the Valjoux 235 13``` lignes, which is derived directly from the Valjoux 222 14 lignes used in the fifties.

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The movement blank of this manually wound, column-wheel chronograph was restored back to working order, so as to ensure the Type 20 Only Watch 2019 is endowed with the same proportions and functions. Tthis watch is, of course, equipped with the signature flyback “retour en vol” was used in military watches.

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This movement is, of course, fitted with the flyback function, without which it could never be a true Type 20 pilot chronograph.This Breguet Type 20 “Revival” is a unique piece for Only Watch 2019.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection  Type 20

Model: Type 20 Only Watch 2019

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Reference Number: 2055ST/Z5/398

CASE
Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 38.30mm
Thickness: 13.90mm
Pear-shaped crown
Water Resistance: 30 meters 
Case back: Engraved and black brushed steel and engraved with “Type 20 Only Watch 2019”
MOVEMENT
Caliber: Valjoux 235
Winding: Manually wound
Fly-back chronograph
Diameter: 13 lignes (27.07mm)
Frequency: 3 Hz (18,000 alt /h) 
Power Reserve: 45 hours
Jewels: 17 jewels
Pricing & Availability
DIAL
Color: Bronze colored
Indexes: Luminescent Arabic numerals
Lume: Yes
Functions
Chronograph:
    - Central chronograph hand
    - 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock
    - 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock
STRAP
Brown calfskin leather strap with steel pin buckle

Prices    Estimated at $35,000 - $50,000

Limitation: Exclusive – Unique Limited to Only 1-Pieces

WHERE CAN I SEE
THE ONLY WATCH COLLECTION
BEFORE THE AUCTION?

ONLY WATCH UNVEILS THE 50 UNIQUE WATCHES THAT WILL BE AUCTIONED FOR THE 8TH EDITION OF THE BIENNIAL CHARITY AUCTION TO BENEFIT RESEARCH ON DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and due to the initiative of Luc Pettavino, President of the Association Monégasque Contre les Myopathies, ONLY WATCH is proud to unveil today the names of the 52 watch brands participating in the 8th edition of the biennial charity auction benefitting research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, as well as the 50 lots that will be auctioned.

This exceptional and unparalleled project supports the battle against a devastating myopathy that affects 1 in 3000 male births on the planet by funding research.

It is expected, this year again, to become the most talked-about topic in the watchmaking industry.

“I am grateful to all the watchmaking groups and independent brands participating in this 2019 ONLY WATCH edition demonstrating dedication and heart through their creativity and craftmanship for this year’s auction which promises to be, once again, record-breaking”, says Luc Pettavino.

These 52 brands will offer sought-after rarities that can be accessed nowhere else. Unique pieces showcasing the best savoir-faire in the horology world in all of its diversity.

For the second time Christie’s is the auctioneer of choice on November 9 when the 50 one-of-a-kind timepieces will be auctioned at the Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues at 2 pm (UTC+1).

“Christie’s is looking forward working once more closely with the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies on their 8th edition of ONLY WATCH, under the guidance of Luc Pettavino. On behalf of Christie’s, I would like to extend my sincere Thank You to all involved in making this project a priority and to be present on 9 November in Geneva to compete for one – or more – of the 50 unique and specially made timepieces for ONLY WATCH”, commented Earl of Snowdon, Honorary Chairman Christie’s EMEA

Ahead of the auction, this unprecedented watch collection will be exhibited to the public from 25 September 2019 to 9 November 2019, in 10 different cities around the world. This world tour will be starting in Monaco, during (and on the site of) the Monaco Yacht Show.

• Monaco         25 to 28 September    at the Monaco Yacht show
• Dubai            1 to 3 October              at Christie’s in association with Seddiqi
• Paris              7 to 8 October             at Christie’s
• London         11 to 13 October          at Christie’s
• New York      16 to 17 October          at Christie’s
• Tokyo            22 to 23 October          at Christie’s
• Singapore     25 to 26 October          at Malmaison by the Hour Glass
• Hong Kong   28 to 29 October          at Christie’s
• Taipei            30 to 31 October          at Christie’s
• Geneva         7 to 9 November          at Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues

Since its creation in 2005, ONLY WATCH has raised over CHF40 million. Again, 100% of the proceeds achieved with the 8th edition of the charity auction will be directly invested in scientific and medical research on neuromuscular diseases in general and on Duchenne muscular dystrophy in particular. An achievement made possible by to the generous donation and participation of the 52 watch brands, the partners offering a variety of services and logistical support, the media offering substantial coverage and, of course, the auctioneer, Christie’s.

“With ONLY WATCH everyone creates beauty to do good, meaning in this case supporting the work of dozens of researchers around the world, financing studies, purchasing material, creating biotech companies in the chemistry and biology sector… to bring this science to the clinic and one day maybe to find a cure. We have done a lot already and are conscious that there is still much to be done and that this initiative needs, more than ever, help and support.” Luc Pettavino.
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