Breguet - Type XX - Chronograph - Aeronavale - 3800st

Watch Info:

Manufacturer: Breguet

Model: Type XX Aéronavale

Condition: Pre-Owned - Excellent

Reference: 3800ST

Year: Papers Dated 2018

Box: No

Papers: Yes

Accessories: Papers (Dated 2018 Certificate/Warranty booklet), Instruction Manuals, and Serialized Hangtag

Notes: The reference 3800ST Breguet Type XX Aéronavale represents a historic bridge between French military aviation heritage and fine Swiss horology. Housed in a classic 39mm stainless steel case featuring Breguet's iconic fluted caseband, a polished bi-directional rotating bezel, and a deep matte black dial, this reference features a high-grade automatic flyback chronograph movement. Presented in overall excellent condition, this late-production 2018 example includes its original papers, booklets, and hangtag.

Condition Assessment:

Overall Condition: Pre-Owned - Excellent; the case retains strong factory proportions, crisp fluting along the caseband, and clean mirror-polished surfaces throughout, showing only faint micro-hairlines consistent with careful handling.

Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The matte black dial, crisp Arabic hour numerals, sub-registers, and luminous hands are pristine. The scratch-resistant sapphire crystal is completely clear and defect-free.

Case & Bezel: The 39mm stainless steel case and polished rotating bezel show excellent definition with zero deep scratches, dings, or impact marks. The crown and chronograph pushers operate crisply and securely.

Strap/Bracelet & Clasp: Fitted on a leather strap in excellent condition with minimal wear, paired with a stainless steel buckle.

Technical Specifications:

Reference: 3800ST (3800ST/92/3W6)

Case Size: 39mm

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Dial: Matte Black Dial with Luminous Arabic Numerals and Hands

Movement: In-house Automatic Calibre 582 with Flyback Chronograph

Power Reserve: Approximately 48 Hours

Water Resistance: 100 Meters / 10 ATM

Notable Details: Flyback (Retour en Vol) chronograph capability; signature coined/fluted caseband; no-date symmetrical tri-compax layout; bi-directional rotating timing bezel; solid screw-down caseback.

What Makes the Type XX Aéronavale Special:

The Breguet Type XX holds one of the most celebrated legacies in aviation watchmaking. Originally commissioned in the 1950s by the French Ministry of Defense for the Aéronavale (the air arm of the French Navy), the Type 20 specification demanded supreme legibility, a rotating bezel, and a flyback chronograph function that allowed pilots to instantly reset and restart the timer with a single press of a pusher. In 1995, Breguet revived this military icon as the Type XX reference 3800ST, adding refined luxury finishing while preserving its uncompromising utility.

The reference 3800ST Aéronavale is revered by purists for its symmetrical, no-date dial layout, which pays direct homage to the vintage military-issued originals. Encased in 39mm of polished stainless steel, the watch balances tool-watch functionality with high-end execution, featuring Breguet's signature coin-edge fluting along the case flanks. Beating inside is the automatic Calibre 582, an integrated flyback chronograph movement that delivers smooth pusher action and robust timekeeping.

Because the reference 3800ST line was officially discontinued in 2018, late-production examples dated in its final year of manufacture have become increasingly sought after by collectors. Combining genuine military provenance, iconic design codes, and the prestige of one of watchmaking's grandest Maisons, the Aéronavale remains one of the finest value propositions in modern luxury sports chronographs.

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