For sale is the stunning Breguet Type XXI Flyback Chronograph pilot watch, literally one pilot watch to rule them all. The Type XXI is not the kind of watch that you’d normally associate with a grande maison like Breguet. The Tradition 7057 and tourbillons, not a functional pilot’s watch with a solid military pedigree, are what we normally think of when we think of Breguet. But the company is steeped in aviation history, it just happens to come from a different branch of the family. Louis Charles Breguet, the great-great grandson of Abraham Louis Breguet, was a pioneer in French aviation history and his company, Breguet Aviation survived until 1971 when it merged with Dassault. In the 1950s, the French Ministry of War issued the Type XX and Type XXI specifications for pilot’s watches for the air force and navy. Breguet was one of five manufacturers who supplied watches that met the specification for the French military. In 1995, Breguet revived the Type XX (and later the Type XXI) in a modern, luxury, incarnation. Now to the watch. Comes in 42mm case size, with Breguet’s distinctive “coin-edge” case. Features a flyback chronograph with a center seconds and minutes hands, mounted in a co-axial way, 24-hours day-night indicator and date. The ruthenium dial can shift between charcoal grey and metallic brown depending on the lighting. The date window, shaped like a trapezoid and located at 6 o’clock, is positioned at the bottom of the hour totalizer sub-dial, creating an outline reminiscent of a keyhole. The 24-hour dial at 3 o’clock features a horizontal-line guilloche pattern that becomes increasingly finer towards the bottom, producing a woven visual effect when illuminated. I could go on and on about this watch, but it’s just worth seeing once in person. Runs fine, no issues whatsoever. The flyback works, the chronograph hands are centered. Comes with full set of inner and outer boxes, an extra strap and a clasp. The inner box is a luxurious one indeed. Lots of pics here for your viewing pleasure No trades please. Price is $5100 USD shipped CONUS - literally best price on the web. WW shipping is at a small fee. Payment by wire or Wise. I am in Canada, so Canadian buyers welcome, lots of experience shipping to and from US as well. Shoot me a PM! Timestamp https://imgur.com/a/66KdhJF