Breguet's Exquisite Revival of the Type XX Chronographe 2075BH Represents a Return to Honouring Heritage

Breguet, the venerable watch brand, celebrates its milestone 250th birthday by rolling out exceptional releases reminiscent of its glorious past. Commencing from Paris, the world tour witnessed the introduction of the Classique Souscription. This was followed by the arrival of the Tradition Seconde Rétrograde in Shanghai, inspired by their sought-after Montre à Tact pocket watches. The tour takes a stunning turn with the return of the Breguet Type XX Chronographe, reimagined in a way most enthusiasts believe it always should have been: manually wound, compact at 38mm, encased intriguingly in Breguet gold as a nod to the anniversary celebration. The re-launch of the Type XX Chronographe with the 2075BH represents a substantive shift in Breguet’s focus on product quality and heritage. The turning point can be traced back to the appointment of Gregory Kissling, former VP of Product at Omega. Kissling’s proficiency in microtechnology engineering, luxury management, and his stint leading the precious metals division of the Swatch Group, spawned an incredible turnaround in the brand’s operational ethos. Undeniably, his firm belief that ’the best product should justify itself’ influenced the team to realign their focus on enhancing product longevity and quality. The result is two of the most exhilarating product launches seen from Breguet in recent times. Specifically, the newly launched Type XX 2075BH represents a significant departure from the brand’s former approach of fusing 250 years of heritage into a single timepiece. Instead, it honours the specific heritage of each watch, creating a palpably authentic story that links the wearer to a bygone era of horological excellence. If this launch is a sign of things to come, it’s safe to say that Breguet is finding its rhythm again, blending tradition with innovation just as it has done for the past 250 years. Most importantly, it’s not just about creating watches, but about curating time-honoured experiences for its wearers.