Breguet Type XX Aéronavale

About this reference

The Breguet Type XX Aéronavale reference 3800BA was produced from the mid-1990s through the early 2010s and is now discontinued. This reference is the 18k yellow gold execution of the civilian Type XX, distinguished by its 39mm fluted case and screw-down crown providing 100 meters of water resistance. It utilizes the caliber 582, an automatic flyback chronograph movement based on the Lemania 1350. Collectors value this model for its weight and the contrast between the precious metal case and the utilitarian pilot’s dial, which features luminous Arabic numerals and a bi-directional rotating bezel. On the secondary market, the 3800BA typically trades between $12,000 and $18,000 depending on the presence of the gold bracelet or a leather strap. While most examples feature a black dial, a limited series was produced with a blue dial for the Japanese market, which often commands a premium at auction.