Classic, elegant designs that are backed by an equally elevated mechanism have come to dominate Breguet’s wide-ranging selection of fine timepieces. And this is how most watch patrons identify with the house. But Breguet is more than a one trick pony, as demonstrated by the Type XX / Type XXI collection of robust tool watches. Introduced in the 1950s for the French naval air army, Type XX carries a quintessential pilot's watch aesthetic and a flyback chronograph movement highlighted evidently on the dial — Retour en Vol – flyback in French.

Attention to detail is one of the skills that Breguet excels in, and nowhere is it more conspicuous than on this Transatlantique Type XXI. This 42.5mm wide and 15mm thick case is crafted from stainless steel in a round shape featuring fluting on the case-bands. Bells and whistles that complete the case are a bidirectional rotating bezel, pump-style chronograph pushers, and a screw-down knurled crown.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.