Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2067: A Complete Guide to Design, Variants and Calibre

The Type XX Chronographe 2067 is Breguet’s modern interpretation of the civilian Type XX, and its roots are more specific than the familiar aviation connection suggests. 

The three-register layout looks back to civilian Type XX watches such as the 1957 ref. 2988, while the current 42mm case, date display and sapphire caseback make the 2067 unmistakably a watch of this generation.

Inside, Breguet moved much further. The manufacture Calibre 728 was developed specifically for the new Type XX family, running at 5 Hz with a column wheel, vertical clutch and flyback mechanism. 

Its architecture was designed to address details experienced chronograph owners notice immediately, including the initial jump of the seconds hand, the feel of the pushers and the precision of the reset.

The 2067 is now offered across steel and rose-gold references, with enough variation in dial treatment, bezel construction and bracelet or strap choice to change its character considerably.

In this blog, we have covered those differences closely, from proportions and dial architecture to the individual references and the Calibre 728 inside them. 

At Jewels by Love, we understand that choosing a Breguet is a considerable decision. The movement, proportions, finishing, provenance, and the way a particular reference fits into the wider Breguet story all carry weight, because this is something you expect to own and appreciate for decades. 

Those are the details we want to help you understand before you choose. Let’s get started. 

Let’s get into the details of the Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2067.

From the Civilian Type XX to the Chronographe 2067

The civilian Type XX developed alongside Breguet’s military Type 20 watches, often sharing much of their architecture and the flyback function, but without the military-issue markings. The name then returned in modern form in 1995 with the ref. 3800 Aéronavale, followed by references including the date-equipped ref. 3820 Transatlantique.

Those watches established the Type XX for a new generation of collectors, but the ref. 3800 left production in 2018 and the 3820 followed in 2020. When Breguet introduced the 2067 in 2023, it was the first major reset of the civilian Type XX in years. Its three-register arrangement, oversized 15-minute counter, and 12-hour bezel deliberately reconnect it with earlier civilian pieces rather than the military Type 20.

For the full chronology, our guide to the history and evolution of the Breguet Type XX collection covers each generation in greater detail.

The Design Gives Timeless Tribute to Heritage

The 2067 is anchored in the civilian Type XX watches of the 1950s and 1960s, with Breguet itself pointing to a 1957 watch bearing individual number 2988 as a historical reference. The relationship is clearest in the architecture of the dial and case.

Three counters define the display. A 15-minute chronograph register at 3 o’clock, a 12-hour totalizer at 6, and running seconds at 9. The enlarged register at 3 gives the 2067 its familiar big-eye character. Around that layout sits a bidirectional 12-hour bezel, another civilian Type XX cue, paired with the straighter crown found on period civilian watches.

The case places those historical elements in a distinctly contemporary setting. At 42mm across, 14.1mm thick and 21mm between the lugs, the 2067 carries substantially more wrist presence than earlier civilian Type XX references. Its relatively short lugs keep the case from extending unnecessarily across the wrist.

The finishing deserves closer attention. Broad polished facets run along the lugs, set against brushed surfaces with clearly defined transitions. Those facets are among the more convincing links to early Type XX cases, and they give the current watch far more definition than a simple round pilot’s chronograph case would suggest.

Then there is the date at 4:30. Its position interrupts the upper portion of the 5, while the enlarged 15-minute counter already cuts into neighboring numerals. That decision generated much of the discussion around the 2067 when it appeared in 2023 and remains the part of the dial most likely to divide collectors. The rest of the composition sits more comfortably within the civilian Type XX lineage.

A sapphire caseback and 100 meters of water resistance complete the architecture shared across the current 2067 references. The former puts Calibre 728 in full view, while the latter offers a useful modern specification on a chronograph meant to be worn rather than simply admired.

The 2067 is recognizably Type XX without reading as a period recreation. Breguet retained the civilian three-register layout, big-eye counter, 12-hour bezel and straight crown, then placed them within a larger case with a much more defined finish.

Three Type XX 2067 Variations, Each with a Distinct Character

The Type XX Chronographe 2067 is available in three references. Two retain the steel case and black dial, with the choice between a calfskin strap and steel bracelet. The third pairs rose gold with a blue dial and introduces several details exclusive to that reference.

Let’s explore the variations in all three variants 

2067ST/92/3WU (Steel with Calfskin)

Introduced in 2023, this reference pairs the steel Type XX 2067 with a black sandblasted dial and ivory coloured luminous numerals. It comes on a calfskin strap with a steel pin buckle, plus an additional NATO strap.

The combination gives the 2067 a more traditional appearance and keeps the focus on the case, dial, and aviation origins of the Type XX.

2067ST/92/SW0 ( Steel with Bracelet)

The reference 2067ST/92/SW0 retains the same steel case and black dial, replacing the calfskin strap with Breguet’s stainless-steel bracelet.

The bracelet is fitted with a deployant clasp offering three adjustment positions. Each side can be extended by 1.6mm, allowing the fit to be adjusted without removing a link.

Between the two steel references, the decision is therefore primarily one of wearing preference rather than design or mechanics.

2067RK/Y9/9WU (Rose Gold with a Blue Dial)

The rose-gold reference 2067RK/Y9/9WU, introduced in 2024, changes considerably more. Its 18K rose-gold case is paired with a sunburst blue dial, snailed counters, applied gold numerals and gold hands.

The bezel receives a blue ceramic ring with gold indications, marking Breguet’s first use of ceramic for a bezel ring. The watch is supplied with a blue alligator strap and an additional blue fabric strap, both fitted with rose-gold pin buckles.

For someone considering the three references, the clearest distinction is this: the two steel models differ mainly in how they are worn, while the rose-gold reference offers a separate material and dial execution of the same Type XX 2067.

How Calibre 728 Powers the Type XX 2067 Flyback Chronograph

Breguet developed Calibre 728, a self-winding movement, over four years at its manufacture before introducing it with the new Type XX generation in 2023.

The flyback remains central to the watch. Pressing the pusher at 4 o’clock while the chronograph is running sends the hands back to zero and immediately begins a new measurement. A conventional chronograph would require you to stop, reset, and start again separately.

To build this, Breguet uses a column wheel and vertical clutch, paying close attention to how the chronograph feels in use. The pushers are designed to provide even pressure, while the starting system lets the central chronograph hand begin without the small initial jump sometimes seen in mechanical chronographs.

Calibre 728 runs at 5 Hz, or 36,000 vibrations per hour, and offers a 60-hour power reserve. Its balance spring, escape wheel and pallet-lever horns are made from silicon, reducing sensitivity to magnetic fields while also resisting corrosion and wear.

The movement has 350 components, and Breguet leaves them visible through the sapphire caseback. The finishing includes sunray decoration, snailing, chamfering, and circular graining, together with a black DLC-treated column wheel. The blackened gold oscillating weight is shaped like an aircraft wing and engraved with the Breguet name.

If you are comparing this 2067 with earlier generations of the Type XX, I think the movement is where the difference becomes clearest. The flyback remains part of the watch’s history, but the way Breguet has built and operated it here belongs entirely to the current generation.

If you want to see where Breguet took this movement family next, I have also covered the hand-wound Calibre 7278 in my guide to the Breguet Type XX 2075 with the silver dial.

Inquire at Jewels By Love

For the Breguet Type XX 2067, you can inquire directly with our team at Jewels by Love (an authorized Breguet retailer boutique located at duty free location St. Maarten. If you have questions about a particular reference, current availability, technical specifications, movement details, or how the different executions compare, we are happy to guide you through them.

You can also explore our wider Breguet collection or discuss other fine watches with us, including Cartier. Jewels by Love is an authorized dealer for both maisons, and our team has extensive experience helping clients compare references with care.

If you need anything further, simply contact us. We will be happy to assist.