The Replica Type XXI is a 1:1 tribute to the Breguet Type XXI, the French pilot chronograph that turned a 1950s military tool into a modern classic. It keeps the 42mm case, the coin-edge caseband, the busy but legible aviator dial, and the flyback chronograph layout, in a watch you can actually wear without treating it like a museum piece. If you want that Gallic naval-aviation look for daily use, this is the version to own.
Key Features
- 42mm brushed stainless-steel case with the signature fluted (coin-edge) mid-case band
- Flyback chronograph: central seconds plus 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers
- 24-hour day/night indicator subdial that mirrors the original dial layout
- Date window at 6 o'clock with a clean white-on-black date disc
- Anti-reflective sapphire crystal over a matte aviator dial with luminous Arabic numerals
- Automatic movement with hacking seconds and roughly 40 hours of power reserve
- Italian calf leather strap in black or brown with contrast stitching, plus a steel bracelet option
- Screwed-in caseback and everyday splash resistance
The case is cut from 316L stainless steel and finished with a mix of brushed flats and polished bevels, which gives the Type XXI its tool-watch presence without excess glare. The crystal is sapphire with an inner anti-reflective coating, the dial is matte with printed and applied markers, and the hands carry lume for low light. Inside, the automatic movement runs at a steady beat behind a signed rotor, while the strap is stitched calf leather on a signed pin buckle. Every part is chosen to follow the original's proportions, not just its silhouette.
Orders ship within one to two business days in a protective travel pouch, with tracking supplied from the moment the parcel leaves the warehouse. If the watch does not suit you, return it unworn within 30 days for a refund or exchange, with no drawn-out email chains.
Does It Wear Like the Original Type XXI?
Yes. The 42mm case, lug shape, and dial proportions follow the genuine reference closely, so it sits the same way on the wrist and slides under a shirt cuff just as easily.
Can the Chronograph Be Used Daily?
Yes. The pushers are firm and predictable, and the flyback reset lets you restart timing in a single press, which is exactly how this complication is meant to be used.
How Should I Care for a Replica Type XXI?
Wipe the case and crystal with a soft cloth after wear, keep it away from swimming and steam, and have the movement serviced every few years to preserve accuracy.