Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075BH/G9/398 Review

The Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075BH/G9/398 is a 38 mm 18 ct yellow gold flyback chronograph with a silver dial and a leather strap, from Breguet's Type XX line, the house's pilot-rooted chronograph family that traces back to a 1954 specification for the French Air Force and Aéronavale. Reference 2075 applies that flyback-chronograph architecture to a dressier gold case rather than the steel cases the Type XX is originally known for. This guide covers the specifications, what the flyback function and the Type XX name mean, how the 2075BH/G9/398 compares with its black-dial sibling and the steel 2067ST, how it wears, price context in 2026 and what to check before buying. Bizak & Co. sources the 2075BH/G9/398 to order; the Type XX collection lists the configurations we can seek.

Last reviewed on September 28, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Prices are dated observations, not quotes.

Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075BH/G9/398 specifications

Type XX military history and Breguet's standing among Swiss and French mechanical manufactures checked against the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry and against the chronometer-testing framework described by COSC, the body that certifies movement precision across the industry Breguet's chronograph calibres belong to.

What does Type XX mean and what is a flyback chronograph?

The Type XX designation dates to a 1954 specification issued for pilots of the French Air Force and naval aviation, which called for a chronograph with a flyback function: the ability to reset and restart the chronograph seconds hand with a single press, without first stopping it, so a pilot timing a sequence of manoeuvres does not lose a beat between readings. Breguet was one of several French manufacturers to supply Type XX chronographs to the military in the 1950s and 1960s, and the name has continued as a civilian collection built around the same flyback architecture ever since, revived and expanded through several generations of case and movement. The flyback function remains the defining technical trait of every Type XX reference, including this gold-cased 2075, even though the watch itself has moved a long way from the plain steel military-issue cases the line started from.

On the 2075BH/G9/398 that flyback chronograph sits inside a dressier gold case with a silver, sector-style dial, which keeps the functional layout, sub-dials and Arabic numerals the Type XX is recognised for while presenting them in a more formal case metal than the tool-watch steel references the collection is best known for.

2075BH/G9/398 vs 2075BH/99/398 vs steel 2067ST: which Type XX?

The 2075BH/99/398 is the closest sibling to this watch, sharing the exact case and movement with only the dial colour changed, and it has generally carried a slightly lower catalogue ask than the silver-dial version reviewed here. The steel 2067ST/92/3WU is a different proposition entirely: a larger 42 mm tool-watch case in steel rather than gold, closer to the Type XX's original military character, and it has consistently commanded a substantially lower catalogue ask, reflecting both the less precious case metal and the smaller total gold content. Buyers deciding between the two gold 2075 references are choosing dial colour and little else; buyers weighing the 2075 against the 2067ST are deciding between a dress-oriented gold chronograph and a larger, more overtly tool-watch steel one.

How does the Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075BH/G9/398 wear?

At 38 mm the 2075BH sits at a size that reads as moderate and dress-appropriate by current chronograph standards, closer to a vintage-proportioned watch than to the larger 42 mm and up steel Type XX references. Solid 18 ct yellow gold adds real weight and warmth compared with the steel versions of the same collection, and the leather strap keeps the overall look classic and easy to dress up. The silver sector dial with index and Arabic numerals stays legible at a glance, a Type XX design trait that carries over from the military-specification dials the line started from even in this more formal gold execution. The flyback pusher and crown operate the same way as on Breguet's steel Type XX chronographs, so the core chronograph experience mirrors those watches apart from the case weight, size and finish.

Who is the Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075BH/G9/398 for?

This reference suits a buyer who wants the Type XX's flyback chronograph history and function in a smaller, dressier gold case rather than the larger steel tool-watch executions the collection is most associated with. It works for someone who already owns a steel sports chronograph and wants a second piece that reads as more formal while keeping genuine military-derived function, since the flyback pusher operates identically to Breguet's steel Type XX references. It also suits a buyer choosing specifically between the silver and black dial options on the same gold case, where the decision comes down to preference rather than any functional difference. Buyers who want the Type XX's original tool-watch proportions and steel case, or a larger 42 mm diameter, are better served by the 2067ST or another steel Type XX reference.

Price and availability in 2026

Bizak & Co. sources watches to order; this catalogue entry is not confirmation that a specific example is on hand for immediate delivery. On 28 September 2026 our sourced catalogue listed the brand-new 2075BH/G9/398 at US$41,299, against US$40,399 for the black-dial 2075BH/99/398 and US$18,999 for the steel 2067ST/92/3WU, all subject to change and condition. Gold-cased flyback chronographs from independent manufactures like Breguet generally see thinner secondary-market volume than steel sports chronographs from the largest brands, so quotes on a specific dial can move more between check-ins than they would on a high-volume steel reference. Before purchase we confirm the actual watch, recent photographs, condition, included accessories, price and expected timing.

Is the Type XX Chronographe 2075BH/G9/398 a good buy?

Buy the 2075BH/G9/398 for the specific combination of Type XX flyback history in a smaller gold case, not as a speculative flip. Gold-cased chronographs from independent-minded manufactures tend to move more slowly through the secondary market than steel sports-chronograph references from the largest brands, and demand tracks buyers who specifically want a Breguet Type XX rather than shoppers comparison-browsing chronographs generally. A full-set example with box and papers holds more interest at resale than a watch-only piece; ask for a written cash-buy assessment before committing if resale matters to you.

Buying a Type XX Chronographe 2075BH/G9/398: what to check

• Case condition. Yellow gold marks more visibly than steel; ask for close photographs of all case flanks and the lugs under strong light before buying.
• Flyback function. Start the chronograph, then press the flyback pusher directly without stopping it first, and confirm the seconds hand resets and restarts in one motion; sluggish or incomplete resets can point to a service need.
• Dial and hands originality. Confirm the silver dial, Arabic numerals and hands are original to the reference; a refinished dial changes both the look and the value of an independent-brand chronograph at this price.
• Box, papers and service history. Ask what documentation comes with the watch. A full set with warranty card and any service receipts matters more on a lower-volume independent brand than on a mainstream sports watch, since fewer comparable listings exist to benchmark against.
• Strap condition. Leather straps age and can stiffen or crack at the lug holes over years; check for surface cracking and confirm whether the strap is original to the piece.
• Price against the band. A full-set 2075BH/G9/398 offered well under the range above is the single most reliable warning sign.

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Quick answers

How much is a Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075BH/G9/398?

Bizak's sourced catalogue listed the brand-new 2075BH/G9/398 at US$41,299 on 28 September 2026, sourced to order and subject to change and condition.

What does Type XX mean on a Breguet chronograph?

It refers to a 1954 French Air Force and naval aviation specification for a flyback pilot's chronograph, which Breguet supplied to the military and later continued as a civilian collection built around the same flyback function.

Is the 2075BH/G9/398 solid gold or gold-plated?

Solid. Breguet builds the 2075BH case in 18 ct yellow gold rather than a plated or capped construction.

How does the 2075BH/G9/398 compare with the steel 2067ST?

The 2067ST/92/3WU is a larger 42 mm steel case, closer to the Type XX's original tool-watch proportions, and has consistently carried a substantially lower catalogue ask than the smaller 38 mm gold 2075 reviewed here.

What is a flyback chronograph function?

It lets the wearer reset and restart the chronograph seconds hand with a single pusher press, without first stopping the chronograph, which is the function the original 1954 Type XX specification called for.

Request a Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075BH/G9/398 sourcing quote

Tell us your preferred dial colour, whether box and papers are required, plus your budget and timing, through our sourcing enquiry form. We confirm the specific watch, photographs, papers and final price before you commit. Catalogue entries: 2075BH/G9/398 silver dial, 2075BH/99/398 black dial, steel 2067ST/92/3WU; browse the Type XX collection, the Breguet collection, or sell or trade your chronograph.

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