Breitling Pilot Type 20 Grand Feu Watch

You have to remember that when Breitling http://www.speedroc.com/replica-breitling-bentley-gt.html introduced the Pilot Montre d’Aeronef Type 20 watch in 2012, it was received with mixed opinion because it was almost 60mm wide. The case was 57.5mm wide, and with the crown it was about 60mm in diameter. For the Type 20 Grand Feu, Breitling replica breitling Navitimer 01 sticks with a round number at 60mm wide for the size of the watch. So in a sense their own materials are making it out to be as big as possible. In this instance the size was a plus factor for many buyers. 60mm wide is rather massive, and while it is wearable, it makes the smaller 45mm wide Breitling Pilot Type 20 watches look downright sensible.

That replica breitling Chronomat 41 wide case is very interesting. The middle section of the case is a sapphire crystal ring – which allows for a view into the watch allowing the user to see the movement operating. The bezel and lugs are in 18k white gold, and richly engraved with a series of swirly patterns. That goes for the large crown as well. Honestly, I think the overall composition is stunning, but I am surprised and really unsure as to how this combination of elements was dreamed up.

Literally topping off the Pilot Type 20 Grand Feu is the enamel dial. What type of enamel? Grand Feu of course. The lovely dial is enamel painted and then baked. If my suspicions are true then this dial is going to look very lovely with high-contrast hour markers and crisp details. The blued hands are nice, though they are skeletonized versus lume filled which reduces some of the timepiece’s utility. Then again, you didn’t go ahead and get a 60mm wide watch in sapphire crystal and white gold to be practical and utilitarian did you?

I am curious as to how impressive the Breitling Pilot Type 20 Grand Feu watch is in person. Breitling hasn’t communicated much about it and surprisingly it is not said to be part of a limited edition. Then again, I can’t see how a timepiece like this would make for a good permanent collection piece. I have a feeling it will be produced for a few years by Breitling on order only, and it does its best by showing how avant garde the brand can be. As strange as it is, I can’t help but like it. Look out for some hands-on time with the Pilot Type 20 Grand Feu watch soon.