The Type XXII 3880 with 10Hz high-frequency oscillator and 65-hour reserve is one of the most technically ambitious sport watches in production; secondary prices reflect the movement achievement and the resonance chamber's unique acoustic character.
Editorial estimate, 2026 Q2. Actual prices vary by condition, date, and box/papers status.
44 mm case. A bold, statement-size wear. Best suited to larger wrists where the case sits flush.
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The 10 Hz oscillator produces a near-continuous seconds sweep; any visible stepping confirms a movement issue.
Known issues in the market
Movement swaps replacing the high-frequency Cal. 589F with a standard 4 Hz movement.
High-frequency movements require more frequent service; service history gaps are a significant risk factor.
Area
What to check
What is correct
Red flag
movement
High-frequency oscillation
Seconds hand appears nearly continuous, with imperceptible stepping; 10 Hz (72,000 bph) beat is visible as smooth motion
Visible stepping in the seconds hand; standard 4 Hz or 6 Hz beat pattern indicates movement swap
caseback
Cal. 589F identification
Caliber designation engraved on movement bridge; movement architecture consistent with high-frequency design
Non-matching caliber designation; movement architecture inconsistent with Cal. 589F
case
Flyback pusher function
Instantaneous flyback reset; high-frequency movement allows precise elapsed time measurement
Hesitation in flyback reset; any sluggishness suggesting worn column wheel
Common legitimate replacements
Cal. 589F requires service every 3-5 years due to high-frequency wear; undocumented service history is a deal-breaker.
The high-frequency escapement components are Breguet-specific; non-authorized service risks permanent calibration damage.
Expert resources: Breguet technical specifications for Cal. 589F at breguet.com. High-frequency movement service intervals documented in WatchUSeek Breguet and TimeZone forums.
Authentication guide
Last reviewed June 2026
The Type XXII is the high-frequency successor to the Type XX: it runs at 10 Hz (72,000 vph) via a silicon escapement and is one of the fastest-beating production movements in the world. The frequency is the primary functional authenticator -- it is audible as a distinctly high-pitched tick and measurable on a timegrapher.
Known reproduction risks
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HIGH RISK
Movement running at standard frequency
Audible tick sounds like a conventional watch rather than the rapid buzz of 10 Hz
Timegrapher shows 28,800 vph or lower rather than 72,000 vph
"10 Hz" text on dial without corresponding high-frequency movement behavior
The 10 Hz frequency is the defining feature of the Type XXII. A watch labeled XXII that ticks at conventional frequency is not a Type XXII.
Dial variants by era
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Era
Description
Identifiers
All current production
Matte black or silver dial with the same Type XX layout. The "10 Hz" notation appears on the dial, distinguishing it from the Type XX.
"10 Hz" text printed on the dial, typically below the sub-seconds register
Same two-line "BREGUET / PARIS" text at 12 o'clock as the Type XX
Flyback chronograph layout: 30-minute at 3, small seconds at 6, 12-hour at 9
Presto rotating bezel system
Silicon escapement: crown winding feels lighter and smoother than on spring-detent or lever escapements of similar size
Service part flags
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Silicon escapement components
Original: Cal. 589F uses a silicon lever and escape wheel. Silicon components require no lubrication at the escapement interface and are more brittle than steel -- they must not be touched or probed with metal tools during service.
Replacement tells
Movement service record that notes lubrication of the escapement lever or escape wheel -- silicon escapements should not be lubricated at these interfaces
Timegrapher reading showing beat rate significantly different from 72,000 vph (acceptable range is within +/- 200 vph of the stated frequency)
Case back markings
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All production
Exhibition caseback with Cal. 589F engraved
"BREGUET" and serial number on caseback rim
Reference 3880 and material code on caseback or case flank
Movement tells
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The 10 Hz beat is audible: hold the watch to your ear -- genuine Type XXII produces a rapid "buzz" rather than the discrete tick of a conventional 3-4 Hz movement
Timegrapher verification: 72,000 vph reads as 10 beats per second on a standard timegrapher; any timegrapher reading of 4 bps or 5 bps indicates the movement is not Cal. 589F
