Possibly the nicest Breitling Top Time on the market?  This vintage chronograph is lovely.  Model reference 2008-4

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the serial number on the inside of the caseback we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1966.

CONDITION

The Top Time is one of Breitling’s more popular vintage models, and of course this has been helped by Sean Connery as James Bond wearing a Geiger counter version in Thunderball (This prop was found at a car boot sale for £25, and then sold at Christies for £103,875 in 2013).  This is a later incarnation which wears larger than the original, thanks to the squared case.  Squared cases are always susceptible to damage and wear on the corners, but this example is superb.  Likewise the bezel is very good, and the smooth design doesn’t hold dirt like the sunburst grooved version.  we wonder if the case and pushers has been replated at some point, just because it is so good.  The dial is original and untouched, and has just a couple of small marks around the funky horizontal hour markers at 7 and 8 if you look closely.  The movement is a correctly signed Valjoux 7730 manual wind, and the chronograph functions as it should.  The strap is new, and the 20mm lugs allow a wide choice of straps if this tan leather Apollo strap is not for you.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  39.2 mm

Width without crown  36.8 mm

Between lugs  20 mm

Lug to lug length  37.6 mm

Case Thickness  11.1 mm

All sizes are approximate.

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