Today's offering showcases a this all- original vintage Breitling Top Time Ref. 2003 from circa 1966. Featuring a clean silver dial, 18K gold-plated case, and stainless steel back, this timepiece is a classic representation of mid-century sport-luxury design.

The Top Time line was Breitling's youthful, racing-inspired chronograph family during the 1960s. It even earned pop culture fame when one appeared on the wrist of James Bond in the 1965 film Thunderball. In the movie, Q equips Bond with a modified Top Time featuring a Geiger counter, aiding in his mission to locate stolen nuclear warheads. This cinematic appearance not only emphasized its style and utility, but also cemented its legacy as one of the prominent watches of its time.

Breitling reinforced this status with advertisements that emphasized the Top Time's modern aesthetics and precision, targeting the fashionable and adventurous man of the era. One standout ad from 1966 featured bold type and sleek imagery highlighting its clean design and robust performance.

The Top Time also holds special significance for motorsport enthusiasts due to its association with Formula 1 legend Jim Clark. Often seen wearing his Breitling Top Time, Clark personified speed, excellence, and quiet confidence.

Our Top Time has all of its original parts down to all hands. It is in original condition with a really authentic vintage presence.

Its rich silver dial paired with gold baton indices and matching gold hands showcases real elegance. The subtle sunburst finish captures the light beautifully, while the balanced chronograph registers emphasize the chronograph's functional origins. Powering the watch is a Breitling-signed Valjoux 7730. Its 35mm case wears well on a wide range of wrist sizes.

Its untouched, original silver dial is in very good condition, with aging to the lacquer in spots that gives it almost a slight two-tone look

The body of its gold-plated case has never been polished. The bezel shows gold wear and its has gold wear at its high points. It presents nicely on the wrist. Even its very lightly stamped original serial number is still very clear on the back.

One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive testing (a $995 value). We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping accurate time.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. We also have vintage style distressed leather straps that would pair well with it.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Manufacturer: Breitling
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 1,122,427
Year built: 1966
Model: Ref. 2003
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Chronograph Timing, Subsidiary Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: 18K gold-plated top with stainless steel back
Case markings (inside): Breitling Watch Ltd., Swiss
Case markings (outside): Breitling, stainless steel, 2003, 1122427
Case condition: 18K gold-plated top with stainless steel back, three-body construction, signed Breitling
Dial: Silver, signed Breitling Geneve and Top Time, sunburst finish, luminous gold baton indices, two-register layout, original and untouched
Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 42.3mm lug-to-lug
Hands: Original gold batons with luminous
Movement markings: Breitling Watch Co.
Movement type: Valjoux 7730, manual wind, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring
Jewels: 17 rubies
Band: Leather, fully stitched and padded with unsigned buckle Vintage-style distressed leather or other straps available upon request
Width between lugs: 18mm
Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers, all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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