Today's offering showcases this classic and original Breitling "Top Time" chronograph. It has a great distinctive late '60's to early 70's retro look that is distinctive yet elegant.

The centerpiece of the watch is its beautiful so-called "reverse panda" dial with black main section and easy to read dial contrasting silver registers. Besides a classic look and "reverse panda" silver registers. The dial also features an outer tachometer ring to easily measure the speed of objects, done especially for aviation and auto racing uses.

Powering the watch is its original Breitling finished Valjoux 7730 movement with 45-minute timing system for recording of events.

At 37mm in diameter, its full size gold-filled and steel case fills out the wrist very nicely. And its gold-filled top with steel back "tropical" design give it the look of a solid gold Breitling for a fraction of the cost.

It presents nicely on the wrist and has all original parts except for the the winding crown.

Its case is in very good condition. It is scratch-free and shows previous signs of being polishing.

Its untouched original dial is just short of mint and has deeply toned luminous, which gives it a "ghosted" look that blends into the black dial.

Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced this chronograph which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).

Photos of the inside available upon request. The chronograph resets strongly and precisely to 12, and it is keeping very accurate time.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new Italian calfskin strap and meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. It would also look great on a colored band or multi-colored NATO strap if you would like a more fashion forward style.

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

Breitling:
"There has never been anyone in a plane's cockpit without a Breitling ... on his wrist -- or who would at least wished to have one." - Musings of an aviation journalist

Since its founding in 1884, the Breitling firm has been known for working tirelessly to define what the perfect watch should be. Embraced by pilots since the dawning of aeronautics, Breitling watches are the only ones that grace the wrists of the world's elite aerobatic groups, namely the Blue Angels, the Thunderbirds, The British Red Arrows, and the Russian Knights.

Vintage examples of Breitling's chronographs are sought after by collector's, aviation enthusiasts, Hollywood celebrities and anyone who desires to wear a fine timepiece.

• Manufacturer: Breitling
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial no.: 1,136,696
• Year built: 1967
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Chronograph Timing, Subsidiary Seconds
• Model: Top Time, Ref. 2008
• Designed for: Men 
• Dimensions: 37mm wide (excluding crown), 38mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Case material: 14K gold filled & stainless steel
• Case markings (outside): Breitling, stainless steel back, 2008
• Case markings (inside): Breitling Watch LTD, Swiss
• Case condition: Good condition. It is scratch-free and shows previous signs of polishing and loss of some of the original plating. Please inquire if you would like the plating redone. It presents nicely on the wrist.
• Dial: Black, signed Breitling Geneve, tachometer scale, gold baton indexes, silver 45 minute and seconds registers, original and untouched, toned luminous, just short of mint condition with slight aging visible under magnification
• Hands: Original, luminous gold batons, "lozenge" recorder hands
• Movement markings: Breitling Watch Ltd., SWISS, Seventeen Jewels, Unadjusted, 7730
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Band: Italian calfskin, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested. It would also look great on a colored band or multi-colored NATO strap if you would like a more fashion forward style.
• Width between lugs: 20mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
• Servicing: Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced this chronograph which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; Timing certificate
• 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