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Breitling Top Time

Breitling Top Time B01 Triumph AB0176 Ice Blue Dial Stainless Steel 41mm
Breitling Top Time B01 Triumph AB0176 Ice Blue Dial Stainless Steel 41mm

Breitling Top Time B01 Triumph AB0176 Ice Blue Dial Stainless Steel 41mm

By Breitling

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: AB0176 Year: 2023 - 2025 Model: Breitling Top Time B01 Triumph Chronograph Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Black Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel ...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Top Time 2002‑33 – Panda Dial – 36mm – Manual Wind – 1969
Breitling Top Time 2002‑33 – Panda Dial – 36mm – Manual Wind – 1969

Breitling Top Time 2002‑33 – Panda Dial – 36mm – Manual Wind – 1969

By Breitling

Located in London, GB

Breitling Top Time 2002‑33 – Panda Dial – 36mm – Manual Wind – 1969 Just arrived back in stock on 28 April, this outstanding Breitling Top Time reference 2002‑33 has undergone a comp...

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Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Breitling Top Time Ref. 2006  Silver Dial  37mm Square Case  1967
Breitling Top Time Ref. 2006  Silver Dial  37mm Square Case  1967

Breitling Top Time Ref. 2006 Silver Dial 37mm Square Case 1967

By Breitling

Located in London, GB

The Breitling Top Time Ref. 2006, dating from circa 1967, represents the bold design shift that defined the late 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Breitling Top Time Ref 2002, 36mm stainless steel, Venus Cal 188 movement, c1966
Breitling Top Time Ref 2002, 36mm stainless steel, Venus Cal 188 movement, c1966

Breitling Top Time Ref 2002, 36mm stainless steel, Venus Cal 188 movement, c1966

By Breitling

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage and rare Breitling Top Time reference 2002 features a 36mm stainless steel case with silver dial and manually wound Venus cal 188 movement.

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Breitling Top Time Ref 2009, 37mm Gold Plated Stainless Steel, Cal 188, c1969
Breitling Top Time Ref 2009, 37mm Gold Plated Stainless Steel, Cal 188, c1969

Breitling Top Time Ref 2009, 37mm Gold Plated Stainless Steel, Cal 188, c1969

By Breitling

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage and very cool Breitling Top Time reference 2009 features a 37mm gold plated stainless steel case with silver panda dial and manually wound Venus cal 188 movement.

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Breitling Top Time, Ref 2006-33, 36mm Case, Panda Dial, Light Patination, c1969
Breitling Top Time, Ref 2006-33, 36mm Case, Panda Dial, Light Patination, c1969

Breitling Top Time, Ref 2006-33, 36mm Case, Panda Dial, Light Patination, c1969

By Breitling

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage and attractive manually wound Breitling Top Time, reference 2006-33 features a 36mm stainless steel case (exc crown, 39mm inc crown) with panda dial, and is fitted to a g...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

1969 Breitling Top Time Vintage Aviator's Panda Dial Chronograph Watch - SS
1969 Breitling Top Time Vintage Aviator's Panda Dial Chronograph Watch - SS

1969 Breitling Top Time Vintage Aviator's Panda Dial Chronograph Watch - SS

By Breitling

Located in Suwanee, GA

We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Breitling Gold Plated Stainless Steel Top Time Driver Chronograph Wristwatch
Breitling Gold Plated Stainless Steel Top Time Driver Chronograph Wristwatch

Breitling Gold Plated Stainless Steel Top Time Driver Chronograph Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

One of the lesser-known models produced by Breitling, the Top Time was introduced in the 1960’s and was available in a wide variety of styles and many different dial and case combina...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Breitling Top Time Corvette Men's Watch Ref A25310
Breitling Top Time Corvette Men's Watch Ref A25310

Breitling Top Time Corvette Men's Watch Ref A25310

By Breitling

Located in Dallas, TX

Breitling Top Time Corvette Men's Watch Ref A25310 - Automatic winding chronograph.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Breitling Top Time Ford Mustang Men's Watch Ref A25310
Breitling Top Time Ford Mustang Men's Watch Ref A25310

Breitling Top Time Ford Mustang Men's Watch Ref A25310

By Breitling

Located in Dallas, TX

Breitling Top Time Ford Mustang Men's Watch Ref A25310 - Automatic winding chronograph.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Breitling Top Time Ford Mustang 42mm Steel Green Dial Watch A253101A1L1X1
Breitling Top Time Ford Mustang 42mm Steel Green Dial Watch A253101A1L1X1

Breitling Top Time Ford Mustang 42mm Steel Green Dial Watch A253101A1L1X1

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Breitling Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: A253101A1L1X1 Country/Re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Breitling Top Time Wristwatch ref 2000-33. Heavy Gold Capped Case, Year c 1967.
Breitling Top Time Wristwatch ref 2000-33. Heavy Gold Capped Case, Year c 1967.

Breitling Top Time Wristwatch ref 2000-33. Heavy Gold Capped Case, Year c 1967.

By Breitling

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage and very rare Breitling Top Time, reference 2000-33, features a heavy gold capped case (36mm exc crown) and notably a black/ silver dial with red chrono hand (aka the rev...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Breitling Top Time Ford Mustang 42mm Steel Green Dial Mens Watch A253101A1L1X1
Breitling Top Time Ford Mustang 42mm Steel Green Dial Mens Watch A253101A1L1X1

Breitling Top Time Ford Mustang 42mm Steel Green Dial Mens Watch A253101A1L1X1

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Breitling Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: A253101A1L1X1 Country/Re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1966 Breitling Top Time Vintage Ref. 2003 Mens Chronograph Watch - Gold Plated
1966 Breitling Top Time Vintage Ref. 2003 Mens Chronograph Watch - Gold Plated

1966 Breitling Top Time Vintage Ref. 2003 Mens Chronograph Watch - Gold Plated

By Breitling

Located in Suwanee, GA

Often seen wearing his Breitling Top Time, Clark personified speed, excellence, and quiet confidence.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Breitling Top Time Deus 41mm Automatic Chronograph Limited Edition Watch A23310
Breitling Top Time Deus 41mm Automatic Chronograph Limited Edition Watch A23310

Breitling Top Time Deus 41mm Automatic Chronograph Limited Edition Watch A23310

By Breitling

Located in Simpsonville, SC

The Breitling Top Time Deus Limited Edition Watch is a striking example of precision and style.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Top Time Ref 2008 Wristwatch. Gold Plated Steel, Square Dial, c 1969
Breitling Top Time Ref 2008 Wristwatch. Gold Plated Steel, Square Dial, c 1969

Breitling Top Time Ref 2008 Wristwatch. Gold Plated Steel, Square Dial, c 1969

By Breitling

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage Breitling Top Time, reference 2008 ,features a 36.5 x 36.5 square case in gold plated steel, with a silver dial and sub dials in black.

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Wristwatch Ref 810
Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Wristwatch Ref 810

Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Wristwatch Ref 810

By Breitling

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This Breitling Top Time reference 810 has an original black dial in beautiful condition

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Panda Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Panda Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch

Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Panda Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Vintage Breitling Top Time chronograph Ref-810 in stainless steel with a Panda dial and run by a cal-178 manual wind movement.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

BREITLING Top Time Chronograph
BREITLING Top Time Chronograph

BREITLING Top Time Chronograph

By Breitling

Located in Verona, IT

Stainless steel 42mm watch by Breitling. Chronograph, tachymeter scale,manual wind, leather strap with original stainless steel Breitling buckle.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Breitling Top Time Yellow Gold Plated and Stainless Steel Watch, 1966
Vintage Breitling Top Time Yellow Gold Plated and Stainless Steel Watch, 1966

Vintage Breitling Top Time Yellow Gold Plated and Stainless Steel Watch, 1966

By Breitling

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1966 Vintage Breitling Top Time Ref. 2008 Yellow Gold Plated with Stainless Steel Case Back with Original Panda Two Tone Silver and Black Dial with Applied Gold Color Beveled Stick/B...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Breitling Top Time Chronograph Stainless Steel 814
Breitling Top Time Chronograph Stainless Steel 814

Breitling Top Time Chronograph Stainless Steel 814

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: COM002436 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Top Time Model Ref: 814 Age: 1960 Gender: Mens Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Only Dial: Black Other Glass: Plexiglass Movement...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1962
Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1962

Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1962

By Breitling

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Breitling Top Time Ref. 2002-33 Case Stainless steel, acrylic glass Movement Valjoux 7733, manual-wind, chronograph Strap Leather strap, buckle circa 1962

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Chronograph Wristwatch
Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Chronograph Wristwatch

Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Chronograph Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Breitling Top Time Chronograph circa 1960s. Featuring 37mm width cushion shaped stainless steel case with steel back and smooth rhodium plated bezel with acrylic crystal.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s
Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s

Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s

By Breitling

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Breitling stainless steel Top Time cushion chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 2007/33 3, circa 1960s. 38mm wide case with textured surface, with beautiful original blue dial with silvered ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Breitling Yellow Gold Filled Top Time Chronograph Wristwatch
Breitling Yellow Gold Filled Top Time Chronograph Wristwatch

Breitling Yellow Gold Filled Top Time Chronograph Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

A Gold-Filled Chronograph from Breitling Model: Top Time Circa: 1965 Reference: 2000 Movement: Cal. 188 manual-wind Venus chronograph movement Case: 36mm; gold-plated ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

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Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Uni Compax Chronograph circa 1940s

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By Universal Genève

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Uni Compax 2 Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950

Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950

By Omega

Located in Berlin, BE

Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Breitling Old Navitimer Limited Edition "Patrouille de France", 1995
Breitling Old Navitimer Limited Edition "Patrouille de France", 1995

Breitling Old Navitimer Limited Edition "Patrouille de France", 1995

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Breitling Old Navitimer Limited Edition "Patrouille de France", 1995

By Breitling

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Breitling old Navitimer limited edition "Patrouille de France" First serie 1000 exemplaires circa 1995 mechanical movement A11021 blue dial logo patrouille de france 3 meters sapphir...

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1990s Wrist Watches

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Steel

Bucherer Chrono Chrono Men's Vintage Watch in Stainless Steel
Bucherer Chrono Chrono Men's Vintage Watch in Stainless Steel

Bucherer Chrono Chrono Men's Vintage Watch in Stainless Steel

By Bucherer

Located in New York, NY

Bucherer Chrono Chrono Men's Vintage Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 107516 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Bucherer Model: Chrono Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: H...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Steel Omega Speedmaster Vintage 1970 's Chronograph Wrist Watch Ref. ST145.022
Steel Omega Speedmaster Vintage 1970 's Chronograph Wrist Watch Ref. ST145.022

Steel Omega Speedmaster Vintage 1970 's Chronograph Wrist Watch Ref. ST145.022

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

Steel Omega Speedmaster Vintage 1970 's Chronograph Wrist Watch Ref. ST145.022 With Omega Extract from The Archives

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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Personally Owned & Worn By Don McLean with Two COAs - Daniel Steiger Generation
Personally Owned & Worn By Don McLean with Two COAs - Daniel Steiger Generation

Personally Owned & Worn By Don McLean with Two COAs - Daniel Steiger Generation

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

PERSONALLY OWNED & WORN BY DON MCLEAN with TWO COAs - Phobos Germany Watch
PERSONALLY OWNED & WORN BY DON MCLEAN with TWO COAs - Phobos Germany Watch

PERSONALLY OWNED & WORN BY DON MCLEAN with TWO COAs - Phobos Germany Watch

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Power Reserve 8997 Black Tire Strap Watch
Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Power Reserve 8997 Black Tire Strap Watch

Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Power Reserve 8997 Black Tire Strap Watch

By Chopard

Located in Toronto, CA

Brand : Chopard Model: Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Power Control LUC Reference Number: 8997 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Ste...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Men's Oris Stainless Steel Swiss Automatic Chronograph Exhibition Wrist Watch
Men's Oris Stainless Steel Swiss Automatic Chronograph Exhibition Wrist Watch

Men's Oris Stainless Steel Swiss Automatic Chronograph Exhibition Wrist Watch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Enjoy the impressive chronograph dial of this Men's Oris 690 Stainless Steel Artelier Worldtimer Swiss 38mm Automatic Chronograph Wrist Watch. With exhibition case back, you can vie...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Omega Speedmaster Steel Black Panda Dial Automatic Mens Watch 3210.51.00
Omega Speedmaster Steel Black Panda Dial Automatic Mens Watch 3210.51.00

Omega Speedmaster Steel Black Panda Dial Automatic Mens Watch 3210.51.00

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Pre Owned Omega Speedmaster 40mm Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Mens Watch 3210.51.00. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement And Features: Rou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Longines Weems L674.1 Chronograph Automatic Limited Edition Mens Watch
Longines Weems L674.1 Chronograph Automatic Limited Edition Mens Watch

Longines Weems L674.1 Chronograph Automatic Limited Edition Mens Watch

By Longines

Located in Toronto, CA

Description Brand: Longines Model: Weems Reference Number: L674.1 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case wi...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1972 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic with Blue Vignette Dial
1972 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic with Blue Vignette Dial

1972 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic with Blue Vignette Dial

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat 808
Breitling Chronomat 808

Breitling Chronomat 808

By Breitling

Located in istanbul, TR

Brand: Breitling Model Name: Breitling Vintage Chronomat Steel Watch 217012 808 Model Number: 808 Gender: Mens Movement: Original Breitling manual-winding chronograph movement. Case...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sicura by Breitling 17 Jewels Stainless Steel Men's Hand Wind Date Watch, 38mm
Sicura by Breitling 17 Jewels Stainless Steel Men's Hand Wind Date Watch, 38mm

Sicura by Breitling 17 Jewels Stainless Steel Men's Hand Wind Date Watch, 38mm

Located in New York, NY

Case Size: 38mm Band Length: 7" Hallmark: Sicura Weight: 82.9 Grams Condition: Good condition, minor scratches on crystal, just serviced. Item #: BR-1364-080124-05

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s
Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s

Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company / By Valjoux STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Post-War Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Heuer Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial circa 1990's
Heuer Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial circa 1990's

Heuer Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial circa 1990's

By Heuer

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 3 Reg. Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1990's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diameter 35mm MOVE...

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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Breitling Top Time For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the breitling top time you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and Gold Plate. Finding a breitling top time for sale for men should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Breitling Top Time?

Prices for a breitling top time can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $7,600, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,995.

Breitling for sale on 1stDibs

For pilots and others in love with flight, no brand is more closely associated with the world of aviation than Breitling. From the beginning, watchmaker Léon Breitling, who opened his shop in the Swiss Jura Mountains in 1884, was focused on chronographs and their uses in the burgeoning fields of sports, science and industry.

After Léon’s death, in 1914, his son Gaston continued along his father’s trajectory. An early fan of aeronautics, Gaston introduced one of the first wrist-worn chronographs, a welcome upgrade for pilots used to executing complex maneuvers while juggling a pocket watch.

In 1934, Gaston’s son Willy made another leap in the chronograph’s evolution, patenting the first wristwatch with two pushers — one to start and stop elapsed time and one to reset — a feature now taken for granted.

But perhaps the most significant development under Willy’s leadership was the Chronomat watch. Introduced in 1942, it featured a patented rotating slide-rule bezel for making calculations on the fly. This innovation led to the 1952 creation of the brand’s signature timepiece: the Breitling Navitimer.

Designed in partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, it was adopted as the official watch of the AOPA in 1959 and remains the world’s most iconic pilot’s watch. Not content to rule just the air, Breitling developed dive watches as well, including the Superocean, released in 1957, and the Transocean, which followed in 1958. The house also took its show on the road, producing dashboard clocks and then watches in partnership with luxury automaker Bentley.

The Navitimer, however, still reigns supreme among pilots everywhere. Given the stature earned by Top Gun since its release — as well as the excitement around Top Gun: Maverick — it's never too late to pick up a vintage Breitling Top Gun Navitimer, displaying the official logo of the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School, for yourself or your favorite wingman.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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Questions About Breitling
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Breitling's streamlined and minimalistic Colt watch is a good watch for everyday. Though it's not considered a luxury watch, it is a great option for anyone interested in a functional sports watch.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    As the name suggests, the Breitling Emergency watch has an integrated antenna system and is used in emergency situations. When the beacon is activated, the watch broadcasts a distress signal of approximately 100 miles and remains operational for 48 hours unless turned off. Find a wide range of vintage Breitling watches on 1stDibs.