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

Name: 1966 Breitling Top Time Vintage Ref. 2003 Mens Chronograph Watch - Gold Plated
Brand: Breitling
Price: 2743.37 CHF
Availability: InStock

$3,369

£2,549.46

€2,940.33

CA$4,704.58

A$5,270.64

CHF 2,743.37

MX$64,186.36

NOK 34,946.82

SEK 32,910.04

DKK 21,949.20

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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 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on other online sites. 1966 BREITLING TOP TIME Vintage Ref. 2003 Mens Chronograph Watch - 18K Gold Plated & Stainless Steel All Original - Elegant Silver Dial - 1 Year Warranty 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. Detailed Appraisal: 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 - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity SKU 10219

Creator:

Breitling

Case Material:

Gold Plate

Strap Material:

Leather

Case Shape:

Round

Movement:

Case Dimensions:

Height: 1.67 in (42.3 mm)Width: 1.38 in (35 mm)

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1966

Condition:

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.

Seller Location:

Suwanee, GA

Reference Number:

Seller: 102191stDibs: LU4333226491072

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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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