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Breitling Top Time Ref. 2006 Silver Dial 37mm Square Case 1967
$2,860.84
£2,100
€2,453.55
CA$4,001.14
A$4,360.89
CHF 2,270.95
MX$52,617.30
NOK 28,546.79
SEK 26,798.79
DKK 18,324.87
About the Item
The Breitling Top Time Ref. 2006, dating from circa 1967, represents the bold design shift that defined the late 1960s. This rare reference features a distinctive 37mm square stainless steel case, giving it a geometric and avant-garde wrist presence that set it apart from the round chronographs of its era.
Freshly serviced and running within ±6 seconds per day, it performs beautifully for a watch of its age.
The dial features a striking silver sunburst finish with contrasting black subdials, forming a timeless “reverse panda” layout inspired by the high-energy world of motorsport timing instruments. This design perfectly captures the daring and experimental aesthetic of the era, balancing functionality with distinctive mid-century style.
At its heart lies a hand-wound chronograph movement, emblematic of Breitling’s precision craftsmanship before the advent of automatic chronographs.
Specifications
Model: Breitling Top Time
Reference: 2006
Year: Circa 1967
Case Size: 37mm square stainless steel
Dial: Silver sunburst with black subdials
Crystal: Plexiglass
Movement: Manual-wind chronograph
Strap: Green leather strap (aftermarket)
Water Resistance: Not guaranteed due to vintage age
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, recently serviced
Accuracy: ±6 seconds per day
Our View
An outstanding example of Breitling’s 1960s design innovation, the Top Time Ref. 2006 is a standout piece for vintage chronograph enthusiasts. Its rare square case, reverse panda dial, and superb mechanical performance make it both collectible and wearable — a testament to Breitling’s golden age of design.
- Creator:
- Strap Material:Leather
- Movement:
- Case Dimensions:Height: 1.46 in (37 mm)Width: 1.46 in (37 mm)Diameter: 1.46 in (37 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1967
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. we would consider very good condition for age.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: CHW64721stDibs: LU3915227687682
Breitling
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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