BREITLING 810 Top Time Mk 1 - Reverse Panda - Venus 178 - Vintage 1966
BREITLING 810 Top Time Mk 1 - Reverse Panda - Venus 178 - Vintage 1966
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BREITLING
Top Time
810
A stunning example of the rarer Mk 1 reference 810 Top Time only made during 1965 - 1966 and only with reverse panda dial.
An iconic vintage Breitling that is rare to find, especially in such a desirable condition...
Case
Stainless steel
38 mm diameter
Signed snap on case back
Signed Breitling crown
Movement
Venus 178 calibre mechanical manual winding
Signed Breitling Watch Ltd
Dial
Breitling 'Cursive B' logo
Black dial with small sub dials
Cream patina tritium markers
Dial in near mint condition
Strap/Bracelet
Tan leather strap and steel pin buckle
Dating to 1966
Case number - 1080xxx
In overall excellent condition with very minor wear and marks to case, case back and lugs, see photos.
Still under-rated when compared to other classic Panda dial chronographs from the 1960s, though the 38mm case and overall design is far more aesthetically pleasing than its main competitor from that era.
In recent years the re-introduction of the Top Time to Breitling's collection has cast a firm spot light on how desirable the originals really are...
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