The centerpiece of the watch is a beautiful so-called "Panda" dial with easy to read dial with contrasting black registers. Besides a classic look and "panda" black registers. The dial also features an outer tachometer ring to easily measure the speed of objects, done especially for aviation and auto racing uses.
The original case has Breitling factory applied texturing that is more pronounced in this model than on others. It is so deep it almost has a bark finish look.
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 tropical gold-filled top with steel back "tropical" design give it the look of a solid gold Breitling for a fraction of the cost.
It is honest original condition with original dial and all original hands. The only replacement parts are the winding crown and also the new crystal that we just installed.
Note that the crystal had a small smudge over the 45 minute register in a few photos that was wiped off before later photos. The register is mint.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. It is keeping time within 15 seconds in all five chronometer positions, and the chronograph resets strongly and precisely to 12.
We have also installed a new mineral glass crystal to give a clear view of the tachometer scales to the very edge.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. It would also look great 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
- Year built: c. 1970
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Chronograph Timing, Subsidiary Seconds
- Model: Top Time, Ref. 2009
- 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, 2009
- Case markings (inside): Breitling Watch LTD, Swiss
- Case condition: Honest original condition. Presents very nicely on the wrist. Underside is in fair condition with plating loss. It doesn't appear to have ever been polished.
- Dial: Silver, signed Breitling Geneve, tachometer scale, gold baton indexes, black 45 minute and seconds registers, original, just short of mint condition with very slight aging visible under magnification. Note that the crystal had a small smudge over the 45 minute register in a few photos that was wiped off before later photos. The register is mint.
- Hands: Original, luminous gold batons, "lozenge" recorder hands
- Movement markings: Breitling Watch Ltd., SWISS, Seventeen Jewels, Unadjusted, 7730
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Band: Crocodile, 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 a colored band or multi-colored NATO strap if you would like a more fashion forward style.
- Width between lugs: 20mm
- Crystal type: Mineral glass, mint condition
- Servicing: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
- 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
