Breitling Geneve Top Time Chronograph Manual Wind Ref:2003

Specifications

Year: 1965
Box/Papers: No/No
Reference: 2003

Serial: L001666
Case size: 35mm without crown/ 37mm with crown 
Movement: Breitling Calibre 188 Manual Wind 
Crystal: Acrylic 
Strap size: Full length 

Condition

This exceptional vintage Breitling Geneve Top Time Chronograph, reference 2003, dates from 1965 and is one of the brand's most iconic chronograph designs. Produced in the very same year that a Breitling Top Time (ref. 2002) achieved cinematic fame on the wrist of Sean Connery as James Bond in Thunderball, this superb reference perfectly captures the bold sporting style that made the Top Time one of the defining chronographs of the 1960s.

The beautifully proportioned gold-plated case is paired with a striking reverse panda dial, featuring a deep black main dial contrasted by silver subsidiary registers. Applied gilt baton hour markers, elegant gilt hands and the tachymeter scale combine to create a sporting aesthetic. Powered by its original manual-wind chronograph movement, the watch is presented in exceptional vintage condition, both mechanically and cosmetically. It is running perfectly, keeping excellent time within specification, with the chronograph functions operating exactly as they should.

Dial - The dial looks spectacular and shows just light wear and some age on hands and lume, which is only visible on closer inspection and under certain lighting. 

Crystal - The crystal is in excellent condition and displays the dial crisply and clearly. There are some signs of light wear around edges, only visible under loupe. 

Case - The gold plated case is in lovely vintage condition showing some wear which only adds to its 1960s vintage charm.

Strap - We have put this watch on a new leather strap which suits the watch perfectly. 

Back case - The back case is original, in very good vintage condition showing some wear and age. All markings are clearly visible.

Movement - The manual movement is in excellent cosmetic condition as well as working very well mechanically. The watch is keeping excellent time within specification. 

Crown - The crown and pushers are in great condition, original and fully functional.  

For a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear!

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Terms of sale

Please note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification.

We are a registered limited company and can be found on Companies House and therefore are legally required to accept returns within 14 days and provide our customers with fully authentic timepieces.

We guarantee the full authenticity of all out of timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

Returns

Customers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.

International buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.

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