{"product_id":"breitling-top-time-chronograph-ref-2008-reverse-panda-dial-c-1969","title":"Breitling Top Time Chronograph Ref. 2008 – Reverse Panda Dial – c.1969","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale is this highly attractive vintage Breitling Top Time Chronograph, reference 2008, dating from the late 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example features the desirable black reverse panda dial configuration, contrasting silver chronograph registers, gold-plated cushion case and manual wind chronograph movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Top Time is one of Breitling's most collectible vintage ranges, and this example has fantastic wrist presence thanks to its distinctive case shape and strong motorsport-inspired styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breitling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top Time Chronograph\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual Wind Chronograph\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-Plated Cushion Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Reverse Panda Dial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Rally-Style Leather Strap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChronograph:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operating as expected at time of listing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe watch presents well for its age and has excellent vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dial has strong visual appeal, with good contrast between the black dial and silver sub-registers. The acrylic crystal remains clear with only minor signs of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gold-plated case shows honest age-related wear, including areas of plating wear\/loss to the case edges and flanks, as clearly shown in the photographs. This is consistent with a vintage gold-plated watch of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe watch is currently running and the chronograph functions are operating. Service history is unknown, so no guarantee is given regarding long-term accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition report.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreitling Top Time Chronograph Ref. 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Rally-Style Leather Strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is watch only. No original box or papers are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fantastic opportunity to acquire a sought-after vintage Breitling chronograph with classic late-1960s styling, reverse panda dial and strong wrist presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe watch will be securely packaged and dispatched fully insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to message with any questions or requests for additional photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquila Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63406946713930,"sku":"TOPTIME-2008-001","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/2689\/8506\/files\/s-l1600_d0e41b36-66f1-49be-9c9d-de4e95f41f49.webp?v=1788353988","url":"https:\/\/www.aquilatimepieces.co.uk\/products\/breitling-top-time-chronograph-ref-2008-reverse-panda-dial-c-1969","provider":"Aquila Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}