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Lot 195

105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 195

Breitling
Top Time

An attractive vintage wrist chronograph with panda dial, 45 min. counter and tachy scale

Sold

estimated
2.500—3.500 €
Price realized
2.900 €
specific features
Case
Steel, push back, Breitling buckle.
Dial
Silvered, sunburst finish.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.1288004
Ref.2002-33
Cal.VENUS 188
Diam.36 mm
Circa1969
Ctry.Switzerland


This Top Time impresses with its panda dial - the silvered dial with two black subdials. A beautiful contrast is provided by the contemporary, neon orange central chronograph seconds hand.
Breitling introduced the Top Time in 1964 as an entry-level chronograph to appeal to a new group of buyers. In 1965, James Bond wore a Breitling Top Time reference 2002, modified by Q in the movie "Thunderball".