Breitling Rare 18k Yellow Gold Top Time Ref. 2004 Chronograph Wristwatch - Nov 16, 2022 | Luxe Auctioneers, Inc In Fl
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Breitling Rare 18K Yellow Gold Top Time Ref. 2004 Chronograph Wristwatch

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Breitling Rare 18K Yellow Gold Top Time Ref. 2004 Chronograph Wristwatch
Breitling Rare 18K Yellow Gold Top Time Ref. 2004 Chronograph Wristwatch
Item Details
Description

The Breitling Top Time 2 register chronograph ref. 2004 in 18k gold with Breitling 's signature reverse panda dial features a 17 jewel manual wind movement based on the iconic Venus caliber 188. The watch has a 45 minute register and tachometer chapter ring. It is rare to find an example in the same condition as the example offered.

The Breitling Top Time was introduced in the 1960 's as an affordable chronograph wristwatch for young sporting enthusiasts. The watch was made famous by the James Bond movie "Thunderball" upon it 's release in 1965. The 18k solid gold variation is the rarest with the stainless steel being the most prevalent example followed by the gold plated variant.

Dial: black reverse "panda" dial with white subsidiary dials and applied gilt baton markers signed "BREITLING GENEVE" below the "B" logo and "TOP TIME" with "SWISS MADE" at 6:00 
Movement:  17 jewel caliber 188 2 button chronograph 
Case:  18k yellow gold round case 
Size:  approx. 36mm and approx. 43mm from lug tip to lug tip 
Signed:  case, dial and movement 
Box:  no 
Papers:  no 
Accessories:  associated leather strap

Condition
Case: The case is in mint unpolished condition
Dial:  The dial is in mint condition
Movement:  Movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion.  Please note that Luxe Auctioneers does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Luxe Auctioneers. Any reference to condition in the condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot (I.e., the condition report may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome). Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. The condition report may not refer to al faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation but rather the condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion (I.e., information regarding color, clarity and weight of gemstones are opinions only and not statements of fact). Please also note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (I.e., the images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual colors and shades). For these reasons, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species. Please be advised that wristbands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS " IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
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Breitling Rare 18K Yellow Gold Top Time Ref. 2004 Chronograph Wristwatch

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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Starting Price $1,000
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