1969 Breitling Top Time 2211
Rare but affordable with 70s design aesthetic
$2850.00
Out of stock
To complement the ever-successful Navitimer—worn by the likes of musician Miles Davis and F1 driver Graham Hill—Willy Breitling developed a sportier, more contemporary collection. Breaking with traditional design codes, he tailored these new models to the dynamic lifestyle of a younger generation. In 1964, Breitling introduced the new Top Time as an affordable chronograph with simple yet elegant lines and exceptional quality and precision—the perfect watch for fashion-conscious young men and women living active lives. The name of this new collection—Top Time—was deliberately kept short, catchy, and English to underline the modern design of the collection and the energy of the time.
This watch screams 1970 from the cushion case design down to the ovular chronograph sub-registers to match. The silver sunburst dial is accented by a handset that puts orange at the forefront for legibility. The outer scale includes graduation for both a pulsometer and a general units-per-hour. The look is finished off by a script "B" logo at 12 o'clock.
This particular example was produced for a short period and in relatively low production numbers, there are usually not more than 2 or 3 available at any one time.
Super-cool, swinging 60's inspired design for the wrist!
Condition:
Overall the watch is in excellent condition for its 50 years age.
The dial has no visible imperfections; the orange accents remain vibrant. The tritium lume is original and has darkened over time.
The case is unpolished and retains its combination of factory brushed and polished services. There are some light surface scratches on the case, the most visible between the crown & buttom pusher (refer to detailed photos).
The engravings on the caseback are clear and legible.
The movement has been fully serviced by our watchmaker. Crown action is smooth and chrono buttons have crisp action. Noted that the reset pusher is feather sensitive by design. It is running strongly & accurately for its age 0 sec with amplitude of 272. (Note: Service Receipt can be provided).
Specifications:
Dial: Silver tritium panda dial, baton tritium hands
Case: Stainless steel watch case with screw-in caseback, serial: 12707XX
Crystal: Acrylic
Dimensions: 38.5mm width x 38.5mm height; 12.5mm thickness
Movement: Signed, Venus cal.175, lever escapement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance, 18,000 BPH
Bracelet: Unsigned steel bracelet, fit wrists up to 8in.
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