Breitling Top Time - Revision history

Richard: /* Links */

2021-03-31T13:15:59Z

Links

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	[[File:Breitling Top Time Ref. 7656 large.jpg\|thumb\|Breitling Top Time Ref. 7656]]		[[File:Breitling Top Time Ref. 7656 large.jpg\|thumb\|Breitling Top Time Ref. 7656]]
	Breitling Top Time Ref. 7656’s distinct feature is its 12-hour rotating bezel. It’s one of only two models in this series that included the feature. The other Top Time that used a bezel is Ref. 1765. The watch has a black main dial with three white sub-dials.		Breitling Top Time Ref. 7656’s distinct feature is its 12-hour rotating bezel. It’s one of only two models in this series that included the feature. The other Top Time that used a bezel is Ref. 1765. The watch has a black main dial with three white sub-dials.

			[[File:Breitling Top Time timeline grande.jpg\|thumb\|Top Time Time Line]]

	==Links==		==Links==

Richard: /* REF. 815 */

2021-03-30T17:30:04Z

REF. 815

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	Ref. 814 used the earliest Breitling Top Time movement, Venus caliber 178. It’s characterized by its stainless steel screw-back cushion case and the pop of orange hand or hands. Some consider this particular model as a transition piece from the comparatively dull monochromatic and dichromatic schemes of the 1960s to the more colorful and “progressive” 1970s. This watch was available in two dial variations. One featured a black main dial with white sub dials, while the other used a white sunburst main dial with black sub dials.		Ref. 814 used the earliest Breitling Top Time movement, Venus caliber 178. It’s characterized by its stainless steel screw-back cushion case and the pop of orange hand or hands. Some consider this particular model as a transition piece from the comparatively dull monochromatic and dichromatic schemes of the 1960s to the more colorful and “progressive” 1970s. This watch was available in two dial variations. One featured a black main dial with white sub dials, while the other used a white sunburst main dial with black sub dials.
	===<big>REF. 815</big>===		===<big>REF. 815</big>===
	Breitling Top Time Ref. 815 appeared for the first time in the 1970 catalog. It features a stainless steel, snap-back round case, within which lies the Valjoux 7736 movement. It came with a silver sunburst main dial and three black sub dials. The Breitling 815 Long Playing is a perennial favourite amongst watch collectors ~~and it is not hard to see why~~. With a large stainless steel 38mm case and a reverse panda dial with a beautiful silver sunburst finish, it is a very accessible watch especially for those first getting into vintage.		Breitling Top Time Ref. 815 appeared for the first time in the 1970 catalog. It features a stainless steel, snap-back round case, within which lies the Valjoux 7736 movement. It came with a silver sunburst main dial and three black sub dials. The Breitling 815 Long Plaing/Playing is a perennial favourite amongst watch collectors. With a large stainless steel 38mm case and a reverse panda dial with a beautiful silver sunburst finish, it is a very accessible watch especially for those first getting into vintage.

	815 was the successor to the previous 810 Top Time. Released in the 70’s, this was a classic sport watch that was nicknamed ‘Long Playing’ by collectors due to its unusually long power reserve. The 52-hour power reserve was achieved by using a longer mainspring.		815 was the successor to the previous 810 Top Time. Released in the 70’s, this was a classic sport watch that was nicknamed ‘Long Playing’ by collectors due to its unusually long power reserve. The 52-hour power reserve was achieved by using a longer mainspring.

Richard: /* REF. 815 */

2021-03-30T17:28:50Z

REF. 815

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	[[File:Breitling-long-plaing-ref-8154-mens-vintage-watch-985840.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Breitling-long-plaing-ref-8154-mens-vintage-watch-985840.jpg\|thumb]]
	[[File:Bretling 815.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Bretling 815.jpg\|thumb\|Breitling 815 LP]]

	===<big>REF. 824</big>===		===<big>REF. 824</big>===

Richard: /* REF. 815 */

2021-03-30T17:27:48Z

REF. 815

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	Ref. 814 used the earliest Breitling Top Time movement, Venus caliber 178. It’s characterized by its stainless steel screw-back cushion case and the pop of orange hand or hands. Some consider this particular model as a transition piece from the comparatively dull monochromatic and dichromatic schemes of the 1960s to the more colorful and “progressive” 1970s. This watch was available in two dial variations. One featured a black main dial with white sub dials, while the other used a white sunburst main dial with black sub dials.		Ref. 814 used the earliest Breitling Top Time movement, Venus caliber 178. It’s characterized by its stainless steel screw-back cushion case and the pop of orange hand or hands. Some consider this particular model as a transition piece from the comparatively dull monochromatic and dichromatic schemes of the 1960s to the more colorful and “progressive” 1970s. This watch was available in two dial variations. One featured a black main dial with white sub dials, while the other used a white sunburst main dial with black sub dials.
	===<big>REF. 815</big>===		===<big>REF. 815</big>===
	Breitling Top Time Ref. 815 appeared for the first time in the 1970 catalog. It features a stainless steel, snap-back round case, within which lies the Valjoux 7736 movement. It came with a silver sunburst main dial and three black sub dials.		Breitling Top Time Ref. 815 appeared for the first time in the 1970 catalog. It features a stainless steel, snap-back round case, within which lies the Valjoux 7736 movement. It came with a silver sunburst main dial and three black sub dials. The Breitling 815 Long Playing is a perennial favourite amongst watch collectors and it is not hard to see why. With a large stainless steel 38mm case and a reverse panda dial with a beautiful silver sunburst finish, it is a very accessible watch especially for those first getting into vintage.

			815 was the successor to the previous 810 Top Time. Released in the 70’s, this was a classic sport watch that was nicknamed ‘Long Playing’ by collectors due to its unusually long power reserve. The 52-hour power reserve was achieved by using a longer mainspring.

			[[File:Breitling-long-plaing-ref-8154-mens-vintage-watch-985840.jpg\|thumb]]
			[[File:Bretling 815.jpg\|thumb]]

	===<big>REF. 824</big>===		===<big>REF. 824</big>===
	====REF. 824-3====		====REF. 824-3====

Richard: /* REF. 1765 */

2020-05-26T16:34:35Z

REF. 1765

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	Breitling Top Time Ref. 824.4 is also a water-resistant watch, although unlike its sibling, it used a gold-plated round case. It was also only available in a 24-hour black main dial with white sub dial option.		Breitling Top Time Ref. 824.4 is also a water-resistant watch, although unlike its sibling, it used a gold-plated round case. It was also only available in a 24-hour black main dial with white sub dial option.
	===<big>REF. 1765</big>===		===<big>REF. 1765</big>===
	[[File:Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765.jpg\|thumb\|Top Time Ref. 1765]]		[[File:Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 large.jpg\|thumb\|Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765]]
	The Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 is also known as the Jean-Claude Killy, after the famous alpine ski racer who owned this particular model.		The Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 is also known as the Jean-Claude Killy, after the famous alpine ski racer who owned this particular model.
	It used the Valjoux 7736 in a 42-mm stainless steel case, which was larger than most Top Time cases. It came with a black dial with three white sub-dials and a bezel.		It used the Valjoux 7736 in a 42-mm stainless steel case, which was larger than most Top Time cases. It came with a black dial with three white sub-dials and a bezel.

Richard: /* REF. 1765 */

2020-05-26T16:33:20Z

REF. 1765

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	Breitling Top Time Ref. 824.4 is also a water-resistant watch, although unlike its sibling, it used a gold-plated round case. It was also only available in a 24-hour black main dial with white sub dial option.		Breitling Top Time Ref. 824.4 is also a water-resistant watch, although unlike its sibling, it used a gold-plated round case. It was also only available in a 24-hour black main dial with white sub dial option.
	===<big>REF. 1765</big>===		===<big>REF. 1765</big>===
	[[File:Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765\|thumb\|~~Breitling~~ Top Time Ref. 1765]]		[[File:Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765.jpg\|thumb\|Top Time Ref. 1765]]
	The Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 is also known as the Jean-Claude Killy, after the famous alpine ski racer who owned this particular model.		The Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 is also known as the Jean-Claude Killy, after the famous alpine ski racer who owned this particular model.
	It used the Valjoux 7736 in a 42-mm stainless steel case, which was larger than most Top Time cases. It came with a black dial with three white sub-dials and a bezel.		It used the Valjoux 7736 in a 42-mm stainless steel case, which was larger than most Top Time cases. It came with a black dial with three white sub-dials and a bezel.

Richard: /* REF. 1765 */

2020-05-26T16:31:35Z

REF. 1765

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	Breitling Top Time Ref. 824.4 is also a water-resistant watch, although unlike its sibling, it used a gold-plated round case. It was also only available in a 24-hour black main dial with white sub dial option.		Breitling Top Time Ref. 824.4 is also a water-resistant watch, although unlike its sibling, it used a gold-plated round case. It was also only available in a 24-hour black main dial with white sub dial option.
	===<big>REF. 1765</big>===		===<big>REF. 1765</big>===
	[[File:Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 ~~large.jpg~~\|thumb]Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765]]		[[File:Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765\|thumb\|Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765]]
	The Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 is also known as the Jean-Claude Killy, after the famous alpine ski racer who owned this particular model.		The Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 is also known as the Jean-Claude Killy, after the famous alpine ski racer who owned this particular model.
	It used the Valjoux 7736 in a 42-mm stainless steel case, which was larger than most Top Time cases. It came with a black dial with three white sub-dials and a bezel.		It used the Valjoux 7736 in a 42-mm stainless steel case, which was larger than most Top Time cases. It came with a black dial with three white sub-dials and a bezel.

Richard: /* REF. 1765 */

2020-05-26T16:31:06Z

REF. 1765

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	Breitling Top Time Ref. 824.4 is also a water-resistant watch, although unlike its sibling, it used a gold-plated round case. It was also only available in a 24-hour black main dial with white sub dial option.		Breitling Top Time Ref. 824.4 is also a water-resistant watch, although unlike its sibling, it used a gold-plated round case. It was also only available in a 24-hour black main dial with white sub dial option.
	===<big>REF. 1765</big>===		===<big>REF. 1765</big>===
	[[File:Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 large.jpg\|thumb]Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765]		[[File:Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 large.jpg\|thumb]Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765]]
	The Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 is also known as the Jean-Claude Killy, after the famous alpine ski racer who owned this particular model.		The Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 is also known as the Jean-Claude Killy, after the famous alpine ski racer who owned this particular model.
	It used the Valjoux 7736 in a 42-mm stainless steel case, which was larger than most Top Time cases. It came with a black dial with three white sub-dials and a bezel.		It used the Valjoux 7736 in a 42-mm stainless steel case, which was larger than most Top Time cases. It came with a black dial with three white sub-dials and a bezel.

Richard: /* REF. 1765 */

2020-05-26T16:30:49Z

REF. 1765

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	Breitling Top Time Ref. 824.4 is also a water-resistant watch, although unlike its sibling, it used a gold-plated round case. It was also only available in a 24-hour black main dial with white sub dial option.		Breitling Top Time Ref. 824.4 is also a water-resistant watch, although unlike its sibling, it used a gold-plated round case. It was also only available in a 24-hour black main dial with white sub dial option.
	===<big>REF. 1765</big>===		===<big>REF. 1765</big>===
	[[File:Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 large.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 large.jpg\|thumb]Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765]
	The Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 is also known as the Jean-Claude Killy, after the famous alpine ski racer who owned this particular model.		The Breitling Top Time Ref. 1765 is also known as the Jean-Claude Killy, after the famous alpine ski racer who owned this particular model.
	It used the Valjoux 7736 in a 42-mm stainless steel case, which was larger than most Top Time cases. It came with a black dial with three white sub-dials and a bezel.		It used the Valjoux 7736 in a 42-mm stainless steel case, which was larger than most Top Time cases. It came with a black dial with three white sub-dials and a bezel.

Richard: /* REF. 810.4 */

2020-05-26T16:29:48Z

REF. 810.4

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	Breitling Top Time Ref. 810.3 used the Venus 178 which featured the sub second pillar wheel. The movement is housed in a 38-mm stainless steel round case, while the dial is protected by plexiglass crystal. Three dial variations were available for Ref. 810.3: panda, reverse panda, and an execution featuring a silver sunburst main dial with silver sub dials.		Breitling Top Time Ref. 810.3 used the Venus 178 which featured the sub second pillar wheel. The movement is housed in a 38-mm stainless steel round case, while the dial is protected by plexiglass crystal. Three dial variations were available for Ref. 810.3: panda, reverse panda, and an execution featuring a silver sunburst main dial with silver sub dials.
	====REF. 810.4====		====REF. 810.4====
			[[File:Breitling Top Time Ref. 810.4 large.jpg\|thumb\|Breitling Top Time Ref. 810.4]]
	The Breitling Top Time Ref. 810.4 was released a year after its sibling in 1967. It used the same case as Ref. 810.3 but carried one less dial option. Ref. 810.4 was offered in panda and reverse panda.		The Breitling Top Time Ref. 810.4 was released a year after its sibling in 1967. It used the same case as Ref. 810.3 but carried one less dial option. Ref. 810.4 was offered in panda and reverse panda.

	===<big>REF. 814</big>===		===<big>REF. 814</big>===
	Ref. 814 used the earliest Breitling Top Time movement, Venus caliber 178. It’s characterized by its stainless steel screw-back cushion case and the pop of orange hand or hands. Some consider this particular model as a transition piece from the comparatively dull monochromatic and dichromatic schemes of the 1960s to the more colorful and “progressive” 1970s. This watch was available in two dial variations. One featured a black main dial with white sub dials, while the other used a white sunburst main dial with black sub dials.		Ref. 814 used the earliest Breitling Top Time movement, Venus caliber 178. It’s characterized by its stainless steel screw-back cushion case and the pop of orange hand or hands. Some consider this particular model as a transition piece from the comparatively dull monochromatic and dichromatic schemes of the 1960s to the more colorful and “progressive” 1970s. This watch was available in two dial variations. One featured a black main dial with white sub dials, while the other used a white sunburst main dial with black sub dials.