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Hi, came across some Breitling TopTime watches so got inquisitive about their history, what was special about them and whats their story? Any links/info on them much appreciated,

Thanks

They're essentially the entry level models.

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1961 ref 806
1967 ref 2002
1991 A10096
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Thanks for the info!

Don't get me wrong, though. My 2002 is still my favorite. It took me almost 10 years to get the exact one I wanted with box and papers.

There isn't much info out there specifically about them. The Israeli Breitling club has pics of most models.

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1961 ref 806
1967 ref 2002
1991 A10096
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The TopTime line came into being sometime around the early Sixties.

My impression from advertising copy is that Breitling were trying to create a more youthful and fashionable line of watches that might appeal to a younger market who may not be that interested in the tool watch
elements of their existing lines.

Probably a great idea for them at the time, however had they called there three register toptime (which has the Venus 178 movement) the "Brands Hatch", they might have a different value now.

here's the press blurb on Toptimes









and a period ad

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"I spent most of my money on Booze, Breitling and Boats. The rest I wasted" - mostly Elmore Leonard

Nice piece, congrats !

Here's my little beauty

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"I spent most of my money on Booze, Breitling and Boats. The rest I wasted" - mostly Elmore Leonard

I thought Raquel Welch had a Cockpit

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"In the end there can be but one"

To me this looks like a Top Time 810 in this pic, although I had heard it was a Co-Pilot too, never checked, but where is the bezel ?

Its a AVI / Co-Pilot
the subdials are larger than the toptimes and even uneven in size if you look closely
I think the bezel (polished SS) is just hrd to see in the B/W pic ?

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"I spent most of my money on Booze, Breitling and Boats. The rest I wasted" - mostly Elmore Leonard

I'll take the watch, they can keep the outfit! Mine is a 1967 that was sold new in 1970. They certainly weren't flying off the shelves!

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1961 ref 806
1967 ref 2002
1991 A10096
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Thank you!

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1961 ref 806
1967 ref 2002
1991 A10096
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Whew, thanks for the tips guys!

FAAAANTASTIC documents Dracha. Never seen them before. Love the copy on it.

Do you know where they are from? Do you have a date of publication?