
The Watch
This watch is rare in so many ways!! Let us start with the name: “Kronometer Stockholm”. The company “Kronometer Stockholm” was founded in 1933 and where in business until 1976. In the beginning of Kronometer Stockholms history they mostly handled the transactions for workwatches, stopwatches, labwatches, different watches for ships, pocket watches and chronograph-based watches for measuring time. But times changed and so did the companies focus hence they switched to wristwatches which in late 1950s and 60s where there main business. Kronometer Stockholm chose to put even more focus on chronographs to the private market and opened their own shop on Roslagsgatan 9 in Stockholm during the 1960s. They mostly sold expensive pieces through their contract with Breitling. Many of these Chronographs both had Breitling and Kronometer Stockholm logo on their dials.
Breitling’s first “panda” chronographs came out in 1966, two years after the Top Time’s debut. With black chronograph registers on a silver or white background, this dial configuration is without a doubt the most desirable. Splashes of color, like the bright orange chronograph hand in this particular Top Time (a Reference 810), make the dial really pop.
This Top Time Reference 810 is as eye-catching as anything made by Rolex or Heuer, and with the sharp looks that it possesses, it’s clear to see why the Top Time was—and remains—a classic.
Specific Information
Object nr: 499
Brand: Breitling
Model: Top-Time / Kronomter Stockholm
Reference: 810
Year: 1960/70
Movement: Venus 178
Material: Steel
Original crown: Yes, (original Breitling signed crown)
Size: 38mm ex crown
Strap/Bracelet: Used, but very well preserved black leather strap
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: No/No
The Condition
The watch shows light signs from wear but it is still very beautiful with well preserved case, original dial, cream brown/yellow tritium and original hands. The dial got some signs of ageing and got some damage in the outer ring/circle as you can see in the photos.
The crystal got some small signs of use and the caseback got some scratches and damage (small spots) as seen in the photos but all information still visible. The caseback got the number 703 engraved. We are not 100% sure what that indicate, but probably some kind of identity number.
If you search for something authentic and uniqe vintage watch - this is the watch for you!
Sold "as it is”! Its controlled by our watchmaker without any signs of needing service. Long powerreserv and excellent timekeeping.
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