Breitling Top Time 7656 is a charismatic chronograph from 1976 and a real eye-catcher for racing fans.
The history of Top Time begins in the early 1960s. Breitling produced this chronograph line to appeal to a younger audience. A striking design should leave the competition behind. Today the Breitling Top Time is a classic among vintage watch lovers.
This particular watch is the Reference 7656 and one of the late and rare versions of the Breitling Top Time. This watch has a large 42mm case and a rotating bezel with 12-hour markings. Most Top Time chronographs featured a fixed steel bezel and had smaller diameter.
The big highlight of this wristwatch is the incredibly well preserved condition. The deep engraving on the caseback and the razor-sharp case prove that this watch has never been polished. The bezel has natural traces of wear and reveals that this watch was worn on the wrist. The bezel gives this watch a genuine vintage look. The reverse panda dial with large sub-dials provides a real killer look. The black surface is absolutely perfect. The tritium lume in the long hour markers is original and shows a beautiful dark brown patina. The white sub-dials are also in great condition.
The heart of this Breitling Top Time is the manual wind movement Valjoux 7736, which is known to be very robust and reliable. All functions of the chronograph are working properly.
This Breitling Top Time 7656 is a reliable chronograph with an eye-catching sporty look. The excellent condition makes it a highly collectable vintage watch.
Serial number: 1.440.xxx (1976)
Int.Exe.: 22653