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MancBen
 Post subject: Top Time 810
PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 12:45 am 
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Hello All

I've found a Breitling which I think is beautiful and have an opportunity to buy. It will be my first. Could I please ask for any views as to correctness? Many thanks.
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 Post subject: Re: Top Time 810
PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 1:25 am 
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correct and exceptionally nice !


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 Post subject: Re: Top Time 810
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Thank you very much for responding WatchFred.

I come at this as a complete novice, but having considered a number of threads on this forum (most of which are punctuated with very insightful comments by WatchFred), would I be correct in concluding the following about this watch:

1. It is a Generation 1 Top Time 810?
2. It would have left the factory in 1964?
3. It is a 'toploader', and this means that the only way to see the movement is by removing the front of the watch (crystal, hands and dial)?
4. The movement should be a Venus 178?
5. The serial number will be on the inside of the back of the case (underneath the movement)?

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 Post subject: Re: Top Time 810
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Correct to all!


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 Post subject: Re: Top Time 810
PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:42 am 
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Thank you Waynepjr1 - my hours of research appear to be paying off!

The seller is asking for GBP2.5k - does anyone know if that is reasonable/too much/a bargain for a watch in this condition?

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 Post subject: Re: Top Time 810
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Fred is the better valuator than I but... $3k range about right. Seeing conversion rate, price would be $3.6k which is high for ME.


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quite reasonable, even cheap considering the condition.


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 Post subject: Re: Top Time 810
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Thank you both very much. I think I'll go for it - watch this space!


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lume is lovely. Suggest the case may be polished - hard to tell for sure, but lugs may be rounded, looks very shiny and scratch free overall, but that would be commensurate with the condition of the dial.
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Amazing condition and in my opinion the most beautiful version of the 810! congratulations! enjoy!
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Thank you for the further comments. I managed to knock the seller down a bit more and am delighted to be able to share some pictures of my very first vintage Breitling. ImageImageImageImage


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great piece in exceptional condition !
congrats, well done !
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What a stunning piece! Congratulations on your purchase!
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Very nice. Congrats!
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Breitling-Top-T ... 7675.l2557

This one just sold for $4k. You certainly did well with that purchase i think. Congratulations again!
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