Top Time 2000 – Venus 188
£1,795
What’s Included
- Black leather strap
- Presentation pouch
- 12-month mechanical guarantee
- Fully insured shipping
Breitling Top Time 2000 – Venus 188 – 36mm – Recently Serviced – Circa 1965
The Breitling Top Time collection remains one of the brand’s strongest links between vintage motorsport heritage and classic chronograph design. It is therefore no surprise that Breitling chose to revive this iconic collection in recent years. This original Breitling Top Time reference 2000 represents the genuine article, dating from approximately 1965 and offering all the charm and character that made the Top Time a cult favourite amongst collectors.
Fresh from a recent in-house service completed in September 2026, this vintage chronograph is supplied with our 12-month mechanical guarantee and is ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Key Details
• Model: Breitling Top Time
• Reference: 2000
• Year: Circa 1965
• Case Size: 36mm
• Case Material: Gold-Plated Stainless Steel
• Dial: Black
• Sub-Dials: Silver Chronograph Registers at 3 and 9 O’Clock
• Tachymeter: Silver Tachymeter Ring
• Hour Markers: Applied Baton Markers
• Hands: Gold-Tone Hands
• Crystal: Plexiglass
• Movement: Manual Wind
• Calibre: Venus 188
• Jewels: 17
• Frequency: 18,000 A/h
• Power Reserve: Approximately 45 Hours
• Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant Due to Age
• Strap: Generic Black Leather Strap
• Buckle: Gold-Plated Pin Buckle
• Guarantee: 12-Month Mechanical Guarantee
Condition Report
Case: Honest vintage condition showing wear, marks and signs of age consistent with use.
Dial: Original black dial with excellent vintage character and strong visual appeal.
Sub-Dials: Clean and well-preserved silver chronograph registers.
Crystal: Plexiglass crystal showing signs of age consistent with a vintage watch.
Strap: Generic black leather strap in good wearable condition.
Overall: A genuine vintage Breitling chronograph with charming originality and period-correct character throughout.
Working Order
Recently serviced in-house on 19th September 2026.
The renowned Venus 188 manual-wind chronograph movement is operating exactly as intended.
Chronograph functions reset and operate correctly.
Supplied with our 12-month mechanical guarantee.
Our View
Vintage Breitling Top Time models have become increasingly desirable in recent years, helped by their motorsport heritage, balanced dial layouts and links to the golden age of mechanical chronographs.
The reference 2000 perfectly captures everything collectors love about the range. The black dial, contrasting silver registers and gold-plated case create a striking vintage aesthetic, while the Venus 188 movement is a respected and proven chronograph calibre that remains highly regarded today.
Recently serviced and ready to wear, this Top Time offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a genuine 1960s Breitling chronograph at an attractive price point.
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£1,795
What’s Included
- Black leather strap
- Presentation pouch
- 12-month mechanical guarantee
- Fully insured shipping
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12 Month Guarantee
| Gender | Mens, Unisex |
|---|---|
| Model | Top time |
| Stock Number | CHW7463 |
| Manufactured year | c1965 |
| Condition | Fair |
| Material | Steel |
| Movement | Manual Wind |
| Case size | 36mm |
| Dial Colour | Black |
| Strap Design | Leather |
| Box | Presentation pouch |
| Paperwork | No |
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