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Breitling Top-Time Ref. 810 Mk.1

Partially verified

The Breitling Top-Time Reference 810 Mk.1 is a men's stainless steel manual-wind chronograph measuring 38mm in diameter. The object is identified as having a Mark 1 stainless steel case and a later-replacement Mark 2 silver dial. The chronograph features original pump-style pushers and a winding crown. The watch is presented on a two-piece brown crocodile leather strap. The screw-down caseback bears factory markings including the Breitling logo and text denoting stainless steel, waterproof, shock protected, and antimagnetic properties. Mechanically, the watch has been recently serviced and is reported to operate within COSC standards, although the specific movement caliber is not detailed in the source documentation. Luminous material is present on some indices while missing on others, and the watch is sold without original box or paperwork. The auction description notes that the steel case shows evidence of past polishing.

Front view of the Breitling Top-Time chronograph featuring a silver dial and leather strap.
Front view of the Breitling Top-Time chronograph featuring a silver dial and leather strap. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Breitling
Reference
810 Mk.1
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
سوئیس
Source-reported serial
106XXXX

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case defined as a Mark 1 generation. The source notes that the case has undergone polishing in the past, though it remains in good condition with minimal surface wear. It retains the original winding crown and pump-style pushers.

The silver dial is identified as a Mark 2 replacement. It displays a tachymeter scale on the outer periphery. Regarding the luminous material, it remains intact on the 11, 12, and 1 o'clock markers, is incomplete at 2, 8, and 10, and is absent on the 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 indices. The hands are reported to be in good vintage condition without degradation of the luminous material.

Evidence for this section
  • “ساختار کلی آن با ترکیب قاب مارک ۱ و صفحه جایگزین مارک ۲ شناسایی می‌شود”
  • “بدنه استیل این ساعت طبق توضیحات منبع در گذشته پولیش خورده است”
  • “صفحه نقره‌ای این مدل طبق منبع یک صفحه جایگزین بعدی از نوع مارک دو (Mark 2) است”

Caseback and Markings

The watch is equipped with a screw-down caseback constructed of stainless steel. It is etched with technical inscriptions including the manufacturer's name, the Breitling logo, and labels identifying the metal and functional characteristics.

Visible markings confirm the watch is designated as shock protected, antimagnetic, and waterproof.

Evidence for this section
  • “پشت قاب نیز پیچی بوده و نشان‌های کارخانه سازنده، عبارت استیل ضدزنگ و ویژگی‌های ضدآب و ضد مغناطیس بودن تاریخی روی آن حک شده است”

Mechanical Condition

The watch has undergone a recent service, according to the provided documentation. It is reported to function within COSC accuracy standards, and

The specific mechanical caliber housed within the case is not specified. The watch does not include any additional accessories, such as original boxes or historical documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “از نظر کارکرد مکانیکی، طبق گزارش منبع ساعت اخیراً سرویس شده و با دقت منطبق بر استانداردهای COSC کار می‌کند”
  • “این ساعت فاقد متعلقات اضافی نظیر جعبه یا اسناد همراه است”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used in this Ref. 810 Mk.1?
  • Can the provenance of the Mark 2 replacement dial be verified through service records?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Breitling Top-Time Ref. 810 Mk.1
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBreitling“برند: Breitling”
ModelTop-Time“مدل: Top-Time”
Reference810 Mk.1“شماره رفرنس: 810 Mk.1”
Case Diameter38mm“قطر ۳۸ میلی‌متر”
Case MaterialStainless Steel“جنس قاب: فولاد ضدزنگ (Stainless Steel)”
Serial Number106XXXX“شماره سریال: 106XXXX”
Service StatusRecently serviced“اخیراً سرویس شده و با دقت منطبق بر استانداردهای COSC کار می‌کند”

Visible details

  • Silver-toned dial with tachymeter scale
  • Original pump-style chronograph pushers
  • Engraved caseback with Breitling logo and technical specifications
  • Brown two-piece leather strap

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber not identified in source documentation
  • Independent technical verification of components not performed by platform

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی کرنوگراف Breitling Top-Time Ref. 810 Mk.1

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record b2be47d851

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