: Jeff,
: I think it looks great on the BOR, so don't get me wrong. I do
: think leather can really dress up a watch like this - I think it
: drives the eye to the watch. I don't know if it would period
: correct, but a tan alligator strap is what I would try. I like
: to switch out straps to give a watch a different look. I'd wear
: that watch on the BOR for a while and put it on a gator strap
: for a while and maybe a horween strap.

: This is my Breitling as I received it (watch is in rough shape,
: bracelet was a drug store piece of junk)
:
:

: This is the Breitling on a modestly priced gator strap (watch had
: been restored at ChronoDeco by this time)
:
:

Mike - That is a REALLY good looking Breitling Top-Time! It looks great on the brown alligator. Terrific contrast with the reverse panda dial! I appreciate your feedback, thank you. I was lucky enough to recently purchase an Autavia 7763 MH from the original owner. He bought it new at the Airforce BX in Tripoli in '68. It will be the next restoration job.