: I wrote a piece on this watch that was re-posted on Hodinkee a
: while back:
:
: http://www.automobiliac.com/automobiliac/2012/6/25/jim-clark-and-his-breitling-top-time.html

: I think it's a way undervalued collectible, contrasted with all
: this over-wrought obsession about "derek bells" and
: "sifferts" and "mcqueens". Clark was head
: and shoulders above all of them. His watch should have at least
: that amount of respect, no? Just shows, to me, that collectors
: are more swayed by marketing than they think they are. If
: Breitling re-issued the Top Time with Jim Clark photos, people
: would be all hot and bothered about them. As it is, they are not
: terribly sought after. And they are just as cool as an early
: Carrera, in my opinion. Though I do prefer the lug design of the
: carrera case.

Hi there great article and I agree with everything you say - though without the 'legend' status attached to the Heuer's we know and love, they are still design classics. I have often wondered why Breitling have not re-issed this watch - it seems they focus on their aeronautical side of things. And yes the Top Time is a great (much cheaper) version of the Carrera with as much coolness factor and design ethic to keep any motor racing/watch fan happy. I hope this will not push up prices! Better get looking for a good'un....