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| Author: | Marc-B1 [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? ? |
Hallo my friends, I'm making a data-base of my complete Breitling-collection. I discovered something "strange" on the caseback of my Chrono Superocean. Normally there are 2 lines of numbers on a Breitling caseback: 1) The reference number 2) The serial number ( masked on my photo ) But what is the meaning of the third line of numbers here ? ( V63619 )  
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? |
I've never seen that before, and it doesn't look like a factory finished number - I'm guessing that the finish looks different from the serial number??? |
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| Author: | Marc-B1 [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? |
Yes, but I bought it new at an official Breitling dealer ! ! ! 
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? |
Marc-B1 wrote: Yes, but I bought it new at an official Breitling dealer ! ! ! I have no idea, sorry. |
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| Author: | roman4405 [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? |
I don't know about the numbers but that is a great looking watch. I didn't think I'd like that dial combo but that is beautiful. |
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| Author: | swiss1 [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? |
I do know of dealers ( predominantly non uk ) that mark their own stock, infact its pretty common. It was also common for good watchmakers to mark a watch , usually VERY small when work has been done, ie.. a service mark. Although in this case the watch was new from an AD., all i can think of is a stock mark so the watch can be tracked if need be. cheers swiss1 |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? |
Roffensian wrote: Marc-B1 wrote: Yes, but I bought it new at an official Breitling dealer ! ! ! I have no idea, sorry. Me neither.  Never seen anything like that on a brand new watch. Very interesting.
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? |
swiss1 wrote: I do know of dealers ( predominantly non uk ) that mark their own stock, infact its pretty common. It was also common for good watchmakers to mark a watch , usually VERY small when work has been done, ie.. a service mark. Although in this case the watch was new from an AD., all i can think of is a stock mark so the watch can be tracked if need be. cheers swiss1 Watchmaker marks would be inside the caseback though, and wouldn't be like this. It does almost look like a stock type number from a store / distributor. @OP, which country are you in? |
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| Author: | Marc-B1 [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? |
This watch was brandnew. Thx, guys, as swiss says: I know if watchmakers service a watch, they ALWAYS "mark" it, but as far as I know, the do this with very very tiny fonts into the INNER side of the caseback. My watchmake does it too. And if you buy a 2nd hand watch, you can always see if it's serviced or not. ( or at least that "someting" has been repared.... ) I am from Belgium. I will ask my AD. |
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| Author: | GZGym1 [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? |
Is this a trusted AD? The reason I ask is because it has a Pro1 Bracelet on it..I have heard of grey market dealers marking their watches. |
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| Author: | Marc-B1 [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? |
Yes, hes a trusted and well-known AD !!! He's also on the Breitlings' website. The price was "good" becaus it was on a ProI ( I like the ProI much more than the ProII ) But it was off couse end-of-stock. Maybe that's the reason for that number ? Anyway, next time that i'm in the shop, I will ask him !  It is a real Breitling, no doubt; it's running very very good on the Witchi !  ( A "flatliner" --- but in terms of amplitude and beat error , this is very good !  )
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| Author: | sharkman [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? |
Marc-B1 wrote: Yes, hes a trusted and well-known AD !!! He's also on the Breitlings' website. The price was "good" becaus it was on a ProI ( I like the ProI much more than the ProII ) But it was off couse end-of-stock. Maybe that's the reason for that number ? Anyway, next time that i'm in the shop, I will ask him ! It is a real Breitling, no doubt; it's running very very good on the Witchi ! ( A "flatliner" --- but in terms of amplitude and beat error , this is very good ! )Of course it's real, no one was doubting that. There is no such thing as a decent SOC fake. That dial combo is my fav. Enjoy it!!!!! |
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| Author: | GZGym1 [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? |
Ya sorry if I sounded negative I was just asking. I really didnt mean to offend you if I did. Beautiful dial combo that is! Got me thinking now! Damn....No I have to stick to my top three. |
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| Author: | Marc-B1 [ Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chrono Superocean Caseback: what's the THIRD number ? ? |
Hey guys, no offence taken.  I just wanna know what the third number means. Maybe I have a "secret LE" - lol ! ! !  
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