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Legmaker72
PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:17 pm 
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Hey guys,
I am interested in joining the Breitling family and I am looking for a Crosswind Special with a black dial in particular. I was wondering what you guys thought one should sell for if it was in good shape, say rated 95%?
I will be keeping my eye out for one, and I'd like to make sure I don't get taken for a ride.
I'm hoping you guys could help me out as this would be my introduction to the Breitlings.
And what do I need to do to know for sure if it is Authentic? Especially if it's not local and I can't have an AD look at it for me.
Thanks in advance guys!
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Legmaker72 wrote:
Hey guys,
I am interested in joining the Breitling family and I am looking for a Crosswind Special with a black dial in particular. I was wondering what you guys thought one should sell for if it was in good shape, say rated 95%?
I will be keeping my eye out for one, and I'd like to make sure I don't get taken for a ride.
I'm hoping you guys could help me out as this would be my introduction to the Breitlings.
And what do I need to do to know for sure if it is Authentic? Especially if it's not local and I can't have an AD look at it for me.
Thanks in advance guys!
Christopher


Hey Chris, good to see you over here. I'm sure some of the more knowledgeable guys here will have some good answers for you... stay tuned

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I'm not especially familiar with it's prices but I think it would be nice to get it from around 2300-2500$.
Don't have to worry about fakes, never seen it faked. If there's any they are very low quality, so you can't be fooled.
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bnewbie wrote:
I'm not especially familiar with it's prices but I think it would be nice to get it from around 2300-2500$.
Don't have to worry about fakes, never seen it faked. If there's any they are very low quality, so you can't be fooled.


My initial thought was that's a bit high, but it's a popular watch so I think bnewbie is likely correct (surprise!! :D )
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Roffensian wrote:
My initial thought was that's a bit high, but it's a popular watch

Yes, and it's B44.
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bnewbie wrote:
Roffensian wrote:
My initial thought was that's a bit high, but it's a popular watch

Yes, and it's B44.


Can you explain B44? Sorry for the newb question...

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Legmaker72 wrote:
bnewbie wrote:
Roffensian wrote:
My initial thought was that's a bit high, but it's a popular watch

Yes, and it's B44.


Can you explain B44? Sorry for the newb question...


The movement is a Breitling 44 (that's the reference number). It's based on the ETA 2892 and is considered to be a high quality movement - same as is used in the Blackbird and (essentially) the Bentley 6.75.
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On the correct Bracelet, I think the watch is worth around $2500, maybe a bit more. On a strap or the incorrect bracelet, it is worth less. It all depends. The Crosswind Special is a watch that is quite popular, but It doesn't move at $3000. At $2500 it should move, but in this market it is hard to say.

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Thanks guys! It's nice to get a better idea of what to pay for one.
I appreciate the feedback.
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