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wills55
 Post subject: Breitling 179 Unsigned
PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 6:19 pm 
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Hello,
I know nothing on my impulse buy Breitling 179, http://www.ebay.com/itm/161887259308
I paid $600.
Thanks for any help.

Added the link, thanks Dracha.


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 11:08 pm 
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I know nothing on your impulse buy Breitling 179, ebay #1618887259308 without a proper link to the auction

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 11:45 pm 
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Dracha wrote:
I know nothing on your impulse buy Breitling 179, ebay #1618887259308 without a proper link to the auction


Wish I could figure out how to like this post using tapatalk


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watch seems correct - and as "signed" as it should be for the period.


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I saw that earlier and the fact it says it's a 40mm watch was worrisome.


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Thanks WatchFred. After a search I saw a Breitling signed bridge on a near nos 1946 179 model with a Venus 170 movement and wondered if the bridge on this one was a red flag.
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wills55 wrote:
Thanks WatchFred. After a search I saw a Breitling signed bridge on a near nos 1946 179 model with a Venus 170 movement and wondered if the bridge on this one was a red flag.


Earlier bridges than 1946 generally weren't signed on the Venus 170.
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Thanks vintage,
A helpful search found this bridge subject was discussed in detail on this forum in 2012.
40mm did sound too big at first. The seller may have included the crown. I'll find out.
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Watch arrived today, 37mmX42mm, 20mm strap. Keeping good time. Will have it serviced and a new crystal put on it.
Now to find a service person for the Venus movement...
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