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http://www.tradera.com/Breitling-premier-herrur-fran-1949-i-guld-double--auktion_91744353

On the back side it only says "FOND ACIER INOXYDABLE" nothing else, no numbers or anything.
Is this a genuine Breitling or is it fake?

I have added a new picture of the watch.

Best Regards
Anders

I could not see any pictures of the back in the auction. Usually for a Breitling of this vintage there will be a reference number on the outside of the case such as 787.

One common problem with old Premiers is many were in a gold case originally and during the early 80's when gold last went way high and mechanical watches were on the way out, the cases were scrapped. This left a movement and a dial from the original watch. Now that vintage watches are selling for real money, people will put the old movement and dial in a non- Breitling case and try to pass it off as a completely Breitling watch. Without pictures of the inside and outside of the case back along with the movement, I wouldn't consider this a wise choice.

Of course this is just my opinion which may be totally worthless.

Thanks for your answer, it is a bit to late, I bought it for 4000 SEK about 500 USD.

/Anders

Garbage.

Seconds hand is too big for the case, case is wrong, caseback is wrong (translation just means stainless steel).

No movement photos - steer well clear.

Nothing wrong with that. As long as you like the watch and are comfortable with what it is. Wear it and enjoy it!!

Yikes didn't see that until after I posted!

Sorry I couldn't save you some money by replying earlier, but as was said if you like it for what it is then enjoy it as an old watch - just not a Breitling.

Ok, what do you think, has the house and the back been replaced or is it just a fake?
There is an handmade inscription on the inside that says 1271 CRF 572 CRE?

Br
Anders

Sorry but the movement is not correct.

Hej Anders! Have you allready paid for the watch? I think you should try to cancel you purchase. He has strictly violated Traderas policy by claiming it´s Breitling.

Tradera är svårt. Han har nu desvärre aldrig skrivit att det är en Äkta Breitling.... Men det borde ju räcka ändå. Ser ut som en klocka ihopsatt i Sydamerika, dom gör mycket såna här jobb, desvärre riktigt lika originalen.

Lycka till // Mvh Johan

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+Misc

Upon further review I think it is all wrong, if I recall correctly, the minute recorder subdial should be 45 minute instead of the 30 minutes on this watch. I am afraid Roff is right.

Hi, thank you all for replying!
You learn as long as you live. I will try to cancel the purchase.

Best Regards
Anders

The purchase has been canceled, thanks again for all the help.

Glad you managed to get your money back!

Hopefully we'll be able to give you some better news on the next one that you find.