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Breitling 1950's ?
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Author:  stem [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:32 am ]
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:? Hi, Can anyone give me any further indication as to age, history, model of this Breitling. My sister was told 1951 by a watch enthusiast in Holland (where she resides) and wanted to swap it, at which point I asked her to bring it over here (UK) on her present visit to me. I sent these pics to Bonhams and they replied with a £4-600 at auction price and probably more and they are popular, but I haven't had any further details or information without popping it up to London to them. Any guidance would be helpful. Thanks ps: pics aren't great I know and can prob do better..
Author:  Roffensian [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:43 am ]
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I deleted the duplicate thread in the Help section.

Can you provide the numbers from the back - can't read them in the photo. Also, if it's possible to have a movement picture that would also help.
Author:  stem [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:03 pm ]
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763941 / 1191 could be (753941) but i think its 763941. Movement picture attached, I didnt realise the back would come off, no markings on inside of back plate, ticking away nicely inside
Author:  Roffensian [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling 1950's ?
OK.

Serial number dates it to 1950, not 1951.

Model 1191 was a two sub chronograph with subs at 9 and 3 powered by the Venus 188 movement - and that's what you have here. Looks like the bridge is unsigned, which is possible for a piece of this age, so I don't see any obvious problems with it.

I would put a value at the high end of Bonhams range, but I wouldn't go above that in this condition - it needs a service and a clean and that needs to be factored into the price.
Author:  stem [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:23 pm ]
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I am very grateful for your analysis. When I first saw it I could see it required some restoration but when cleaned up I expect it will be a tidy little piece. Now I can offer my sister some insight and decide what to do from there. As you can see this is a very 'green' area for me and not really sure what the next step is.. Once again many thanks..
Author:  Roffensian [ Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling 1950's ?
stem wrote:
I am very grateful for your analysis. When I first saw it I could see it required some restoration but when cleaned up I expect it will be a tidy little piece. Now I can offer my sister some insight and decide what to do from there. As you can see this is a very 'green' area for me and not really sure what the next step is.. Once again many thanks..


There is a member on here (chronodeco) who can help you with a restoration. He is in the US, but does an exceptional job and has very reasonable prices.
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