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Author:  sorin210 [ Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Frankenwatches
I have recently bought a vintage 1950's Breitling with a F690 with the number on the back as 2505_25 how can i tell if it is a frankenwatch?

sorin
Author:  hardrockminer [ Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Frankenwatches
HI, my info shows a 2505/25 as ''round case, central second, automatic. Any chance of photo's.
Author:  Roffensian [ Sat Jan 29, 2011 2:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Frankenwatches
Could well be correct with a Felsa movement, but photos of the dial, movement and inside and outside of caseback will allow us to say for sure.
Author:  sorin210 [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 3:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Frankenwatches
I know the dial has been refinished but i just wondered if you could tell me about anything else??

http://s1127.photobucket.com/albums/l634/sorin210/

Thanks

Sorin
Author:  vintage [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Frankenwatches
Serial number says 1956. The watch looks all original to me except the redone dial.
Author:  Roffensian [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Frankenwatches
vintage wrote:
Serial number says 1956. The watch looks all original to me except the redone dial.



1952 I think Paul (that first digit looks like a 6), but agree that it looks fine. The dial is obviously redone, but by someone who knew what they were doing - it looks period correct.
Author:  sorin210 [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Frankenwatches
Thank you very much for your help, that has put my mind at ease. I am astonished by everyones kindness and knowledge on this site, it is truly remarkable.

Kind Regards

Sorin
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