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| Author: | new4breitling [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Did Breitling Ever Make Watches With Unsigned Crowns? |
Hello all! Really enjoy all the impressive knowledge members of this forum have. I'm thinking about buying a Top Time: http://www.farfo.com/menswatches/Page1/ ... watch.html In addition to your general thoughts about this model/dealer/price, here are some specific questions: -Thoughts on going for a watch with a silver dial versus a black dial? (I'm torn and can't decide!) -The crown looks to be unsigned...this means it's not original, yes? (Breitling never made unsigned crowns, did they?) Are unsigned crowns something I should be concerned about? -The details about what movement this contains are vague. Cause for concern? Thank you! |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Did Breitling Ever Make Watches With Unsigned Crowns? |
Colour is a personal thing so not going to comment on that. Breitling did use unmarked crowns, but this one should have a B - not that big a deal though. These have front mounted movements so it's possible that the store can't see what movement is in there - if you are uncerain, ask for movement shots. |
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| Author: | new4breitling [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Did Breitling Ever Make Watches With Unsigned Crowns? |
Roffensian wrote: this one should have a B - not that big a deal though. Can anyone suggest a good place to find a NOS crown that'll match/fit? Also...anyone know what the correct metal bracelet model from this year that'll match might be? Thanks! |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Did Breitling Ever Make Watches With Unsigned Crowns? |
Other than luck on eBay you probably won't find a crown. Watchmakers don't tend to sell them because they need them for their work. Others will have to comment on bracelets for this. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Did Breitling Ever Make Watches With Unsigned Crowns? |
Contact Lester Harrison, I seem to remember he had some crowns for the 60s TopTimes. lester@tridentx.freeserve.co.uk decent guy, reasonable prices |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Did Breitling Ever Make Watches With Unsigned Crowns? |
WatchFred wrote: decent guy, reasonable prices +10 ! I cant say enough nice things about Lester |
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