was just offered this by someone that knows how rare it is
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| Author: | Dracha [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
was just offered this by someone that knows how rare it is
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| Author: | Dracha [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
few more |
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| Author: | cruvon [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
Looks awesome Rene, is the movement v72c on this? Why is the caseback inscribed differently? |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
I really couldnt tell you San, outside some vague references to catalogs I have never seen this is the first time I have seen one 'In the flesh' or even in pics ! Maybe Breitling only made 1 ? , but I am not a big believer is series of 1 pcs so there must be others just read the offer again, seller says its a Valjoux 88 , 38mm diameter , waterproof screwback case , serial 819xxx |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
Valjoux 88 I think. Rene, very, very rare, never seen one in the metal, gut feeling says ok, but have no reference at hand to say anything relevant, hope somebody more competent will chime in. The 803 I remember seeing were non-moonphase, but we had similar discussions about moonphase and non-moonphase 799s. |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
WatchFred wrote: hope somebody more competent will chime in. 'scuse me ? , you're about as competent as they come ! (and that's not flattery either!) |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
Roff knows more. Hope he will have some input. This is too - potentially - important a watch to play Shah of Blah. |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
we should really stop editing what we say  Last edited by cruvon on Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:12 am, edited 3 times in total. Last edited by Dracha on Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:07 am, edited 1 time in total. Last edited by Dracha on Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:07 am, edited 1 time in total. Last edited by WatchFred on Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:09 am, edited 1 time in total. |
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| Author: | cruvon [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
Besides the caseback being very different, the inscription on the bridge looks unusual too!Can't seem to find any info on the 803 on the net. |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
btw, Cruvon has a point caseback engraving "Breitling" looks strange ? |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
cruvon wrote: Can't seem to find any info on the 803 on the net. Correct , and thats how rare they are ! (really) |
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| Author: | cruvon [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
and a steel caseback on a gold watch? Dual tone?, lol:) |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
The 803 was the waterproof Datora, it is documented in Richter and does appear in the 52 catalogue. The ones I have seen are tricompax triple date, no moonphase. Rest, see above. Watch is GP, so no surprise the caseback is SS, cruvon has a point with the logo on the caseback, but without seeing other 803 casebacks to compare this is inconclusive. |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
its gold plated, those always has a SS back |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How special is this , Datora ref 803 moonphase |
@ Fred does the catalog or your reference material say anything about moonphase ? |
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