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| Author: | JamieBanni [ Sun Oct 20, 2013 4:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Can anyone give me some information on this Breitling? 1970 |
Hi, I've got what I believe to be a 1970 Breitling Cadette. I've been trying to read up on them but I haven't found much information, can anyone confirm this is a 1970 Cadette? Also, does anyone know anything about these? It belongs to my father, and he was bought it when he was a young man. He said they were very much entry level Breitlings. Are they Swiss made? Basically any information you have would be much appreciated! I've attached some photos. Cheers! http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m57 ... G_1554.jpg http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m57 ... G_1546.jpg http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m57 ... G_1555.jpg http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m57 ... G_1542.jpg |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sun Oct 20, 2013 5:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can anyone give me some information on this Breitling? 1 |
Definitely Swiss made, looks like an 1155 reference Cadette, would need a serial number to date it exactly, but that's the right time period. Should have a Venus 188 movement in it and if you can find a friendly watchmaker to open it up the inside of the caseback and movement will tell us more. The Cadette was more of an entry level piece for Breitling, but still a Breitling and that looks like a nice survivor! Welcome to BreitlingSource. |
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| Author: | Waynepjr1 [ Sun Oct 20, 2013 5:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can anyone give me some information on this Breitling? 1 |
Some are turned off by pieces with inscriptions on them but to me they tell a story. Would like to see a movement image, for me the money shot and also case back inside for serial number but so far so good. Roff as usual dead on. Wayne |
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| Author: | JamieBanni [ Sun Oct 20, 2013 5:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can anyone give me some information on this Breitling? 1 |
Thanks very much, at least now I know what it is! My Dad hasn't worn it in years, and since we share the same initial he's decided it would be right if I had it. I'm looking into getting it restored, although I want to keep some of the vintage patina. Thanks again. |
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| Author: | vintage [ Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can anyone give me some information on this Breitling? 1 |
These have always been oddball watches. Never seen any catalog reference to them, a couple of different version with different movements, and don't really fit what Breitling was offering, in the indicated timeframe, with the flat pushers. Got a feeling these were reinvented by Breitling from earlier available cases just to fill a gap for some additional, inexpensive, offerings. There are enough of them around to indicate they are genuine though. http://www.fellows.co.uk/1157-lot-15-A-Breitling-Cadette-wrist-watch |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sun Oct 20, 2013 7:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can anyone give me some information on this Breitling? 1 |
1155 / 1156 are referenced in the 1965 catalogue - http://imgur.com/a/qBJv9 |
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