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Author:  blyytinen [ Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Breitling Premier circa 1945
I have received a Breitling Premier Ser#5790XX from my father in-laws estate, I believe that he brought it back to the US after WWII. It is marked as a 787. I've taken it to a couple of local watch makers to find about refurbishment. Of them 2 had told me that that it was junk and not worth my trouble, one told me 800.00 to repair, or the owner would buy it for parts (offered 200.00). The watch runs (sometimes, it kept time till one of the jewelers opened it). What I need to know is whats the true story on these watches? I would really like to have it brought to as new condition for me to wear on a daily basis. I've wanted a Breitling for years, but I have a TAG budget. Just asking for advice....
thanks
Bob
Author:  WatchFred [ Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling Premier circa 1945
you'd help us to say something really relevant by posting pictures of your watch to evaluate condition, the 787 is a bit small for today's tastes but a nice watch with an excellent crown wheel chrono movement - very far from scrap.

Pm member chronodeco if you need a reliable and fair watchmaker to restore it, he comes highly recommended by many here; $800 seems far above the realistic range.

here's a recent restoration of a 787 for member Rick:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=50794
Author:  blyytinen [ Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling Premier circa 1945
I'll send pictures shortly. My cell takes crappy closeup pics. I'll have my daughter shoot a few for me.
Author:  blyytinen [ Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling Premier circa 1945
Here are the pics of my premier.

OOOPS pics are too large
Author:  WatchFred [ Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling Premier circa 1945
howto: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=453
Author:  blyytinen [ Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling Premier circa 1945
Lets try again.. :lingsrock:

Son told me to try imgur so here we go again....
http://imgur.com/RmIQjgr
http://imgur.com/nbwUeE4
http://imgur.com/G0c4im9
http://imgur.com/bxOer5f

and maybe this will work too......
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I hope this works :lol:
Author:  Roffensian [ Tue Nov 26, 2013 4:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling Premier circa 1945
Works indeed, and looks very nice. Movement shots would be nice, but let's wait until Craig (chronodeco) gets his hands on it for that. He'll make it a very wearable watch and will charge you a very fair price. I suspect with a new crystal that dial will look nicely aged but very readable. For reference it dates to 1945.
Author:  WatchFred [ Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling Premier circa 1945
Son is right, imgur is great; but if you choose "huge" or "large" thumbnail u get a more usable size ;)
you can also edit your post and add "h" or "l" before the .jpg

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as Roff says, correct and very nice piece, as far from scrap as imaginable; should restore nicely.

pm Craig as member chronodeco or get his contact details from http://www.chronodeco.com,
he'll give you pricing info, but it will clearly be far below that quote you had.
Author:  blyytinen [ Thu Nov 28, 2013 3:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling Premier circa 1945
I emailed Craig and his prices are more than reasonable. Thanks all.
Author:  rick [ Tue Dec 03, 2013 12:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Breitling Premier circa 1945
blyytinen wrote:
I emailed Craig and his prices are more than reasonable. Thanks all.

You will be amazed at how it turns out. :D Because his work never ceases to amaze me. PS: Please post pictures when it is finished!!!
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