The dial looks like an old redo but otherwise ok. Here's one I had a couple of years ago.
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| Author: | h2o5o [ Fri Jan 02, 2015 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | help with pre 1940 |
My dad just gave gave me his Breitling 788. I have a few Issues. I have a photo of my great uncle with the watch in a photograph that was dated 1939. The back has heavy wear but the numbers on the back are 627876. The first number is so worn its a 70% guess. The other item is a letter from Breitling Switzerland, from 1991, where they authenticated the watch as late 1930's and 1400 produced. I can't find any if that matches. Thanks for the input. I have pic but it won't let me upload. I have reduced the resolution to nothing. greg.white@carlsbadca.gov |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Fri Jan 02, 2015 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: help with pre 1940 |
a bit surprised about the dates - here is a link to the dating of Breitling chronographs, it would make a 627xxx a 1945 production, 527xxx is outside the documented years, but early ref. 769 with lower production numbers would indicate very early 1940s for that. http://www.vidision.com/watchfred/ |
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| Author: | Eric_navi [ Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:45 am ] |
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I had the OP send me the photos so we could see them. Attachment: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1420310876.840321.jpg Attachment: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1420310886.871302.jpg
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| Author: | vintage [ Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: help with pre 1940 |
The dial looks like an old redo but otherwise ok. Here's one I had a couple of years ago.
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Sat Jan 03, 2015 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: help with pre 1940 |
clearly a refinish, no doubt. can't read anything before the 7 - Eric, can u try to work your magic on the pic ? |
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| Author: | Eric_navi [ Sat Jan 03, 2015 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: help with pre 1940 |
I've tinkered with it but doesn't look like there's any number before the 7. I asked him to send a higher res image |
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| Author: | Eric_navi [ Sat Jan 03, 2015 1:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | help with pre 1940 |
Attachment: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1420319366.862749.jpg Attachment: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1420319709.143068.jpg Top pic I took the definite "6", colored it purple, and superimposed it half transparent over the circle on the bottom half of the mystery number. The two are a definite match (99% confidence) , as they fit over each other perfectly. You can't even tell they are two photos. This is how I spend my Saturday? 
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Sat Jan 03, 2015 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: help with pre 1940 |
knew who to ask  perfect job, dear Dr. Watson.so we have a 1945 case that we somehow have to explain in a 1939 picture ...... |
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| Author: | Eric_navi [ Sat Jan 03, 2015 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | help with pre 1940 |
He's sending over a clearer pic using his wife's camera. Will post shortly. What should the serial number read on the case, if it were produced in the mid to late 30s? |
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| Author: | Eric_navi [ Sat Jan 03, 2015 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: help with pre 1940 |
Attachment: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1420324640.546126.jpg Definite 6 |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: help with pre 1940 |
Eric, the earliest 788s could be 52x.xxx, these appear around 1940, maybe 1939, though have not seen such early 18k |
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