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| Author: | Bibbs [ Thu Jul 16, 2015 5:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | 1977 - hard to find. |
Hey guys, wondering if someone can offer advice. After a birth year watch from 1977 and not having much luck. Seen Fred's combo of Chrono-matics and loving the white dial (  ). Where is the best place to be looking? eBay is lacking, chrono24 has occasional Iraqi stuff (not really interested). Ideas please. |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Thu Jul 16, 2015 5:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1977 - hard to find. |
1977 ? that is going to be quite a challenge as according to the serial number list only some 5500 pieces were made I dont even recall having one or ever having had one which model in particular are you after ? |
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| Author: | Bibbs [ Thu Jul 16, 2015 5:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1977 - hard to find. |
I know, needle in a haystack right? Least I wasn't born in 1979. I'd love something like a 2110 or maybe a 1808 or 816. (i think i'm getting the numbers right). Preferably white dial and red hands. I've a few modern Breitlings (Emergency Coral, Emergency Mission Black/Silver, Navitimer Cosmonaute), and think something like that would be great. I just don't know where to be hunting for the vintage watches. |
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| Author: | Waynepjr1 [ Thu Jul 16, 2015 5:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1977 - hard to find. |
1977 is going to be a fun birth year watch to find. Have you had any thoughts of lying about your age, say 1967??? LOL!!! |
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| Author: | Bibbs [ Thu Jul 16, 2015 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1977 - hard to find. |
Waynepjr1 wrote: 1977 is going to be a fun birth year watch to find. Have you had any thoughts of lying about your age, say 1967??? LOL!!! 1987 would be even better. Lose 10 years. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Thu Jul 16, 2015 10:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1977 - hard to find. |
to make your life a bit easier or more complicated, however you interpret this: the serial numbers on the watches are case production years, not indicating watch assembly, we see examples where watches are manufactured over a decade with the same case production batch. chances of finding your perfect serial number with a case produced in 1977 are minimal, but that early/mid 1970s 2110 you love might well have been a late assembly piece from 1977, call it a "birth period" watch ? |
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| Author: | Bibbs [ Sat Jul 18, 2015 12:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1977 - hard to find. |
Good shout Fred. I've got time though, so I'm in no rush. The other issue is I am in a small town in Australia, so the chances of seeing one on my doorstep is close to zero. |
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| Author: | cal_11 [ Sun Jul 19, 2015 4:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1977 - hard to find. |
I have some 9416 and 9406 (LCDs), which have serial numbers from 1977 
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| Author: | Novacastrian [ Sun Jul 19, 2015 3:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1977 - hard to find. |
Where in Australia are you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Bibbs [ Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1977 - hard to find. |
cal_11 wrote: I have some 9416 and 9406 (LCDs), which have serial numbers from 1977 Hmm, flick me a PM if you were thinking of getting rid. Novacastrian wrote: Where in Australia are you? Perth. We only have 2 shops really. One for new, or one for second hand. So not a lot of choice. |
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| Author: | Novacastrian [ Mon Jul 20, 2015 1:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1977 - hard to find. |
I've been into Smales a few times on work trips over there. There was a really friendly young guy in there that i got chatting with. He even brought out the sold gold Chronomat B01 from the safe and let me try it on. Man, that thing was a beast. Not even remotely my style but impressive none the less. Australia is a bit harder for vintage Breitlings (especially with our dollar being word a teaspoon of spit at present) but if you're patient and get to know people you can find what your after. i was chasing a 1806 for about a month before one came along. That's not so bad. |
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| Author: | Bibbs [ Mon Jul 20, 2015 5:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1977 - hard to find. |
Not been the Smales. May have a look. We have "Swiss Watches" in the city, that is an AD for a few brands. And "Swiss Watch Box" down London Court which has a lot of nice second hand stuff. It's where I got my Cosmonaute. |
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