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| Author: | BP80 [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 5:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Chronomat 769 and 808 case materials |
Need some expertise. I own both 769 and 808 models. My 808 has slightly oval lug holes, and I brought it to a casemaker for what I thought was a easy fix. He said the case might be brass so he won't work on it. Is this correct? Can a 1966 Chronomat 808 have brass case? Did any of the early Chronomats have brass cases? My 1942/43 769 sure don't look like brass either but I don't now. I have other vintage pieces (Breitlings and others) where I can easily see the cases are brass with chrome/silver plating. Can't really find solid information of the case materials of the older Chronomats. Please shed some light. Thanks! |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chronomat 769 and 808 case materials |
if the 808 is a GP model, it is a brass or base metal case. if it looks like steel, it is (or should be) 769 were produced in chrome, plated, steel and solid gold. |
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