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| Author: | BP80 [ Fri Dec 26, 2008 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Chronomatic on ebay |
Hello! Is there something suspicious with this chronomatic? The seller is a big powerseller, I guess that's positive. But is it all authentic? Is something aftermarket? I can tell the strap isn't real, it doesn't matter. But it looks so new, especially the movement. I'm quite interested in this beautiful piece, but I want to hear some expert opinions. Thanks 
http://cgi.ebay.de/BREITLING-CHRONOMATI ... 240%3A1309 |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:00 pm ] |
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It's been very heavily restored, hence why it looks 'new'. It's a correct 2111 from 1969. That's the magic year for these pieces because it means that we have the first automatic movement. I can't read the calibre number on the bridge, but assume that it says 11 (that was the first with a number of minor evolutions from then on). It's a nice watch, you just have to decide if you want a piece that has been that heavily refinished / restored - some would argue that it's history and character has been removed, and that will likely keep the price down somewhat. |
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| Author: | BP80 [ Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:22 pm ] |
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Ok, thanks! But what about the crown? The watch looks so mint except the crown. It looks like the metal is gold or bronze underneath the steel, som colour/plating seems to be missing/scraped off. Is the crown plated with steel over some gold coloured metal (or the other way)? And where do I find the serial on these models? Can't see it on the back. Between the lugs? |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:30 pm ] |
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BP80 wrote: Ok, thanks!
But what about the crown? The watch looks so mint except the crown. It looks like the metal is gold or bronze underneath the steel, som colour/plating seems to be missing/scraped off. Is the crown plated with steel over some gold coloured metal (or the other way)? And where do I find the serial on these models? Can't see it on the back. Between the lugs? Serial is likely on the inside of the caseback (ask for a picture) Didn't notice the damage on the crown, not sure what that would be - this is a steel watch, not a plating. The crown is obviously an assembly with the stem attached, but not sure what that is. |
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| Author: | BP80 [ Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:57 am ] |
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Thanks for the info! However, I didn't bid on it. The crown was really strange. I'll find something else, some other time
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