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| Author: | spiggott [ Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Trying to Identify Model and Year |
Hi, I have just bought a Vintage Breitling 1191 Venus 188 watch and can not find a serial number. I am trying to date the watch and authenticate. Also, considering having the dial restored. I like the patina as it is but too mush dirt/damage under the 30 minute sub-dial. thoughts??? |
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| Author: | vintage [ Thu Apr 23, 2020 3:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trying to Identify Model and Year |
Serial number should be inside the back cover. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Thu Apr 23, 2020 3:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trying to Identify Model and Year |
very late 1949 (introduction of the ref. 1191) to ca. 1953 when this logo was finally retired |
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| Author: | spiggott [ Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trying to Identify Model and Year |
Thanks for the info. Was told it was a 1950 but can not find a serial number on the watch. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Thu Apr 23, 2020 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trying to Identify Model and Year |
inside the caseback |
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| Author: | spiggott [ Fri Apr 24, 2020 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trying to Identify Model and Year |
hi, thanks for the reply. but there is no serial number on the inside. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Fri Apr 24, 2020 1:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trying to Identify Model and Year |
that‘s surprising - assume human error, as I see no indication this is a fake. |
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| Author: | spiggott [ Sat Apr 25, 2020 1:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trying to Identify Model and Year |
Thanks for the info. I assumed original as i can date the dial, movement and hands to 1950. With regards to the dial and case. I would like to try and repair/clean the dial to clean up the area under the 30 minute sub-dial. Any thoughts or ideas? I like the patina but a little too much damage in that area. If it can not be cleaned or repaired i was looking to change out the dial as i have found someone that can make an exact copy for $180. I am also considering getting the case, crown and pushers replated. The plating has gone completely from the crown and significant wearing on the shoulders and pushers. This is the one area that can not be reversed. thanks |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Sat Apr 25, 2020 1:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trying to Identify Model and Year |
there is nobody who can „make an exact copy“, not for $180 and not for $1,800 even Breitling themselves fail at that attempt. leave it alone. |
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