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| Author: | Livin72 [ Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Vintage Cadette Question |
Hello All- Would very much appreciate some help with this 38mm, 1940's/50's Cadette. I have read Breitling did not use a double case back but I cant tell if what Im reading is correct for all Breitlings?! The watch is said to have a Venus 188 movement, original dial, plexiglass cover and (lightly polished) 18k case and was recently serviced. The strap and buckle are not original (would love to find an original buckle!!). I have more photos I can attach to another post. I am new here and greatly appreciate your assistance, thank you! |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vintage Cadette Question |
there was one model that DID use a double caseback (ref. 1185, proven by recent research), this isn’t one of them. fake. |
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| Author: | Livin72 [ Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vintage Cadette Question |
Thank you! I see many Cadettes for sale with the double case back. Are they all incorrect? Does the double caseback deem them fake or is there a reason a double might have been added? Trying to learn as much as I can! Much apprecaited! |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Sat Feb 20, 2021 2:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vintage Cadette Question |
Breitling have 4-digit model references and (during this period) 6-digit serials. we now have verified examples of a ref. 1185 that used Erard double caseback cases and serials that can be verified in the production ledgers. won’t publish serials of these so we won’t give fakers clues to correct values |
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| Author: | Livin72 [ Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vintage Cadette Question |
If I am able to get the serial number, how can I cross reference? This Cadette also appears to have a double caseback. https://www.joseph-watches.com/welcome/ ... old-1940s/ Thank hou @Watchfred! |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vintage Cadette Question |
here is the list of serials: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=31437 the cal. 188 was introduced in 1948, production ended in 1967, so this gives you the range for verification. |
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| Author: | Livin72 [ Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vintage Cadette Question |
According to the gentlemen offering the watch, he doesnt know where the serial number is.... big red flag! Thank you for your help @watchfred! |
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