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I feel like an idiot because I know nothing about vintage watches but I want to learn.
Is this real?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... otohosting






Not sure if I should post in Breitling replica identification or vintage Breitling discussion


Edit: Wanted to add these pics before the auction closes just in case anyone is interested.

jumping in here but I would say yes its real

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Real yes, real Breitling, I doubt it. Firstly, anything from Turkey, Italy, Eastern Europe, and South America is always suspect until proven otherwise. I think this one was probably a Chronograph Suisse, or something like that, initially and it's been modified with a new crown and breitling script on the dial. The serial number would also be too early for the movement and that style watch if it was authentic so I don't think it is. I'm still not convinced about the Landeron movement ever being installed by the factory because I haven't seen certain proof with a watch that meets all the normal authentic Breitling criteria for the period except the Landeron movement (like one owner or known history watch). There's something a little odd with the hands and dial on this one also. I'd stay away but that's just me.

Paul

Wow! Your knowledge in this area is absolutely incredible! I appreciate the info so much.

Thanks

Elwyn

A quick few off ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-SS-BREITLING-CHRONOMAT-CHRONOGRAPH-WATCH_W0QQitemZ290306271527QQihZ019QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-BREITLING-CADETTE-CHRONOGRAPH-MANUAL-VENUS-188_W0QQitemZ330317948729QQihZ014QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/BREITLING-VINTAGE-SPRINT-CHRONOGRAPH-RARE_W0QQitemZ170315421810QQihZ007QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/EARLY-VINTAGE-BREITLING-GENEVE-CHRONOGRAPH-Ca-1950s_W0QQitemZ110368919142QQihZ001QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-S-S-BREITLING-LONG-PLAYING-CHRONOGRAPH-REF-815_W0QQitemZ220382538846QQihZ012QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Here's a sucker catch. Gee, Chronomatic dial, but hey wait a minute, it's got a manual wind movement! Some people will never see it coming.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Breitling-Chronograph-Stainless-Steel-Watch_W0QQitemZ160323102005QQihZ006QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I don't know what to say. I don't know if I am more amazed by the amount of crap out there on ebay or by the ability of the experts on this site to immediately see it.

Vintage, I am in awe.

Thank you sir


Elwyn

I think Paul's covered it - this never saw the insider of a Breitling factory. I would add that a genuine 18K Breitling caseback is highly unlikely to need a double caseback.

Thank you Roff.

You are very much appreciated!