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| Author: | jlee5050 [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | I really like this one... |
http://cgi.ebay.com/BREITLING-DIVER-S-S ... 7C294%3A50 but is it worth it? And since it's from "South America" I'm kinda wary... the movement looks solid though... |
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| Author: | TARTG [ Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I really like this one... |
I am far from an expert, but the Breitling Automatic stamp on the movement looks a little untidy. Not the work of a craftsman. |
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| Author: | vintage [ Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I really like this one... |
That's funny, I was just going to post this one as a real or not real. I actually think it's a genuine Breitling diver model based upon a couple of facts. The case looks right for a diver, the movement looks correct for a Breitling 25 jewel, and the hands are the same used on the ref 2005 diver. The only thing I don't like is how the bezel fits but since this is a model I haven't seen before I'm not sure it's wrong. Probably a little overpriced but my gut feeling is it's genuine. Wow, that's the second one this week I've seen from South America that looks ok! Paul |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I really like this one... |
It's certainly not a typical South American watch  I think I've seen something similar, and if I remember correctly this is the model that was replaced by the more 'modern' looking 3875 that was the SuperOcean with the almost windrider like bezel. Not sure where I saw it, so not sure if I have pictures, but I don't think there are any problems with it. I think that the price is OK with the current increase in SO popularity, but certainly not stellar. |
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| Author: | jlee5050 [ Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I really like this one... |
Tart G: That's exactly what I was thinking too about the stamp on the rotor. I just purchased this one and compared it with some pictures: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0141321095 The font and the "B" look the same but near the "SWISS MADE" it kinda gets a bit different. Maybe it's the camera lens angle??? I can't even find the reference number for this one. But I think the price is okay too. I'm starting to get hooked on these "oddball" Breitlings. |
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| Author: | packrat [ Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I really like this one... |
reference 3865 is a good number it uses a ETA 2472 movement, the serial # 1101099 puts it in the neighborhood of 1966. Oddly enough, considering the source, this could be OK. |
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| Author: | jlee5050 [ Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I really like this one... |
just placed my bid... oh boy this hobby is starting to get expensive...
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| Author: | jlee5050 [ Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I really like this one... |
So guess what... I place my bid with a max of 450 (starting 399) and I get no activity on the auction until a day before. Two active bidders raise my max bid up to 455 (which I let go) and lo and behold~! The seller emails me a "second chance offer" for 450. Man... that is so shady. |
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