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Author:  br549 [ Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:35 pm ]
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I was wondering if this ebay listing was recognized by you guys. Kind of looks like a Datora but seems questionable to me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Mens-Breitl ... 240%3A1318
Author:  packrat [ Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Does anyone know this watch?
Reference 785 Datora, serial dates to 1951, movement should be Venus 191. While I can't make out the movement number stamped in the main plate, it is a venus and matches the pictures I have. All that said, I don't believe this was manufactured under the Breitling name. The engraving on the back and chrono bridge is definitely wrong. It may have been manufactured by Breitling for another company and the engraving added later to "enhance" the value.
Author:  br549 [ Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Does anyone know this watch?
Thanks packrat. Very interesting.
Author:  Roffensian [ Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Does anyone know this watch?
It is a Venus 191, picture has been taken with the chronograph running, but it's been assembled incorrectly - you can see that the chrono lever is in front of the bridge, it should be behind.

The engraving on the bridge looks wrong as Packrat says, as is the caseback. However, the biggest problem would appear to be the fact that it has a different manufacturer's name on the dial :lol:
Author:  br549 [ Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:10 pm ]
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Well.....that answers that. Thanks as always Roff. You are a genius sir. :D
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