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WindingMan
 Post subject: Authentication query
PostPosted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:55 am 
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Hello,

I recently bought a vintage Breitling on eBay, and I wanted to get your opinion on whether it was genuine or not. I've put below a couple of photos from the auction. Would really appreciate any help or guidance.

http://tinyurl.com/cenv6ud

http://tinyurl.com/cznqdbq

http://tinyurl.com/bpo2osf

http://tinyurl.com/dxsqlre

Many thanks!
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 Post subject: Re: Authentication query
PostPosted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 7:48 am 
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Frst link isn't working, but was it a Chinese seller?

Looks like one of the many being produced out there I'm afraid.

No model number, Breitling on caseback looks off, don't like the movement engraving either.
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Thanks for the fast reply!

It was a UK seller actually rather than China or Argentina which I was looking out for. I've got some more info if it's useful. The inside caseback reads "2917" and the clean movement reads "Breitling 220".

Thanks again, appreciate the help.
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dial actually seems ok to me, saw several of these - most in worse condition. do not have Richter with me to verify the model, but seems alright to me for a mid 50s dress.
definitely not China, I think.
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Thanks! So it could actually be genuine then?
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Looks fine to me for a watch that dates to 1956.
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I'll defer to Fred and Paul - dress watches aren't my best area.
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