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Grzegorzgr

Post subject: Have doubts if it is real. Could you take a look please?

Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 3:08 pm

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I'm thinking of buying this watch but can't judge myself if it is real or franken. It looks good at the first sight yet Breitling engraving on the movement seems to be suspicious for me. While I'm still learning to identify fakes please express your opinions.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120995817468? ... 1426.l2649

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vintage

Post subject: Re: Have doubts if it real. Could you take a look please?

Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 3:32 pm

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Grzegorzgr wrote:

It's the real thing. Nice Top Time form 1965. The crown is an aftermarket replacement though.

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WatchFred

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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:15 am

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vintage wrote:

Grzegorzgr wrote:

It's the real thing. Nice Top Time form 1965. The crown is an aftermarket replacement though.

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Grzegorzgr

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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:38 am

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vintage wrote:

Grzegorzgr wrote:

It's the real thing. Nice Top Time form 1965. The crown is an aftermarket replacement though.

What is original look of top time crown from 60's? Could you post a picture or link?
I have found this on eBay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BREITLING-Vin ... 5d2a136773

Any similarity to proper one?

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WatchFred

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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 2:27 am

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no, totally wrong - and fake.
much better to leave it as is, many/most GP and gold vintage wathces have replacement crowns without logos, they are quite hardto find - and it is not a big issue.

here is an example how it should look:

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