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Flrs
PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:15 am 
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Hi All,

I'm looking for a nice vintage Breitling watch. There's lot's of choice but i'm not an expert when it comes to identifying if the watch is genuine or fake. Could you help me out on the two wathches below?

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/121044354091?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/350682257484?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Thanks in advance!
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Flrs wrote:
Hi All,

I'm looking for a nice vintage Breitling watch. There's lot's of choice but i'm not an expert when it comes to identifying if the watch is genuine or fake. Could you help me out on the two wathches below?

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/121044354091?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/350682257484?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Thanks in advance!


link 1 is junk

link 2 is one of those rare surprises from Argentina - dial is refinished, but watch seems correct;
according to Richter ref. 1354 is "round case, small seconds, strong band attachment".
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#2 is definitely correct other than the refinished dial.
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Thanks guys; I will try to get my hands on the second one :)

Any idea on what to bid max?
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That second one should have the movement stamped 'Breitling' on it somewhere for a 1950's model. Wouldn't buy it unless it has a six digit serial number inside the back cover for sure.
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it does have Breitling stamped, Paul.

re pricing: anything above 300 would be unwise, but afraid it will go higher.
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WatchFred wrote:
it does have Breitling stamped, Paul.

re pricing: anything above 300 would be unwise, but afraid it will go higher.


Had another look and it does seem to have a rough 'Breitling' inscribed. Still, no serial number, no buy. :wink:
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I've asked the seller about the serialnumber. We'll see!
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