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Waynepjr1

Post subject: Fake Chronomat?

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 5:43 pm

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Does this look a little funny to anyone else?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vinttage-Breitl ... 0935891493

Any thoughts?

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WatchFred

Post subject: Re: Fake Chronomat?

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:25 pm

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all original ref. 808, early 1960s. what do you think is funny ?
just imagine this would be an early 60s Rolex chronograph, the whole collector community would be excited about "perfect patina".

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Dracha

Post subject: Re: Fake Chronomat?

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:56 pm

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WatchFred wrote:

just imagine this would be an early 60s Rolex chronograph, the whole collector community would be excited about "perfect patina".

so what is different between the rolex community and the rest (us?)
If I was interested in a 808 I would discard this one , holding my $$ until a better example would show up for a little more money where this collector community seems be less interested in 'perfect patina'

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cruvon

Post subject: Re: Fake Chronomat?

Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:25 am

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Patina is good, damage is not. That dial is not in good condition.

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Waynepjr1

Post subject: Re: Fake Chronomat?

Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:16 am

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The patina looks too even, but I have bad eyes. This one is in my hometown. Going to take a look in person.

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Waynepjr1

Post subject: Re: Fake Chronomat?

Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:32 am

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Yes, it was real. At a local pawn shop. No pictures of the movement were included as the case back seems to be a little tough guy. It is now sold. All I will say is from my point of view having seen it, Craig would have a time getting this one back in shape. Lots and lots of work.

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Waynepjr1

Post subject: Re: Fake Chronomat?

Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:38 am

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Forgot, sold for $900.

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