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rick

Post subject: 781 real or fake

Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 3:56 am

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781 real or fake

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Post subject: Re: 781 real or fake

Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 4:18 am

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Post subject: Re: 781 real or fake

Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 4:29 am

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Sorry Fred I forgot to post the site.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPLENDID-VINTAG ... 1179221290

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Post subject: Re: 781 real or fake

Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 4:48 am

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scratching my head about that one, as it bears no similarities to the ref. 781s in the 1946 catalig & Richter - applied B looks fine, but would expect that dial type in 11xx models of that period; Breitling capitals logo seems a bit too thick; apparently an excellent redial ?
on the fence.

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rick

Post subject: Re: 781 real or fake

Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 4:53 am

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My opinion exactly. He has another one for sale that IMOH is questionable also. Both are from his private collection. No ref# on this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXCELLENT-VINTA ... 5aff7b4687

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Post subject: Re: 781 real or fake

Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 5:22 am

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not on the fence regarding that 2nd one: fake for me.

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rick

Post subject: Re: 781 real or fake

Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 5:51 am

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WatchFred wrote:

not on the fence regarding that 2nd one: fake for me.

My opinion exactly

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Post subject: Re: 781 real or fake

Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 5:05 am

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I am familiar with this seller. This is a fake! Avoid seller at all costs!!

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