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| Author: | Mikepday [ Mon Nov 23, 2015 11:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Franken? ref769 from 1947 |
Hi guys, just seen this. http://www.ebay.com/itm/131658919368?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT I have few queries. #1 no mention of 'Swiss made' either side of six o'clock. #2 no patent number or Swiss cross. #3 no mention of 'chronomat' model name. #4 inclusion of both Breitling italic script and "B" on a 1940's ref 769 #5 no arrow radiating from 44.5/100ths of a minute to 26:30 seconds on the dial pointing to "H" #6 hands look too chunky ( ratio of hand to lume seems to great) #7 Breitling script looks to have been refinished poorly, similar to many S America frankens. #8 untidy and what looks to be later style engraving/signature of the movement. Am I being too picky? It's a shame as I really like the steel case/all black dial combo. I have seen an original ad with no "Swiss made" on a '47' ref769....... (On this forum I think.) Thoughts please if you could spare the time. Mike. |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Franken? ref769 from 1947 |
Mikepday wrote: Thoughts please if you could spare the time. Mike. leave well alone , redone dial and all the other things you pointed out |
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| Author: | saabreit [ Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Franken? ref769 from 1947 |
Just good for parts at a fraction of the price! Dial + hands can go directly into the closest bin. Chrono bridge and WOG cock engraved recently and unappropriate on a 1947 Chronomat . Probably a watch equivalent of california tuning, something in the style " Pimp my watch" ... a pity 
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