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| Author: | NellyGCM [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Datora 785 |
Hi there - I'm new around here, and wish I would have thought to come here before some of my earlier purchases. I'd really like your views on the below. Fake? http://www.ebay.com/itm/301937451240?ul_noapp=true Thank you! |
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| Author: | NellyGCM [ Wed Apr 27, 2016 9:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Datora 785 |
I would be grateful for any input. I love the watch and non original strap but I can't find sufficient online resources to do the learning required to make a determination about what had been replaced or not. |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Thu Apr 28, 2016 4:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Datora 785 |
Ive looked at it a few times but I would call it 'restoration gone bad' The dial is in a color I have never seen before and just lacks the quality I'd expect the inside caseback engraving is incorrect (script Breitling engraved, not stamped as I'd expect) and what is "VJG" ? On the other hand the case itself looks good all in all .. I'd never buy it , but thtats |
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| Author: | vintage [ Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Datora 785 |
When did you ever see a plated back cover on a plated case Breitling? Dial is a redo, bridge marking unusual for the timeframe, and staged with a fake box. Beware. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Datora 785 |
franken/fake |
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| Author: | NellyGCM [ Wed May 04, 2016 5:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Datora 785 |
Thank you all for your input! Disaster averted! |
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| Author: | saabreit [ Wed May 04, 2016 8:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Datora 785 |
Expensive way to learn . Personaly I should open a paypal claim for sale resignation and full refund . This watch is far from original , Breitling parts spoiled by a very bad " lifting " |
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