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Hi AllNot to familiar with Breitling vintage (but taking my time to learn). I came across this vintage piece and wondered if the community here could provide some inputs on the veracity or authenticity of this piece.
For this era (i believe late 30's or early 40's) the dial pattern/layout is "reasonably" common - but i have not seen a similar type example from Breitling, particularly with an hour dial at 6'clock. The dial looks in great condition, which raises the heightened concern. But that's not to say it isn't authentic. Am not sure.
The movement is noted as a Landeron 42 (a movement that accommodates the hour chronograph with a column wheel set-up), and from my observations it does look so with the exception that certain parts, (most obvious) the regulator arm have been changed (which i have seen on other Breitling models).
Other parts of the movement may have been replaced - not entirely sure with an original or alternatively a replacement part. Admittedly, I am not technically proficient to observe or know this.
Your comments and inputs are appreciated. It is quite a unique piece (I think). Am generally fine if movement parts have been replaced but definitely would avoid if it was not authentic.
Thank You.
