I agree with the guys above.
That should put a smile on your face!
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| Author: | mmmattj [ Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Colt Automatic (Early) ID help please! |
Hi, I've got a Breitling watch, that i'm guessing is a fake, but I'd really value some opinions from the more well informed amongst you. The photos are attached, and the number stamped on the back is A17035 - which I believe refers to the model Colt Automatic (early). Just below the model number there is a very lightly etched serial number 40564. Any help much appreciated. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt Automatic (Early) ID help please! |
Looks real to me. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt Automatic (Early) ID help please! |
I don't think it is a fake at all. It appears to be the original Colt model from the 90s. It should measure 38mm case size from the 10-2 positions and have 20mm lug widths. If you are concerned the Pro I bracelet has pins rather than screws, don't be - that's how they were. That watch appears 10++ years old. The fake manufacturers weren't even bothering with getting close to accurate back then and it would be rare to find a fake that old with anything but a quartz movment. It definitely needs a good exterior refinish and you can get that done at a local Jeweler or AD for about $100-$125. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt Automatic (Early) ID help please! |
You may want to consider getting the mineral crystal replaced, but the other option for scratches on mineral crystals is a do it yourself - a small dap of ordinary toothpaste - not something with extra whiteners or promises of women falling at your feet! - allow it to dry, and polish with a dampened cotton ball in circular strokes. |
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| Author: | bnewbie [ Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt Automatic (Early) ID help please! |
It's real. |
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| Author: | Sharkmouth [ Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt Automatic (Early) ID help please! |
I agree with the guys above. That should put a smile on your face!
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| Author: | mmmattj [ Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt Automatic (Early) ID help please! |
Wow- thanks guys- i should have had more faith! Just one clarification Sharkman- it should have an 18mm lug width- right? (Not 20mm?) Many thanks for all of your contributions.
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| Author: | sharkman [ Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt Automatic (Early) ID help please! |
mmmattj wrote: Wow- thanks guys- i should have had more faith! Just one clarification Sharkman- it should have an 18mm lug width- right? (Not 20mm?) Many thanks for all of your contributions. Yes, 18 - my error. |
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