Still on the hunt and ran across this one today:
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| Author: | jaw [ Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Blackbird Again - ARRIVED |
Still on the hunt and ran across this one today:
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| Author: | nr123 [ Sun Dec 11, 2011 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - Please... |
Fakes usually the date goes to the middle of the G in Breitling, I would say it's real - wait to hear from others. |
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| Author: | jaw [ Sun Dec 11, 2011 9:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - Please... |
I will - thank you. |
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| Author: | ade113 [ Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - Please... |
Yes, real. As well as the date window width, the sec marks at the cardinals are short on the fake version. |
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| Author: | Sharkmouth [ Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - Please... |
Here's a pic showing the difference in the position of the word BREITLING over the date window to look for (gen on top). 
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| Author: | jaw [ Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - Please... |
Great - thanks for the trouble, crystal clear. Waiting for serial number and proof of possession photos. Almost there. Thanks again. |
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| Author: | jaw [ Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - Please...No Caseback Serial# !?!? |
Question: Case back has Model number only no serial - Is this normal on latest BBs? 
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| Author: | sharkman [ Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - **UPDATE**...No Caseback Serial# !?!? |
The serial # is in smaller fainter etching below the Model #. Can't be sure but I *think* it is there at the edge of the photo - ask for a pic of the serial #. ALL Breitlings leave the factory with a serial # on the caseback - except some LEs which just have the number of the limited run, ie, XXXX/2000. Sometimes it happens that a serial # is erased by overly vigorous polishing of the caseback, but I wouldn't expect that from on anearly new watch. |
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| Author: | jaw [ Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - **UPDATE**...No Caseback Serial# !?!? |
Thanks for the quick reply. I asked - but he's probably pretty sick of me by now. We'll see. |
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| Author: | Alien [ Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - **UPDATE**...No Caseback Serial# !?!? |
Serial numer on the Warranty matches a Blackbird A4435910/B811 BG Thomas |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - **UPDATE**...No Caseback Serial# !?!? |
sharkman wrote: The serial # is in smaller fainter etching below the Model #. Can't be sure but I *think* it is there at the edge of the photo - ask for a pic of the serial #. ALL Breitlings leave the factory with a serial # on the caseback - except some LEs which just have the number of the limited run, ie, XXXX/2000. Sometimes it happens that a serial # is erased by overly vigorous polishing of the caseback, but I wouldn't expect that from on anearly new watch. Other option is grey market, but it's less common to remove serial numbers there now - was the norm a few years ago to try and protect the AD. In terms of LEs, I can't think of any that didn't have both the LE# and the watch serial number. |
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| Author: | bnewbie [ Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - **UPDATE**...No Caseback Serial# !?!? |
sharkman wrote: Can't be sure but I *think* it is there at the edge of the photo +1 |
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| Author: | jaw [ Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - **UPDATE**...No Caseback Serial# !?!? |
Well...after much back/forth (and some macro photo training), he finally came through with the illusive serial number shot. Glad he hung in there with me cause I know he was reaching the end of his patience (and me mine). Sent the funds and standing by for B #2. Thank you ALL - You guys are invaluable.  
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| Author: | Sharkmouth [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - No Caseback Serial# !?!? - RESOLVED |
Congratulations!
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| Author: | jaw [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Again - No Caseback Serial# !?!? - RESOLVED |
Finally arrived - Very Happy - Thanks Again. 
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