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1985benz190e
PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 8:01 pm 
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Hello, This watch found its way to me a bit ago and I cant really find much info about it, it is a beautiful watch with a black face with three silverish cronographs, it says AOPA on the top of the dial.
It has a small scratch on the crystal, can I have that polished or do I have to replace it? It also did not have a band but I replaced it with a black leather band.
Any info would be great.
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A serial number would be great... some pics would even be greater...

As far as the glass, it is replaceable...

If it has three subdials, could be a Venus 178 movement...

Don't really know what more you would like to know... someone else could probably help you out more...

Got a Top Time myself... great looking watches... enjoy it!

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Cushion shaped case?

Subdials at 3, 6 and 9?

Sounds like a late 60s / early 70s 814 which did indeed have a Venus 178. I'd guess late 60s with an AOPA logo. Photos would be very helpful.
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Looks like this?

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Dang, forgot that one!
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Indeed... make that both of us~!

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That looks just like mine. so what kind of movement is in that watch? what kind of band did it start life with? how much should I expect to pay for the service? Should I trust an online watch repair place for the service? Things of that nature.
I dont know if I want to keep the watch or not, but I want to make sure it is right before I make that choice.
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1985benz190e wrote:
That looks just like mine. so what kind of movement is in that watch? what kind of band did it start life with? how much should I expect to pay for the service? Should I trust an online watch repair place for the service? Things of that nature.
I dont know if I want to keep the watch or not, but I want to make sure it is right before I make that choice.
Thank you.


You shouldn't trust an online watch repair shop - PM a member on here chronodeco (Craig). He'll look after you and quote a fiar price and if you do decide to sell then everyone on here knows and respects his work. Depending on what's needed the work will likely be $200 - $300, but Craig will treat you fair.

Paul may know better, but from my experience the leather straps that came with these weren't anything to write home about - modern decent quality straps will be better.

There is a 1969 brochure on this site that will give you some idea of the look - http://www.breitlingsource.com/books_1969.shtml
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Roffensian wrote:
1985benz190e wrote:
That looks just like mine. so what kind of movement is in that watch? what kind of band did it start life with? how much should I expect to pay for the service? Should I trust an online watch repair place for the service? Things of that nature.
I dont know if I want to keep the watch or not, but I want to make sure it is right before I make that choice.
Thank you.


You shouldn't trust an online watch repair shop - PM a member on here chronodeco (Craig). He'll look after you and quote a fiar price and if you do decide to sell then everyone on here knows and respects his work. Depending on what's needed the work will likely be $200 - $300, but Craig will treat you fair.

Paul may know better, but from my experience the leather straps that came with these weren't anything to write home about - modern decent quality straps will be better.

There is a 1969 brochure on this site that will give you some idea of the look - http://www.breitlingsource.com/books_1969.shtml


Craig actually serviced this one for me a few months back. These watches most likely came with black Croc or lizard straps originally. That's one reason I went with a vintage lizard on this one.
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Thank you for all the info, I think I will go with the lizard strap with the stainless catch, I found one online.
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