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sorin210
 Post subject: Frankenwatches
PostPosted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:37 pm 
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I have recently bought a vintage 1950's Breitling with a F690 with the number on the back as 2505_25 how can i tell if it is a frankenwatch?

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 Post subject: Re: Frankenwatches
PostPosted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:52 pm 
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HI, my info shows a 2505/25 as ''round case, central second, automatic. Any chance of photo's.
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 Post subject: Re: Frankenwatches
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Could well be correct with a Felsa movement, but photos of the dial, movement and inside and outside of caseback will allow us to say for sure.
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 Post subject: Re: Frankenwatches
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I know the dial has been refinished but i just wondered if you could tell me about anything else??

http://s1127.photobucket.com/albums/l634/sorin210/

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 Post subject: Re: Frankenwatches
PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:18 am 
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Serial number says 1956. The watch looks all original to me except the redone dial.
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 Post subject: Re: Frankenwatches
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vintage wrote:
Serial number says 1956. The watch looks all original to me except the redone dial.



1952 I think Paul (that first digit looks like a 6), but agree that it looks fine. The dial is obviously redone, but by someone who knew what they were doing - it looks period correct.
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 Post subject: Re: Frankenwatches
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Thank you very much for your help, that has put my mind at ease. I am astonished by everyones kindness and knowledge on this site, it is truly remarkable.

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