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jaw
PostPosted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:02 pm 
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Still on the hunt and ran across this one today:

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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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I will - thank you.
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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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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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Great - thanks for the trouble, crystal clear.
Waiting for serial number and proof of possession photos.
Almost there. Thanks again.
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Question:

Case back has Model number only no serial - Is this normal on latest BBs?

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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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Thanks for the quick reply.
I asked - but he's probably pretty sick of me by now.
We'll see.
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Serial numer on the Warranty matches a Blackbird A4435910/B811

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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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Can't be sure but I *think* it is there at the edge of the photo

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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. :lingsrock:

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Congratulations!

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Finally arrived - Very Happy - Thanks Again.
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