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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 3:54 am 
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1952 Breitling Unitime Ref 1260 just back from service by Craig.

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Oh what the modern Unitime could have been.......

Gorgeous piece Rick!
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 4:03 am 
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Thanks Roff

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wonderful, Rick; congrats !
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Such a great piece, thanks for sharing and enjoy!
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One of my all time favorites. Congrats and enjoy!
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Congrats on a timeless classic!
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Beautiful watch, and glowing thanks to Craig :-)
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:27 am 
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Rick, are you sure regarding that 1952 production date ?
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:54 am 
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Fred I used your chart for serial #'s. Did I read it wrong?
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no, you did read it right. very early & very nice !
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:18 am 
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Fred When were they first produced and when did the production stop? Do you know production #'s? Most I followed were around vintage 1955.

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Rick, we have no production numbers or an exact launch date, but a 1952 launch makes sense, as the Unitime dials bear no "Geneve" yet, apparently quantities were not big enough to variant a later variation ? Most I have seen are from the mid 1950, like you say.
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