The Breitling Watch Source Forums

Scary ! So tough to buy watches on the secondary market.

_________________
Chronomat Evolution / Mother of Pearle Face
SuperOcean 44 / Blue / Ocean Racer Strap
Tag / Formula Chrono / Black

I haven't seen enough of these fakes to confirm but I wouldn't be surprised if they have unique serial numbers but only the last 3 digits vary. (Similarly, the non-chrono quality fake of this model, ref. A17364, always seem to use the 1342xxx s/n range)

_________________
Breitling (Navitimer A23322, Aerospace, Chronomat Blackbird, Chronomat A13352 +UTC)
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gran Sport, Zenith Elite 670
Marathon (SAR, JSAR), Ollech & Wajs Cobra

It looks like you guys are pretty certain that it is fake

Is it a waste to get it checked out ? Well i have to get it checked out so i can contact the seller. I know i can't get a refund, but i don't want it in my house and will let him know as i think he got scammed then.

And if it is fake, its time to find a new hobby after 10 years unfortunately

Better photos would certainly help to be sure.

Sorry but it is possible that the 2nd seller (to you) knew there was something wrong hence the "catch & release" comment.
It is definitely worth getting it checked out and you can see it for yourself then. Did you check the bracelet screws like I said?

I wouldn't give up hope on collecting watches. Plenty of honest sellers out there with honest watches. Just never buy a watch because it is too good a deal to pass. And do plenty of research.
I have only bought used watches without papers when I am 100% certain that its real. I look for all the tells. I have never been stung so far. Knock on wood.

We see a lot of noobs on here who have bought a watch first without doing the research and then asking on forums like this. Then they get the disappointing news.

_________________
Oyster Date '78, Blackbird chrono DLC '10, Blackbird chrono' 02, Navitimer Fighters '02, Aerospace Evo , Seamaster Chrono Diver 300' 02, Carrera cbm2110

Yeah i guess i should go get it checked out.
The seller had good references etc and seemed honest. I would like to think he didn't know.

I have bought and sold about 10 Breitlings, and until now (maybe) never gotten burned.

If it turns out to be fake, it makes me sick to my stomach :/

Yes understandably. I would feel exactly the same

_________________
Oyster Date '78, Blackbird chrono DLC '10, Blackbird chrono' 02, Navitimer Fighters '02, Aerospace Evo , Seamaster Chrono Diver 300' 02, Carrera cbm2110

Update :

Going to Bernard Watch here in Austin, TX tomorrow at 11 to get the watch checked out. I will let you all know the verdict tomorrow..

Watch is a really really scary good fake. Bernard watch have borrowed the watch to take pictures and do a blog about it !!!!

How would you guys proceed in regards to the seller ????

I would ask my money back.

Yep,

Regardless of whether he is innocent or not, you paid for something that you didn't get. He may need to go back to the person that he bought from, but that's his problem.

+1
no doubt his responsibility to deal w/ the previous seller.

That's my thoughts as well. I'll keep this thread updated. And post the blog that Bernard watch are doing as well


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh my god this thread scares me.. I just purchased and received my transocean today.. came with boxes and matching papers but if any experts here can authenticate it would be greatly appreciated.



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

no worries. faking the cal. B01 is FAR above the faker's capabilities.