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londonbanker
PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:45 am 
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Hello,

I am contemplating the acquisition of a vintage 1940s breitling chrono through eBay, but am really unsure about its authenticity (chronos character over the telemeter markings)

The seller only has positive feedback (over 1000 rating)

http://jpegbay.com/gallery/004161172-1.html#1

I am supposed to meet the seller tomorrow - and would like to know if I should really buy - he seems quite keen to sell

Thanks for your help
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:54 am 
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Well, it's not a bad looking watch but I fear there is nothing original about it. There's a ref number that's correct for Bretling but serial number makes no sense, dial clearly not original. Others know more than I but I believe to be a total fabrication.
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Here is the link...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Swiss ... TQ:GB:1123
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serial number is incorrect, must be 6-digit, leading 5 or 6.
dial is refinished, logo off, "Premier" missing, hands incorrect for a ref. 760.

good feedback in ebay ? everybody has that, including the Masterfakers in China and Argentina.


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