arcadelt wrote:
The age can best be determined using the serial number which is on the inside of the case back, although there are some that will be able to date it based on the bezel and dial (I cannot).
You are correct that the dealer undervalued it. Whereabouts are you in Australia? I am in Australia too and may be able to help you find a good watchmaker. I'm assuming that because you got a sales valuation you are interested in selling it. If so, you probably don’t want to get it serviced and leave that to any buyer. If you do want to keep it as a family heirloom, then a service is recommended before using it too much more, but who does that is very important (not Breitling by the way).
Thanks Arcadelt,
I'm in Adelaide.
I wasn't really looking at selling but eventually I'm going to need to buy it from my father in law's estate, hence the valuation.
I do remember he sent it overseas about 7 or 8 years ago for a service, but if I do end up keeping it, it's something that I'd want to have done, and preferably locally.