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I have a watch clasp from a leather band that I think may be fake.

The usual writing I have seen says in French, "MODELE DEPOSE" and under that "MANUFACTURE EN SUISSE". That is on a couple of the clasps I have.

The last one has English writing "STAINLESS STEEL" and under that "SWISS MADE".

The stamping on the leather band itself is all French.

They all have "BREITLING" on the middle of the other side of the clasp.

It is part of a recent purchase and is a bit of a worry.

Any of you guys seen English writing on the clasp before?

Do you think that if I turn up at the Breitling agent (and workshop) in Sydney they will be able to tell me if it is fake - and the watch too for that matter?

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If you post some clear pics of the watch we should be able to determine if its a fake or not.
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RJRJRJ wrote:
If you post some clear pics of the watch we should be able to determine if its a fake or not.


I tried but couldnt get good shots with my iPhone.

Will try again.

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Some clasps has English writings as well.
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bnewbie wrote:
Some clasps has English writings as well.


Like mine :)

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A normal safe route would be to ask the AD - but as good as many fakes have gotten, it's not sure that they could tell either (without opening the caseback). A good start is, as said, to post a few pics here. There are some members that are really good at spotting fakes.

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A normal safe route would be to ask the AD - but as good as many fakes have gotten, it's not sure that they could tell either (without opening the caseback). A good start is, as said, to post a few pics here. There are some members that are really good at spotting fakes.


Thanks.

I cant good shots of it so I will ask the AD tomorrow.

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bnewbie wrote:
Some clasps has English writings as well.


That is what I wanted to know. Thanks.

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What does "Model Depose" mean, in English, anyways? :?
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It literally means: "part registered", which means the design is registered with the patent office and therefore protected.

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all of mine are in french bar the pilot which says registered model, and stainless steel swiss made
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The real clasp on the site in the bracelets/straps section has english writing on it. I've had both english and swiss/french. Check it:

http://www.breitlingsource.com/strap_fo ... yant.shtml

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On my ProI - REGISTERED MODEL, STAINLESS STEEL
ProII- MODELE DEPOSE, MANUFACTURE EN SUISSE
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