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Hi. After some research I post this more for feedback and your edification than anything else.
I've looked at hundred's of old Breitling's online, and even looked through a jeweller's catalogue of Breitlings and there is no match.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sean_and_jackies_photos/

Sorry about the quality of the photos. I'll get better pics of the insides.

What I know is that my father purchased this in the early 1950's, obviously after '53 by the "Geneve" on the face, but no later than 1956-7. He spent a lot of time in Cuba in the late 40's and early 50's, and I suspect he purchased it there, which, if so, makes it a pre-revolution Cuban Breitling fake. On back is 3307, with case-boite swiss in a circle and 91 in middle. It is heavy. Case is not gold. Band is replacement. The original band was steel hinged bracelet with 18 k gold tops. Face says 21 Jewels Automatic and indeed it is a self winder. Keeps absolutely perfect time.

Sorry, I haven't taken the back off, I'll get a professional to tell me what's inside, and update you on the results.

Has anyone seen anything like this?

Even with my crash course, I have to say its not much of a fake, which in itself is interesting. Back in the day it must have looked more authentic, likely echoing recognizable styles.

Only thing I could find similar is this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BREITLING-REF-1 ... 122wt_1189

which isn't authentic either!

Anyway, maybe of little interests to purists, but let me know if anyone has seen anything like it.

Thanks!

Don't know why you would think it's a fake. The reference number and description is correct to what's in the Benno Richter book (there's a very close example bottom right of page 75). Once you get the back off and check out the serial number and movement you'll see it's probably genuine. Nice piece!

Looks perfectly genuine to me, reference number matches as Paul says, and would expect a roughly '54 serial number inside. Very nice dress piece.

Thank you! A little knowledge is a dangerous thing! I'll follow up and post more info on the piece, once we get the back off. This is good news.