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Author: | bnewbie [ Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:58 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Help needed for Breitling Identification |
The watch is genuine, caseback also, maybe not from the same watch, but ref# matches. Can you take better photos of a bracelet, clasp and end links? |
Author: | nem23728 [ Mon Sep 28, 2020 3:35 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Help needed for Breitling Identification |
Yes, I provide you with more photos as soon as Australia Post delivers my parcel. Tomorrow most likely! But how can it be, that the matching numbers from the Caseback and the papers are from 1984, if the Yachting got released in 1989? |
Author: | bnewbie [ Tue Sep 29, 2020 2:55 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Help needed for Breitling Identification |
nem23728 wrote: But how can it be, that the matching numbers from the Caseback and the papers are from 1984, if the Yachting got released in 1989? I meant on ref#, not serial. It matches bcs that ref# was used for a longer period on Chronomats of that era. Papers you have don't belong to your watch. |
Author: | bnewbie [ Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:13 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Help needed for Breitling Identification |
Looks like the bezel spring is "too thick", maybe aftermarket. Bracelet is not OEM, but strap might be. |
Author: | bnewbie [ Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:02 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Help needed for Breitling Identification |
Welcome aboard, unfortunately your watch is complete fake. |
Author: | Colonel Blimp [ Fri Oct 16, 2020 6:55 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Help needed for Breitling Identification |
bnewbie wrote: Welcome aboard, unfortunately your watch is complete fake. I know that it is a fake, but didn't know just how complete a fake it was. Is it a straight copy and, if so, of which model? My friend bought it for the princely sum of $60, so I have no illusions and promise I won't sulk if you tell me that it is a mish-mash of various styles and models. I think it is a good idea that every watch collection should have one genuine fake watch as a conversation piece. I own a Chinese Rolex GMT Master II that keeps the worse time in the world, but looks flashy as hell. My watchmaker took one look inside and shook his head and rolled his eyes at me. |
Author: | WatchFred [ Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:39 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Help needed for Breitling Identification |
no way to “copy” if u don’t have the correct quartz caliber |
Author: | TomP [ Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Help needed for Breitling Identification |
Colonel Blimp wrote: I think it is a good idea that every watch collection should have one genuine fake watch as a conversation piece. It does rather depend where one lives. The very purchase and ownership of counterfeit goods is illegal for example in France and Italy, with steep fines. |
Author: | bnewbie [ Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:18 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Help needed for Breitling Identification |
Colonel Blimp wrote: Is it a straight copy and, if so, of which model? It intended to be Emergency... https://www.breitlingsource.com/watch_d ... al_35.html Not even near, IMHO. |
Author: | Colonel Blimp [ Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:49 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Help needed for Breitling Identification |
WatchFred wrote: no way to “copy” if u don’t have the correct quartz caliber I wanted to know about its external appearance. Which Breitling model is it supposed to look like, to be a copy of? While I'm at it; what is the purpose of having a "backwards" bezel? |
Author: | Colonel Blimp [ Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:23 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Help needed for Breitling Identification |
TomP wrote: Colonel Blimp wrote: I think it is a good idea that every watch collection should have one genuine fake watch as a conversation piece. It does rather depend where one lives. The very purchase and ownership of counterfeit goods is illegal for example in France and Italy, with steep fines. It was bought in Kuwait City. As far as owning counterfeit watches goes, my local watchmaker receives a lot for repair and doesn't bat an eyelid when one comes through the door. I refuse to wear a fake. Aside from the fact that they're inaccurate as hell, it would be embarrassing to be called out on it. |
Author: | Colonel Blimp [ Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:27 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Help needed for Breitling Identification |
bnewbie wrote: Colonel Blimp wrote: Is it a straight copy and, if so, of which model? It intended to be Emergency... https://www.breitlingsource.com/watch_d ... al_35.html Not even near, IMHO. I agree. The case back and strap look good, but I haven't been able to find the face on any of the models shown. Any thoughts on the "backwards" bezel? |
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