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 Post subject: Real or Franken
PostPosted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:54 am 
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Should this have a 30min counter and not a 45?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Breitling-Genev ... 35c743fdd1

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 Post subject: Re: Real or Franken
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Correct with 45.
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 Post subject: Re: Real or Franken
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Redone dial. Bridge inscription is suspect. Overpriced.
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 Post subject: Re: Real or Franken
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vintage wrote:
Redone dial and missing movement retaining screws. Bridge inscription is suspect. Overpriced.

Paul is spot on, I did not take time to look over the piece well just the 45. Will look better next time.

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 Post subject: Re: Real or Franken
PostPosted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:32 am 
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Ref 1191 isued with Venus 188 then with Valjoux 7730 ... 45' counter is correct and the most useful on period bicompax Breitlings
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