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Rg21044
 Post subject: It's me again
PostPosted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 6:45 am 
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I apologize in advance for my repeated authentication requests. This time I am buying a Super Avenger II.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Breitling-Super ... true&rt=nc

The pluses...

-Comes from a reasonably reputable eBay seller with reasonably good feedback (99.9% positive)

-paying with PayPal through eBay so double buyer protection if it turns out to be not right

-I don't believe the SAII is a model that is replicated, at least not reasonably well.


The minuses...

-no box or papers original to the watch


Any and all input is appreciated. Thanks.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:26 am 
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I have that exact watch, looks perfect to me. Not sure if you were the winner, if so good luck with it

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 Post subject: Re: It's me again
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Looks real to me.
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 Post subject: Re: It's me again
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Thank you both for your input. The fact that case back and movement serial numbers match is a good sign.

What do you think of end link fitment? It looks like there are some gaps.
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 Post subject: Re: It's me again
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Rg21044 wrote:
Thank you both for your input. The fact that case back and movement serial numbers match is a good sign.

What do you think of end link fitment? It looks like there are some gaps.

It might just be that it has a small amount of play in it, that's on the first pic and the 2nd straight on pic looks like it's picking up a reflection that makes it appear like it's not sitting correct. Looks all legit though

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Photo with the removed caseback (which would be an issue for me) shows bracelet code of 168a which is correct.
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 Post subject: Re: It's me again
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Roff, is the removed case back an issue for you due to potential compromised water resistance or something more than that?


I can have the silicone seals re-greased and have the watch kiosk at the mall do a dry pressure test.

You've got me worried now. I hope some quote/unquote watch smith hasn't jabbed around in the movement with a stick or sum such instrument.
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 Post subject: Re: It's me again
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A watch that has the caseback removed has dirt in it and potentially needs servicing.
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 Post subject: Re: It's me again
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That is true. Thank you for the heads up.
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