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fleta · 9 December 2009, 05:05 AM

Hello! I am new to this forum, and i was hoping someone on here would be able to help me out. My grandfather just died and one of the things he left me is this watch. I am going to include pictures so that hopefully someone can identify it and tell me a bit more about it.

The strap is broken, so if possible information about how to get that fixed would help. If the watch is fake, can someone also tell me if it is actually a fake, because i have no idea how to tell.

PS. Since the watch is from my grandfather, i am not looking to sell it. Information on how much the watch is worth is helpful, but be aware that i am not going to sell it. Thanks!!

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AJC · 9 December 2009, 06:08 AM

Hi And welcome.

I am not an experienced with this range of Breitlings as I am more into the Breitling Aeromarine models, however with the quality of the photos it would be a hard call.

If you could put the camera on a stand and use the macro setting plus a bit of natural light the photos might be a little clearer.

One thing I did notice which is unusual is that you said and showed the bracelet to be broken. This is unusual as most high end watch's bracelets are very very strong.

Sorry I can't help.

Cheers

datejust1 · 9 December 2009, 06:15 AM

Hi and Welcome to TRF!

I dislike been the bearer of bad news, but that Watch is a Replica. The strap only needs the pins. Go to any jewelry store and they will repair it. Its a very easy job and some jewelers do it for free.

Noonan · 9 December 2009, 06:19 AM

I agree with Gaby on this one. A real Breitling Tourbillion sells for over 100K. You'd know if it were real.

fleta · 9 December 2009, 06:28 AM

Well as it is unfortunate to find out that is possibly a Replica, is there some sort of specific feature on the watch i can look at in person to confirm this?

Also, replica or not, is it a good watch worth fixing and wearing? Is there such a thing as a good replica and a bad replica?

Noonan · 9 December 2009, 06:31 AM

This is the only real Breitling I know of that has a toubillion movement.

You could also remove the case back and look at the movement. You'll be able to tell right away from the quality.

fleta · 9 December 2009, 06:37 AM

I am not experienced enough to remove the back. I don't have the tools or the knowledge.

Should i take it to a specialist like a jeweler or something?

datejust1 · 9 December 2009, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fleta

I am not experienced enough to remove the back. I don't have the tools or the knowledge.

Should i take it to a specialist like a jeweler or something?

I'd do that.

datejust1 · 9 December 2009, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fleta

Well as it is unfortunate to find out that is possibly a Replica, is there some sort of specific feature on the watch i can look at in person to confirm this?

Also, replica or not, is it a good watch worth fixing and wearing? Is there such a thing as a good replica and a bad replica?

Well, It still has a sentimental feeling to you. I'd fix it so you can have it and use it.

fleta · 9 December 2009, 06:42 AM

how would i find a jeweler with knowledge about these types of watches? Are there watch specialists? As you can tell, i am fairly clueless about these things..

rr-nyc · 12 December 2009, 03:46 PM

The pics are horrible but clear enough to see its not a Breitling regardless of what the dial says. I don't get pics like that... everything but the watch is crystal clear just like those ebay ads for fakes.

Other than it having sentimental value, a broken fake watch is worthless.

rr-nyc · 12 December 2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fleta

how would i find a jeweler with knowledge about these types of watches? Are there watch specialists? As you can tell, i am fairly clueless about these things..

Bring it to a watch repair place and they can open it up. They can also provide you replace the pins needed to attach the bracelet.

TattooedGQ · 12 December 2009, 03:59 PM

Definitely a Chinatown special...sorry

ParisDakarBmw · 2 January 2010, 03:51 PM

Purchase a new Breitling. Take it to size, and see if there is any part of the fakewatch that might fit on the new one. You can say that part of the watch is my relatives, and the rest is original.

9 December 2009, 05:05 AM	#1
fleta "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 4	Need Information on Breitling Watch Hello! I am new to this forum, and i was hoping someone on here would be able to help me out. My grandfather just died and one of the things he left me is this watch. I am going to include pictures so that hopefully someone can identify it and tell me a bit more about it. The strap is broken, so if possible information about how to get that fixed would help. If the watch is fake, can someone also tell me if it is actually a fake, because i have no idea how to tell. PS. Since the watch is from my grandfather, i am not looking to sell it. Information on how much the watch is worth is helpful, but be aware that i am not going to sell it. Thanks!! Multiple ways to get to the pictures! http://img504.imageshack.us/g/dsc00450w.jpg/ http://yfrog.com/e0dsc00450wjx [IMG]http://img504.imageshack.us/slidesho...=dsc00450w.jpg[/IMG]

12 December 2009, 03:59 PM	#13
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Definitely a Chinatown special...sorry __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

9 December 2009, 06:08 AM	#2
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Hi And welcome. I am not an experienced with this range of Breitlings as I am more into the Breitling Aeromarine models, however with the quality of the photos it would be a hard call. If you could put the camera on a stand and use the macro setting plus a bit of natural light the photos might be a little clearer. One thing I did notice which is unusual is that you said and showed the bracelet to be broken. This is unusual as most high end watch's bracelets are very very strong. Sorry I can't help. Cheers

9 December 2009, 06:15 AM	#3
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Hi and Welcome to TRF! I dislike been the bearer of bad news, but that Watch is a Replica. The strap only needs the pins. Go to any jewelry store and they will repair it. Its a very easy job and some jewelers do it for free.

9 December 2009, 06:19 AM	#4
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	I agree with Gaby on this one. A real Breitling Tourbillion sells for over 100K. You'd know if it were real.

9 December 2009, 06:28 AM	#5
fleta "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 4	Well as it is unfortunate to find out that is possibly a Replica, is there some sort of specific feature on the watch i can look at in person to confirm this? Also, replica or not, is it a good watch worth fixing and wearing? Is there such a thing as a good replica and a bad replica?

9 December 2009, 06:31 AM	#6
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	This is the only real Breitling I know of that has a toubillion movement. You could also remove the case back and look at the movement. You'll be able to tell right away from the quality.

9 December 2009, 06:37 AM	#7
fleta "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 4	I am not experienced enough to remove the back. I don't have the tools or the knowledge. Should i take it to a specialist like a jeweler or something?

9 December 2009, 06:42 AM	#10
fleta "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 4	how would i find a jeweler with knowledge about these types of watches? Are there watch specialists? As you can tell, i am fairly clueless about these things..

12 December 2009, 03:46 PM	#11
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	The pics are horrible but clear enough to see its not a Breitling regardless of what the dial says. I don't get pics like that... everything but the watch is crystal clear just like those ebay ads for fakes. Other than it having sentimental value, a broken fake watch is worthless.

2 January 2010, 03:51 PM	#14
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Purchase a new Breitling. Take it to size, and see if there is any part of the fakewatch that might fit on the new one. You can say that part of the watch is my relatives, and the rest is original.

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