Breitling Navitimer - real or fake?

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Ed Black

·Jul 28, 2020

Hi,

I've been offered this watch, claimed to be purchased in the 60s. It's obviously not from the 60's, and from what I can see when I compare with pictures on the www, it lacks the word "Chronometre" above "Navitimer" on the watch face. Is this ok? when du you think it's from? It's outside of my comfort zone, so does anyone have an opinion? I would be grateful for any help. EB

 

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snunez

·Jul 28, 2020

I think a photo would help...

 

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Ed Black

·Jul 28, 2020

 

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bobbee

·Jul 28, 2020

The wings logo looks a bit off centre.

 

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killer67

·Jul 28, 2020

Looks like a 90s Navitimer that has strange subdials (usually say automatic in one of them), date wheel, chrono hand, caseback and bracelet. Definitely needs to be examined and questioned before committing

 

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janice&fred

·Jul 28, 2020

It's as fake as a 3 dollar bill.

 

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Skipper_S

·Jul 28, 2020

its an ORIGINAL made in CHINA Braitlinggg

 

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Njnjcfp88

·Jul 28, 2020

Case back engravings seem light. Almost tinny looking.
I’m thinking fake as well.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Jul 28, 2020

Here’s mine for comparison- late 90’s/early 00’s, purchased from an AD in ‘04
There were dial variations, but the back on the OP’s is suspect.

 

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janice&fred

·Jul 28, 2020

JwRosenthal

but the back on the OP’s is suspect.

"suspect"? Oh man I wish I had a dollar for every time some wanna-be scam artist in the Philippines showed me exactly what is pictured in this opening post. It's one of the most common knock-offs made along with the submariner and seadwellers.

 

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Thrasher36

·Jul 28, 2020

Total Fake , Look at the fitment of bracelet to case, the off center crooked wings and date wheel .

 

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JwRosenthal

·Jul 28, 2020

janice&fred

"suspect"? Oh man I wish I had a dollar for every time some wanna-be scam artist in the Philippines showed me exactly what is pictured in this opening post. It's one of the most common knock-offs made along with the submariner and seadwellers.

I was trying to be kind

Thrasher36

Total Fake , Look at the fitment of bracelet to case, the off center crooked wings and date wheel .

You talking about the OP or mine? 😉

 

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janice&fred

·Jul 28, 2020

JwRosenthal

You talking about the OP or mine?

Both 😜

 

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pongster

·Jul 28, 2020

JwRosenthal

You talking about the OP or mine? 😉

the wings on your fourth picture is vertical in orientation. Should be horizontal like in your first picture. So there’s some suspicion there. 😀

 

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snunez

·Jul 28, 2020

I think the jury can be excused now; clear verdict.

 

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Ed Black

·Jul 28, 2020

Thanks everyone, this saved me a lot of trouble 😀