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conorwrichards
·Hello everyone,
I’m considering bidding on this Breitling Unitime ref. 1765 with a Venus 178 movement, currently offered by McTear’s:
https://www.mctears.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-805---breitling-untime/?lot=424909
The hand on the 3-o’clock 30-minute counter appears to be incorrect. From photographs of other ref. 1765 examples, I believe it should have a black arrow-shaped hand or a baton like the registers at 6 and 9. The baton currently in the 3 o'clock subdial is too wide and doesn't match the 6/9 subdials.
Where I might find an original or period-correct replacement?
I would be grateful for any opinions, comparison photographs or recommended parts specialists. You can see the watch at the link.
Many thanks,
Conor
I’m considering bidding on this Breitling Unitime ref. 1765 with a Venus 178 movement, currently offered by McTear’s:
https://www.mctears.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-805---breitling-untime/?lot=424909
The hand on the 3-o’clock 30-minute counter appears to be incorrect. From photographs of other ref. 1765 examples, I believe it should have a black arrow-shaped hand or a baton like the registers at 6 and 9. The baton currently in the 3 o'clock subdial is too wide and doesn't match the 6/9 subdials.
Where I might find an original or period-correct replacement?
I would be grateful for any opinions, comparison photographs or recommended parts specialists. You can see the watch at the link.
Many thanks,
Conor
