Breitling - How to date your watch by the serial number.
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Serial Numbers Rolex Locating your Rolex serial number. The serial number of your watch is engraved on the case at the 6 o'clock end between the lugs. You will need to remove the bracelet/strap to see it. The model reference is engraved in the same place at the 12 o'clock end. Yep - that serial number puts it at 1971. The number on the inside is a case number. If it lost a lot of time while wearing it, it probably does need a full servicing.
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Below is a list of serial numbers for Breitling watches both for chronograph models like the Navitimer,chronomat,cosmonaut etc. and also for Breitling non chronograph models as you can see below the serial number range is completely different for the chronograph to the non chronograph models, there are 2 sets of numbers on the case back one is the model or part number which is generally a 3 or 4 digit number and then the serial number,some examples of the models below, after 1978 when Ernest Schneider took over the serial numbers and model number system was totally changed which I'll go into lower down the page Some examples of Breitling model numbers and the model range they are
B Breitling Serial numbers from 1944 until 1978
From 1978 until now As stated earlier from 1978 the number system was totally changed , the new system comprised of a letter followed by 5 numbers, the letter indicated what the watch was made from
The first two numbers after the letter signify which Breitling caliber movement has been used for the watch As stated earlier from 1978 the number system was totally changed , the new system comprised of a letter followed by 5 numbers, the letter indicated what the watch was made from, as an example 13 is the cal 13 (valjoux 7750) or 17 is the cal 17 (ETA 2824) or 12 is a cal 12 (lemania 1873 or 1877) The third number states whether the watch is a certified chronometer , this will be 0 if it is not an independently certified chronometer or 3 if it is a certified chronometer also a 4 and 6 has been used which again shows it is not a certified chronometer The last 2 numbers show the model of the watch as an example the A17605 is a steel Breitling shark automatic non chronometer with eta 2824 movement |
Please remember that this is just an approximate guide and can not be used as a 100% accurate outlook as per how old your watch might be. Should you require a more conclusive valuation of your time piece then please do not hesitate to Email-us To determine the approximate age of your watch, open the case and find the serial number, usually found engraved on the movement or the case back itself, then match it up with the list on this page. Cross reference the Movement number with the case number to find the time scale of when your watch was produced. |
One of Tissot’s greatest watch is this PRC200.. Hence not surprise to see lots of replicas out there..
So in this post, i’ll show how to spot the replica just in case u need these skills in the future..
1. Hands attaching points.
The genuine has chrome attaching points in each hand.
The fake has painted attaching points and poor finished. Check the borders of the “T” shape center seconds hand and poor border painting
2. Incorrect inner bezel numbers and text spacing
The text in the genuine watch is centered.
The text in the fake is too close to the crystal gasket
3. Small hands shape
The genuine has sharper edges and perfect finish.
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The fake has irregular shape and rough finish.
4. Leather strap
The genuine has a flat strap.
The fake has a padded strap (too thick).
5. Hands and dial lume
The genuine has lume on hour markings and hands.
The fake has lume only in hour and minute hands.
6. Deployment buckle
Genuine has only stainless steel engraving
Fake has “BI” incorrect lettering engraving. Poor polished.