coffeegeek

The picture you referenced is from a Ti Avenger that came from a different factory. It didn't take a step back, it is simply a completely different watch.

Thanks Andrew,

Would the Bezel off this watch fit mine?

Thanks for the advice. How I found out is one of them was out about 0.75mm. So I grabbed a small screwdriver to screw it back in. It just kept on turning, and I thought it had a stripped thread. Then it fell out completely. On closer inspection, I noticed a few of them were loose.

I will get some permabond 910. Sounds like a good idea.

As far as just putting up because it's a replica, below is an older replica case, where the threaded hole is quite clear. Seems like a step backwards to glue these parts on...

(Thanks to hxxp://www.replica-watch.info/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24731&highlight=screws+bezel+breitling for the source pic)

Thanks again for your advice. I might post a WTB for a titanium bezel that has real screws (anyone?), and in the meantime get some permabond.

Coffeegeek

Hi,

I just received a beautiful watch from one of our very friendly dealers. I will leave him anonymous, because I don't believe this is his fault. It seems all current reps of this watch will have the same problem. It's the Breitling Aeromarine Avenger Seawolf Titanium. It looks great, feels great, and even makes my huge wrists look girly.

BUT...

What look like screws around the bezel are actually just decorative pieces that press in. There is no thread in the bezel for them to screw in to, and they are more like rivets or pins.

How do I know this? See below:

Definitely NOT screws!

VERY DISAPPOINTING.

I have been in touch with the dealer, and he said "The Maker of this watch informed me that the Bezel screws at the side is all inserted with some glue applied to keep it stayed on. Thats all it works for this replica. What you can do is to insert the screw with super glue and it should be fine."

He offered to find me a bezel assembly, but I fear it'll be the same glued together junk. This was not a cheap rep. Over US$300.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Apart from prying ALL the others out to glue them back in properly...

Thanks,

Coffeegeek

Hi,

I'm having difficulty determining whether this watch is gen or a replica. A Breitling Chronomat (with ref #808 and +217012) on back. It was given to my father a few years back, where it went into the sock drawer. There are a few things about it that say genuine, but some inconsistencies that make me worry.

In the movement, I can see a logo stamped under the balance wheel, and 175. So it's a venus 175 movt. There are also the letters "TJ" under the balance wheel. The case back has all the appropriate stamps and logos, and inside the case back is identical to genuine.

The main hands look genuine, just need a re-lume, but the subdial hands look wrong. Also, the face says "Breitling Premier", but no "swiss made" or "geneve".

It's missing the slide rule bezel, and has no "B" on the crown.

Is this a Genuine that's been bastardized, or is it a rep (that's probably been bastardized too!) Please let me know if you'd like to see photos of anything else, I have a good macro camera. Also, if anyone has a spare pillar wheel/column wheel, as outlined in the picture, or an appropriate bezel, please let me know.

Thanks,

Coffeegeek

Australia:

This is good news for any in Australia who are unsure about the relative legalities of bringing reps (for personal use, not trade, sale, lease, hire, etc.) into the country. It's important to know where you stand, and it gives you peace of mind that unless you're importing a Georgio Armani, or, no kidding, a Darth Vader watch, you don't need to worry about fines/confiscation etc.

It also shows that unless we keep a low profile we will end up bringing a "Notices of Objection to Importation" upon the brands we all love.

http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/notices/ACN0607.pdf

Here's the meat:

"Goods referred to in this [Australian Customs Notice], that are manufactured outside and imported into Australia, and

are subject to the control of Customs under the meaning of the Customs Act 1901 are liable to

be seized by Customs if:

− They have applied to them, or in relation to them, a sign that is substantially identical

with, or deceptively similar to, a trade mark listed in the attached Schedule; and

− are goods in respect of which the notified trade mark is registered;

unless it can be established that:

− the goods are being imported other than for the purposes of trade (sale, lease, hire, etc);

or

− the goods do not infringe the relevant trade mark."

Please, if I'm off track here, or have missed something entirely, let me know. Always base your decisions on your own, solid research.

Coffeegeek