yodap Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 I like this model too, but unfortunately the caseback isn't correct... It says A173XX which would mean there's an ETA 2824-2 inside... It should say A133XX as there is an ETA 7750... But it's not a big fault and the watch is great! Wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazza3000 Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 I like this model too, but unfortunately the caseback isn't correct... It says A173XX which would mean there's an ETA 2824-2 inside... It should say A133XX as there is an ETA 7750... But it's not a big fault and the watch is great! Wear it well! I'm confused now as looking at the original and rep side by side case picture in Seadweller4000 review of the Heritage,they both have A173xx, same as my ultimate version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hi, A17 stands for the NON-CHONO SOH, because the Breitling calibre 17 is actually a modified ETA 2824-2. A13 stands for the CHRONO SOH, because the Breitling calibre 13 is a midified ETA 7750. Serial number coding: WXXYZZ W=case material (in your case: A=all stainless steel, B=two tone, K=full gold, and I don't know what is platinum / white gold sorry) XX= movement (13= Breitling calibre 13, 17=calibre 17, 44=calibre 44 and so on...) Y= Either a 0 or a 3. 3 means COSC certified, 0 means it's NOT. ZZ= depends on the model. Hope this helps. Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazza3000 Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hi, A17 stands for the NON-CHONO SOH, because the Breitling calibre 17 is actually a modified ETA 2824-2. A13 stands for the CHRONO SOH, because the Breitling calibre 13 is a midified ETA 7750. Serial number coding: WXXYZZ W=case material (in your case: A=all stainless steel, B=two tone, K=full gold, and I don't know what is platinum / white gold sorry) XX= movement (13= Breitling calibre 13, 17=calibre 17, 44=calibre 44 and so on...) Y= Either a 0 or a 3. 3 means COSC certified, 0 means it's NOT. ZZ= depends on the model. Hope this helps. Greetz. Hi Yodap thanks for the info and advice. As my watch is the non chrono version and has the A17320 caseback I take it this is correct then, and just the chrono versions are wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hi, Yes, you are right. I thought you have the chrono one. Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazza3000 Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hi, Yes, you are right. I thought you have the chrono one. Greetz. That's great, still learning here, so thanks again for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shultz Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hey Lani, thx for sharing. It seems that you are a macro shot fan like me Gorgeous pics! I will be definately in for that V2 SOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 That's great, still learning here, so thanks again for the info. I'm happy to help you. I found out some more case materials: * A - all stainless steel * B - stainless steel, 18K gold rider tabs, crown, and pushers * C - stainless steel, 18K rose gold bezel * D - stainless steel, 18K yellow gold bezel * E - all titanium * F - titanium and gold * H - rose gold * J - white gold * K - yellow gold * L - platinum * M - black steel * R - red gold Found at: http://www.breitlingsource.com/articles_refnos.shtml Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limited Edition Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Lani, I've PMed you about your watch. Did you get it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Lani, I've PMed you about your watch. Did you get it? Thanks Let's see what you get from swiss-whatever.. first.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooloo Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 wow thats an awesome looking piece..defintiely one of the tops for 08' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 update... Verified.. the SOH Chrono has been released for worldwide distribution.. so hopefully LE.. you will get the same timepiece.. check on Warranty from defects though .. all reps have the chance of failing..one of the givens in our "hobby" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.