It looks fake...

[Dracha]

Europe I dont know , I sent my watches to the US from Europe to get serviced

[WatchFred]

same for me, my watchmaker of choice is in the US too (happens to be the same), though some watchmakers in the UK come highly recommended by some fellow collectors.

[rmariani]

Hello all,

I finally got some news from Breitling, after the watch was sent to Switzerland.
It's confirmed as a 1969 CHRONO-MATIC.
Total repair price is 1850€, and it will take up to 10 months!
I don't think the commercial value justifies it, but the sentimental value just might :)

Can anyone share an opinion on the matter?

thank you
Rui

[CaptRimmer]

Hi Rui, only you can really make that decision but if it were my dad's, I'd repair it in an instant. 1850Euros for a watch that could well last another 40 odd years seems a pretty good deal to me. And a classic to boot.
The 10 months turnaround is a little steep but you can start saving your pennies.
Cheers,
Capt

[WatchFred]

I would URGE you to look for a second opinion regarding the repairs, not trying to judge the emotional value of this watch, but this is way above what a complete restauration should cost !

[Dracha]

I would URGE you to look for a second opinion regarding the repairs, not trying to judge the emotional value of this watch, but this is way above what a complete restauration should cost !

+1

[rmariani]

I would URGE you to look for a second opinion regarding the repairs, not trying to judge the emotional value of this watch, but this is way above what a complete restauration should cost !

Keep in mind that the watch is not even working, and they are suggesting several replacements.
That looks complicated to do, since the watch is now on Switzerland :) !!
Could I ask someone for an estimate without actually sending the watch?
Any suggestions on who to contact?
Any idea what could be a correct price?

Thank you again for all the help

regards,
Rui

[Triton9]

Get a seagull manual wind and replace the original one movement.. The cheapest restoration possible option.

[WatchFred]

Get a seagull manual wind and replace the original one movement.. The cheapest restoration possible option.

now if you would be so kind to tell me how or which Seagull would fit a chrono-matic Cal 11/12 case, dial and hands ?

[SnapIT]

That is singularly the worst piece of advice I've ever had the misfortune to read on this forum.