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OT: Vintage Breitling Datora: fake or real? *LINK*

Hi, I know Breitling is OT here, but as a nice vintage chrono I'm sure I can get help or advices here:

I see the linked watch on a hungarian bidding site:

http://www.vatera.hu/breitling_datora_ferfi_karora_48035878.html

and I have serious doubts about the originality:

Dial seems to be that of the Valjoux 72 C (a la Carrera 12 Dato), but movemnt looks like a Venus, which was never applied this calender module (according to my knowledge). Dial digits are a bit strange too: look at the "15" and "45" just beside the small dials.

Every opinion is kindly welcome! Watch seems to be very cheap so I do not know wether to bid or to stay away?

A nice Carrera 12 Dato would put these thoughts away... :-)
Best regards: Robertus

http://www.vatera.hu/breitling_datora_ferfi_karora_48035878.html
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