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I'm off to Honkers in a couple of weeks, any idea where the service centre is?
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It's the anti glare coating that causes the fingermarks to show up, not much you can do. I clean mine, which has a titanium strap, with on old soft toothbrush and mild hand soap, brings it up a treat
I'm off to Honkers in a couple of weeks, any idea where the service centre is?
rt
It's the anti glare coating that causes the fingermarks to show up, not much you can do. I clean mine, which has a titanium strap, with on old soft toothbrush and mild hand soap, brings it up a treat
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rupetime Same problem here. Still looks immaculate after cleaning it (usually with shirt tail or similar)
wub Good tip. Mine has the same bracelet. I've had mine cleaned F.O.C. at the dealers. Mind you, the last time I was there I ended up buying a watch for my wife, so maybe it would be cheaper to go somewhere else
wub Good tip. Mine has the same bracelet. I've had mine cleaned F.O.C. at the dealers. Mind you, the last time I was there I ended up buying a watch for my wife, so maybe it would be cheaper to go somewhere else
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I have a Breitling Repitition Minutes (Aerospace) that has seved me well for about 5 years now with only one change of battery, you know when the battery gets low īcos the LCD flashes. The battery was replaced while I waited at a Breitling dealer on Orchard road, Singapore, very professional looking setup!
Couple of little thing the chaps at Breitling could improve on in my opinion:
The sticky up bits on the bezel do catch on clothing (as already mentioned)
The alarm is not loud enough (for my deaf ears!)
When the crown is pressed in it bleeps various tones that represent the time (not sure why but itīs a bit annoying and coud do with a facility to turn it off)
At 6 O clock the hands do not quite line up!
Itīs still a lovely piece of engineering but I would love to upgrade to the slightly larger model, however I have just bought a new house and canīt afford it!
Couple of little thing the chaps at Breitling could improve on in my opinion:
The sticky up bits on the bezel do catch on clothing (as already mentioned)
The alarm is not loud enough (for my deaf ears!)
When the crown is pressed in it bleeps various tones that represent the time (not sure why but itīs a bit annoying and coud do with a facility to turn it off)
At 6 O clock the hands do not quite line up!
Itīs still a lovely piece of engineering but I would love to upgrade to the slightly larger model, however I have just bought a new house and canīt afford it!
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jumbojohn The bleeping thing is annoying isn't it? I'd happily turn it off, or trade it for a (far more useful IMHO) backlight.
Setting the alarm is a pain in the backside as well.
Gripes notwithstanding, it's still a top bit of kit though.
Setting the alarm is a pain in the backside as well.
Gripes notwithstanding, it's still a top bit of kit though.
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Great watch, but think VERY carefully before you buy one if you live in Australia!
The service (read lack of!) in Australia is ATROCIOUS!!!!!!
I had one and had to have it serviced.
There is only ONE authorised service centre in Australia and it is in Sydney and has NO personal contact with customers.
You have to drop your watch off at an authorised dealer and they send the watch to the "service" centre and it is returned (eventually!) to this dealer.
My watch needed minor repair work and the Australian "service" centre could not handle the workload.
It was sent back to Switzerland and I didn't see it for over THREE MONTHS!!
To start with it took over a week to get from the dealer to the "service" centre (just across town!) and it went steadily downhill from there.
When I eventually did get the watch back the crown was very stiff and difficult to pull out, however I wasn't prepared to wait another three months (and spend another few hundred dollars) to have it rectified.
Great shame because it was a great watch let down by it's service network.
The service (read lack of!) in Australia is ATROCIOUS!!!!!!
I had one and had to have it serviced.
There is only ONE authorised service centre in Australia and it is in Sydney and has NO personal contact with customers.
You have to drop your watch off at an authorised dealer and they send the watch to the "service" centre and it is returned (eventually!) to this dealer.
My watch needed minor repair work and the Australian "service" centre could not handle the workload.
It was sent back to Switzerland and I didn't see it for over THREE MONTHS!!
To start with it took over a week to get from the dealer to the "service" centre (just across town!) and it went steadily downhill from there.
When I eventually did get the watch back the crown was very stiff and difficult to pull out, however I wasn't prepared to wait another three months (and spend another few hundred dollars) to have it rectified.
Great shame because it was a great watch let down by it's service network.
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When the crown is pressed in it bleeps various tones that represent the time (not sure why but itīs a bit annoying and coud do with a facility to turn it off)
Believe that feature is for the visually impaired.
Believe that feature is for the visually impaired.
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Breitling watches
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Ive just bought myself a shiny new Breitling Chronomat Windrider from a dealer in Dubai, it has gold bits at the cardinal points on the bezel and the three dials on the face are also gold rimmed, the strap is alligator skin and has the snap on type clasp, my question is how much is this watch in your part of the world as I always feel Im having me pants pulled down over the price of anything here, im a happier man now knowing that it has no battery to replace, then again I have several friends over here who have no complaints about the local service centre.
Thanks
Howski
Ive just bought myself a shiny new Breitling Chronomat Windrider from a dealer in Dubai, it has gold bits at the cardinal points on the bezel and the three dials on the face are also gold rimmed, the strap is alligator skin and has the snap on type clasp, my question is how much is this watch in your part of the world as I always feel Im having me pants pulled down over the price of anything here, im a happier man now knowing that it has no battery to replace, then again I have several friends over here who have no complaints about the local service centre.
Thanks
Howski
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Breitling..expensive to buy, even more expensive to maintain....just kidding
Bought a Breitling old navitimer from FRA duty-free a few years ago, cheaper than DXB, but then it was the last one available, out of production so i'm told.
Suggestion: purchase an extra strap if you have the chance, a wise investment to keep on hand, sometimes hard to get from some locations.
Bought a Breitling old navitimer from FRA duty-free a few years ago, cheaper than DXB, but then it was the last one available, out of production so i'm told.
Suggestion: purchase an extra strap if you have the chance, a wise investment to keep on hand, sometimes hard to get from some locations.
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Thanks folks. Lots of good observations. I'm still trying to find out if the aerospace needs any special input following battery change to keep it running OK. Any Breitling or ex Breitling service professional prepared to blow the whistle on this one?
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I have to recommend the Rolex GMT II. Mechanical, clean it every three years, lasts forever (12 years on mine), you're always proud of it, and you look at the GPS to see what time it really is.
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Stop watch on my Breitling started playing up so had it serviced and off it went for the best part of 2 1/2 months which was just about long enough to earn the money to pay the bill.
Although I am very fond of the B I bought a Timex Triathlon for 13 quid as a stand in whilst it was away and it does everything the Breitling does without the worry of wearing it whilst swimming, sailing, skydiving etc.
Although I am very fond of the B I bought a Timex Triathlon for 13 quid as a stand in whilst it was away and it does everything the Breitling does without the worry of wearing it whilst swimming, sailing, skydiving etc.
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Own a Breitling Emergency, after two and a half years battery went flat. Down to the dealers and it was sent away for two/three weeks as it's the only watch that they can't do inhouse. Watch returned batteries renewed, fully cleaned and pressure tested FREE OF CHARGE.
You really can't beat that for service!!!
One happy customer....
You really can't beat that for service!!!
One happy customer....
There used to be a Breitling dealer in the local town; however they are no longer appointed dealers as I found out when I went there to drop off my Aerospace for a battery and seal change. So I rang Breitling UK to ask what to do, commenting "I could always pop in to a dealer in Bahrein next time I'm there to have it done while I wait!".
They patiently explained that there is no such thing as an authorised 'while-you-wait' battery change for a Breitling! The reason is that it must go through a power soak as part of the test - and that takes a few days. So all you cheapskates who think that you're being clever - beware! You are being conned, you could be risking damage to your very expensive timepiece and it will have no recognised warranty! I then took my watch to Breitling UK, they did the approved battery change and test and also replaced the Z-spring in the bracelet and tightened up the rotating bezel slightly for no additional charge. The watch was returned to me within the quoted time by courier - excellent service indeed!
Don't be penny-wise and pound-foolish. You get what you pay for - and few Breitling dealers are authorised to change batteries or to conduct other repairs!
Mine is a titanium and titanium nitride ('gold') highlighted pre-'repetiton minutes' model. Still as good as the day I bought it 7 years ago and I still think that it's the most stylish version of the Aerospace which they've ever produced. As for cleaning it - I just give it a scrub when I'm doing the washing up!
They patiently explained that there is no such thing as an authorised 'while-you-wait' battery change for a Breitling! The reason is that it must go through a power soak as part of the test - and that takes a few days. So all you cheapskates who think that you're being clever - beware! You are being conned, you could be risking damage to your very expensive timepiece and it will have no recognised warranty! I then took my watch to Breitling UK, they did the approved battery change and test and also replaced the Z-spring in the bracelet and tightened up the rotating bezel slightly for no additional charge. The watch was returned to me within the quoted time by courier - excellent service indeed!
Don't be penny-wise and pound-foolish. You get what you pay for - and few Breitling dealers are authorised to change batteries or to conduct other repairs!
Mine is a titanium and titanium nitride ('gold') highlighted pre-'repetiton minutes' model. Still as good as the day I bought it 7 years ago and I still think that it's the most stylish version of the Aerospace which they've ever produced. As for cleaning it - I just give it a scrub when I'm doing the washing up!