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I've been seeing reps of this model on the auction site iOffer.com. Probably with a quartz movement considering the price, but what gives? Haven't seen a rep at any of my favorite dealers' sites.

Well, I successfully opened it with a 12" adjustable wrench! It was the only thing big enough that I had on hand that would fit around the case. Another difficulty with this watch was that the notches on the case back aren't parallel, making opening the case back without scratching it difficult but not impossible.

What's the best way to open the case back of a Navitimer Serie Speciale? Anyone tried the duct tape method? I have a kit of various tools but the opener isn't wide enough. Thanks

Agreed, that's why I also chose the Serie Speciale Fighters' Edition. Should arrive in a matter of days, can't wait!

Any recommendations on a dealer for the Breitling Serie Speciale Black with SS band? I've only dealt with Josh before, but I've been leaning towards Paul only because the date looks slightly better aligned in his pics. Any thoughts? Thanks

I'm in love with this rep, but is it a fantasy watch?

Thanks for the input guys. I did tell the gym and they called the police immediately, as my credit cards and other property were stolen also. Funny thing, I told the office that that watch was gift and I estimated the value around $2000. I did have a combo lock on the locker but it apparently was a old, shitty locker and someone forced the door open without removing the lock. Just a word of caution to everyone. Great suggestions, I guess I'm back in the game for a new watch, or two, just in case.

Thanks for clearing that up, I was never sure about the 21J movement, but maybe I'll get my first Pam now. Had a 7750 Tag Carrera before, nice watch but the movement was... eh.

So yesterday someone broke into my gym locker and stole my Carrera (rep) along with some other stuff. So I guess the glass is half full, and this gives me an excuse to buy another rep. Any suggestions of what I should get. I loved the Carrera, but the chronograph's second hand would sometimes get stuck at 59 sec, so I was thinking about getting another Carrera (black face, like before) with the hope that this watch wouldn't have this problem. Any suggestions of other watches I should look at, Tags or otherwise?

In the marker for a new watch. Had a Tag Carrera chrono, but it was stolen today. So I've been looking at some Pam Power Reserves, any opinions on these or the Asian 21J movement? Thanks.

Yes, just wind it in a clock-wise direction. I gave it about 25 turns to start it up, after that your normal arm movements spin the rotor inside to supply momentum to the movement. No, you can't overwind it, and the full power reserve is on the order of 42 hours or so.

Worked like a charm! Thanks very much!

Thanks for the info, I'll save my $$$ for a Planet Ocean!

Any idea for a fix, or am I going to have to bring it to someone? The watch keeps time very well otherwise, and I will probably put off fixing this for a while, until I need the watch serviced. I don't really ever used the chronograph, just wondering if this is a common problem, or at least an easily fixable one? Thanks

mmmm, I don't follow. Is this the watch you're refering to: Link? Because they both show 60 on the bezel of the tachymetre at 12 o'clock.