wimpie007 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Came across this on the web: http://www.breitling.com/service/index3.php Nice 6 min mov on how they polish breits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 You can check out all their videos here on what happens to your watch when you send it to them for service. Breitling Service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Great video! Somebody really beat the crap out of that Blackbird didn't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Definitely rough shape...whoever did that do it doesn't deserve such a fine piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I like to know how many of those rider tabs have gotten away from the guy polishing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I was surprised that he was using metal tweezers to hold it in the polisher. Sure looked like it had some serious serrations for grip too. I guess that's where the polishers "skill and dexterity" come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 very cool post...thanks for sharing!... today i am actually wearing my Blackbird rep...damn close, IMO... R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Great video. Learned a lot and those were great results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I was surprised that he was using metal tweezers to hold it in the polisher. Sure looked like it had some serious serrations for grip too. I guess that's where the polishers "skill and dexterity" come in. Not sure how true to life that video is. If you watch the movement servicing clip you'll notice that the guy begins disassembling the movement without de-casing it. I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure that would be the first thing you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Not sure how true to life that video is. If you watch the movement servicing clip you'll notice that the guy begins disassembling the movement without de-casing it. I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure that would be the first thing you do? The movement was removed. Is that the over engineered movement holder you are seeing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notloc08 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 So is the first video what happens with a basic service, and the second video combined with the first what happens when you get a complete overhaul? My breit is in great condition, but I would like the movement serviced pretty well. Any info would be nice, thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 An Ad would probably be able to give you the best info on what services are offered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 So is the first video what happens with a basic service, and the second video combined with the first what happens when you get a complete overhaul? My breit is in great condition, but I would like the movement serviced pretty well. Any info would be nice, thanks guys. There is no "service" options with Breitling. Anytime your watch goes to them for ANY reason, it gets cleaned and polished. So if your movement needs a overhaul, your watch will get the works from Breitling. I had a 3 month old SOSF that was running out of COSC spec. Had it sent to Breitling, came back 2 weeks later running like a top and had been freshly cleaned & polished like it was new. Also got a nice Breitling logoed travel case and polishing cloth! Breitlings service is amazing. I suggest taking the watch to your AD and let them send it to Breilting. If you purchased it from them, they will more then likely wave the $50 shipping fee (Cost for shipping w/ insurance to BUSA). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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