smithdj10 Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Hi, I've been using the forum for about 18 months and initially it helped me to decide to buy a Breitling Navitmer 7750 from one of our trusted sellers. After using Chieftangs(sp?) AR service, and purchasing Waccex straps I had a watch that looked extremely nice & I was proud of. Then disaster...... I took off to do the washing up, grabbed it and went to help put my little boy to bed, when I dropped it from about 4 foot onto our wooden floor. Since then, it stopped working -(( So my question is - can anyone recommend someone who might take a look a it for me? (I'm willing to pay - I don't expect it for free!) or Is it worth having it looked at, or do I just take the $250 hit & buy another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Try contacting The Zigmeister. You obviously love the watch, it's a good time for a full service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithdj10 Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) The Zigmeister! Now that's a name I remember from a while back! I take it he's a member of this board & I should pm him? Thanks for your reply Andrew. Edited March 24, 2010 by smithdj10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithdj10 Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Bad luck - looks like The Zigmeister is not taking new work until May 2010! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limestone Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 See that you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 You could try Rex over at RepGeek. I've never used his services, but I've only heard good things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithdj10 Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Cheers Gents - much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 To bad about the Nav, I can understand your disappointment I have a SA that I banged against the garage door about thre months ago. I had grocerys In both hands and smashed the watch really hard against the door. I closed my eyes and was afraid to look at the watch. I had taken a small devit out of the door. I looked at the watch and could see nothing wrong. How could this be? I guess I got lucky because the watch has never shown any signs of damage. I think It keeps even better time now. I like to call this "self regulation" good luck Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 I have a SA that I banged against the garage door about thre months ago. I had grocerys In both hands and smashed the watch really hard against the door. I closed my eyes and was afraid to look at the watch. I had taken a small devit out of the door. I looked at the watch and could see nothing wrong. How could this be? I guess I got lucky because the watch has never shown any signs of damage. I think It keeps even better time now. I like to call this "self regulation" good luck Mike WARNING! protective eye wear must be worn when carrying out this procedure, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 btw....a service for this watch will probably cost $200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 btw....a service for this watch will probably cost $200 That is for a full service on a A7750. Completely tearing the movement apart, cleaning it and reassembling it with 5 different kinds of oil/lube. If it is some thing simple, then it is going to be cheaper then that. Was working on another members watch over the weekend that had just stopped... After de-casing the movement I remove the balance..the hacking lever had broken off from the sliding pinion and was wedged up against the balance wheel. Pulled the broken hacking lever piece out and reinstalled the balance...she fired right up. From my limited experience there are a couple of piece in the chrono working that easy failures and when they go, they get lodged into the balance causing the movement to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 That is for a full service on a A7750. Completely tearing the movement apart, cleaning it and reassembling it with 5 different kinds of oil/lube. If it is some thing simple, then it is going to be cheaper then that. Was working on another members watch over the weekend that had just stopped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Show OFF No…showing off would have been doing in on my head while my lovely assistant feed me a sack of 10 WC's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithdj10 Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 That is for a full service on a A7750. Completely tearing the movement apart, cleaning it and reassembling it with 5 different kinds of oil/lube. If it is some thing simple, then it is going to be cheaper then that. Was working on another members watch over the weekend that had just stopped... After de-casing the movement I remove the balance..the hacking lever had broken off from the sliding pinion and was wedged up against the balance wheel. Pulled the broken hacking lever piece out and reinstalled the balance...she fired right up. From my limited experience there are a couple of piece in the chrono working that easy failures and when they go, they get lodged into the balance causing the movement to stop. I like my watch so much, that I'd probably pay that. Mike - drop me a PM if you can help me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Throw In a bag of onion chips while your at It All while washing it down with some Faygo Red Pop! Smithdj10, PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 All while washing it down with some Faygo Red Pop! Smithdj10, PM'd Talk about a blast form the past, hell ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Talk about a blast form the past, hell ya With some Sander Hot Fundge for desert! Oh wait...you don't get that stuff in NC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 With some Sander Hot Fundge for desert! Oh wait...you don't get that stuff in NC. So It's going to like that huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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