coffindodger Posted March 17, 2014 Report Posted March 17, 2014 Just been looking at my Breitling Navitimer that I got 2 weeks ago and have noticed 2 of the screws have come out of the bracelet links. Anybody know where i can get some of these? I should have checked and tightened them all when I got it but just wanted to put it on and wear it. Can I find the right size on the bay? any help please. Its the pilot bracelet
Big Dazza Posted March 17, 2014 Report Posted March 17, 2014 Hi mate I might have a few of these somewhere from an old navitimer rep I had. Let me have a look for you
coffindodger Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Posted March 17, 2014 ok Daz if you find a couple let me know, i will refund you for your postage. many thanks
rionrlty Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 The problem here is that there are and least two different sizes and maybe three and they will not interchange. On the older reps (not the new Navitimer 01) if you tighten these then the bracelet is stiff and binds. This stiffness causes the screws to loosen and fall out eventually. The solution is to remove the screw one by one, put Loctite on them, and then tighten them just enough so the bracelet doesn't bind. This has worked well for me and I haven't lost a screw since doing this. Just for safety I've even performed this on my new Navitimer 01.
coffindodger Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Posted March 21, 2014 Wish i knew this before i wore it doh! will have to keep my eyes open for some spares or pop in to a watch smiths. Thanks for advice
coffindodger Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Posted April 10, 2014 managed to get 1 from Bigdazza (many thanks) but still looking for 1 other if anybody as a spare I will cover costs. Cheers
coffindodger Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Posted May 25, 2014 still on the look out for a good screw
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