yodap Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi all! I've bought myself a "new" Breitling for Bentley 6.75 from my friend (I sold mine for the double the price of this one) and I wanna mod the watch (double AR, lume, gen strap etc.) but I'm afraid that the movement will die within some years, and if even service won't help, can I locate A7750 secs at 3 + Big Date somewhere? I would like this watch to be a keeper, but I'm afraid about the movement. This one has problems already (I'll describe it later). So, what do you think guys? Or if I buy standard A7750s for parts, is that OK? (but what if the date gets screwed up?....) Please write your opinions! And the current problem: If I don't place the watch exactly horizontally on my desk for night (face up), it will stop around 3:00 AM - 4:00-AM somewhere, but it's interesting, that the SMALL seconds hand (I don't leave the chrono running) stops ALWAYS EXACTLY AT 60! And in the morning, I just have to start the chronograph (I don't move the watch itself, just push the pusher), and the watch will run till the evening without wearing it... So it's not a power reserve problem... I really should take it to service! Did you see such a problem ever? Thanks, waiting for your answers! Greets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 It sounds like a servicing issue. It could be that one of the gear teeth has worn down and that's why it stops at the same spot all the time. The Zigmeister says servicing >9 months from time of purchase will result in premature wear of parts and make part replacement necessary where a standard breakdown, cleaning and oiling was all that was needed. You have a couple options. If you can find a watchsmith to do a servicing...that will likely solve things. Otherwise...you can contact the vendor of your choice and ask for a replacement movement for your watch. AJS was selling standard 7750's for $120...which means collectors will likely charge $200 with the secs @ 3 complication. A movement swap will likely be between $50 - 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks for your reply, I'll service the watch for sure, but also I understood it correct, that the dealers can source a new movement as well? Then everything is alright! Thanks a lot! Greets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks for your reply, I'll service the watch for sure, but also I understood it correct, that the dealers can source a new movement as well? Then everything is alright! Thanks a lot! Greets. They should be able to. Just send various ones you deal with an email and ask...with the specific watch in question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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