I would like to make mention of Jonathon at Breitling Australia, Sydney. He was great a while back when I asked some questions about my SA II L/E 32/100. Fast response and friendly. I have ordered several new straps and they all arrived quickly, free by TNT Overnight. I then asked about a replacement box for another Breitling. He told me to send an email to the Sydney store, he works at the main Breitling Sydney H.O. I did so and they were also fast to reply and a new box is on it’s way…
Continue readingEmergency II being serviced at BUSA
I sent my Breitling Emergency II w/ Co-Pilot in to BUSA for it’s required maintenance.
Continue reading- The watch was received at BUSA on 14MAR2025
- The “diagnostics”, recommended services and quote was sent to me on 17MAR2025. I approved their service recommendations on the same day and they responded immediately that they had received my approval.
- I received the attached note indicated that the service was initiated on 20MAR2025. So far, very quick and responsive.
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This happened?
I’m guessing I’m asking trouble if I continue to wear it as moisture compromising the watch is a possibility? Any suggestions for repair? Is this merely going to any watch maker and screwing in a new “button”? Or are we talking expensive repair? Looks minor to me but what do I know. The watch is 20 years old and I have no idea when and where this happened thanks
Continue readingAvenger 43 inbound
I have 5 watches on my want list
Omega SMP
Ulysse Nardin Marine Diver
TAG Heuer Autavia in bronze
Breitling Avenger Blackbird 44
Breitling Avenger 43 on a bracelet
This year I planed on getting the Omega, was going to get it last year but ran into a…
Continue readingNear Miss
Here’s a funny story (since it turned out ok).
Continue readingYesterday I was looking closely at my Avenger II GMT. I’ve never liked the fit of the spring bars, since it looks like only the very tip of the bar fits into the hole in the lug. In my estimation, most shouldered spring bars are poorly designed. To me it looks like the shoulder is too close to the tip of the bar. I have piles of various sized single, and double shouldered spring bars, and they all look like that to me. When you contrast…
What is this breitling gripen watch? Custom pilot watch?
I saw this on a random article
Continue readingVintage just back from a 9 month service
Worth the wait.
Continue readingBreitling references catalog
Is there a website or fansite that tracks all of the references and dial variations over the years?
I found out there are a bunch of LE Japan chronomats released in the past but cannot find a comprehensive database on what has been released.
Cheers!
Continue readingNewbie
genuine movement?
Being offered a A27362 Skyracer. Looks good externally. Had the back of this morning. Does this look like a genuine movement. Looks good to me but I am definitely not an expert.
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