Breitling flying B

[JohnG123]

My Breitling flying B jump hour has stopped despite being in a rapport winder. Tried winding manually nothing.
Watch is a 2009 and had a full service and overhaul in October 2011 costing over £1000.

Have spoke to the dealer to get his watchmaker to have a look and was informed the jump hour flying B as to go back to Breitling. Who at the moment are quoting around £500-600 for a service and approx 8-10 weeks turn around.

Anyone else have any issues with the breitling Jump hour watches.

[AlexWF]

These really do have to go to Breitling to be fixed and unfortunately you're not the first person to have an issue with one of these.....seeing as they have serviced it once before I'd argue it with them but you're in a tricky position I'm afraid. They'll just tell you it's out of warranty and only they can fix it.

Rock and a hard place...... :-(

[Dominic H]

John,
Alex is right, these are a Breitling UK service. I would send the watch back for the attention of the service director. I would argue that 2 years is not an acceptable service interval for a watch of this quality. You may have to send the watch back yourself, as the AD is unlikely to be interested in fighting your corner.
At the very least I would be looking for a substantial contribution from Breitling.

D

[JohnG123]

Hi
Many thanks for the advice I have been loyal to the brand and also have an Emergancy so hope they will help out.

As you say a watch of this pedigree should last for years.

[JohnG123]

Done a little more research seems to be a common fault with the 1st issue flying B.

Shame really I love this watch.

Not sure what to look for next .

Anyone else do a jump hour ?.

[JohnG123]

Result watch having small service, should be back with me late January.