Breitling Aerospace Evo - Battery Replacement

[churchie2856]

Watch is 6 years old. Never had a problem with it, but battery replacement required.

Breitling UK service centre will only do a full maintenance service given its age, rather than just replace the battery and re-seal. In fact they even note in the quotation that the movement is OK.

However, they are quoting £500 (!!!!) for a full maintenance service. Battery replacement and seal is £160 (still expensive for what it is, but just acceptable)

Can someone recommend an alternative independnet service centre who can competently replace the battery in a Breitling and seal it (including a pressure test).

PS I never paid that much to service my Porsche 996.

[Jamescrs]

I've used Watch Lab before abd they have been very good in both of their branches I've used but whether they will change a battery in a Breitling in house I don't know.
They have done strap adjustments and such on my Omega Seamaster and replaced a pin in the past but when I wanted it servicing they sent it back to Omega, although mine is a Chorometer

[Nurburgsingh]

You want to speak to PH'er Variomatic - Anglesey Watches and Clocks.

He's just done a service on my Breitling Skyracer for less than £200.

[andy97]

Nurburgsingh said:

You want to speak to PH'er Variomatic - Anglesey Watches and Clocks.

He's just done a service on my Breitling Skyracer for less than £200.

Another vote for Variomatic. Cleaned and serviced my Colt Ocean, inc freeing up a sticking bezel that Breitling wanted £500 for, & charged £70 istr.

[MrAndyW]

AMJ. Dealers in Newark,£75 for a battery replacement in a B1 last year. Brilliant service,

[churchie2856]

Nurburgsingh said:

You want to speak to PH'er Variomatic - Anglesey Watches and Clocks.

This is what I will do. Thanks guys for the recommendation.

[GC8]

If calling the number on his website doesnt work, then the best way to get hold of Joe is through the 'message us' option on his FB page.

[bristolbaron]

My stepfather runs a certified Breitling service centre:

http://www.watchworks.co.uk/

[juggsy]

Thread bump - anyone have a good experience of someone who can perform a Breitling battery replacement either in London (Liverpool St area), Milton Keynes or Oxford?

Want to avoid paying the over-inflated Breitling prices who are demanding a £550 full service. Thanks!

[Southernjock]

My local TH Baker did mine for 15 or 20 quid last year.

[andy tims]

juggsy said:

Thread bump - anyone have a good experience of someone who can perform a Breitling battery replacement either in London (Liverpool St area), Milton Keynes or Oxford?

Want to avoid paying the over-inflated Breitling prices who are demanding a £550 full service. Thanks!

https://www.russelltalerman.com/

These guys did mine a few years ago. Just off Regent Street.

I think it was £30 including a pressure test. Did it while I had a nose round the shops.

[juggsy]

andy tims said:

https://www.russelltalerman.com/

These guys did mine a few years ago. Just off Regent Street.

I think it was £30 including a pressure test. Did it while I had a nose round the shops.

Great thanks