Breitling repair
Discussion
I had my B1 Serviced by Breitling last year after the crown failed..
£374 for the service plus a replacement crystal. I winced at the price at first but having seen the level to which they re-polish the watch and bracelet it was worth it. I had been using as a daily beater, this honour now goes to a Seiko to preserve the B1 after a few early wear desk rashes..
Mark
£374 for the service plus a replacement crystal. I winced at the price at first but having seen the level to which they re-polish the watch and bracelet it was worth it. I had been using as a daily beater, this honour now goes to a Seiko to preserve the B1 after a few early wear desk rashes..
Mark
tickious said:
Are you sure it's quartz? That Ref. Looks to be an automatic chronograph?
If it is it's probably due a full service anyway after 5 years.
I didn't no you could get that model with quarts. I thought all breitling were auto apart from the old models and the digital watches. If it is it's probably due a full service anyway after 5 years.I stand corrected some are still quarts. I'm surprised .
Edited by hollydog on Tuesday 26th February 11:35
Sorry not much help here, but one thing does always get me.
People buy a premium product, and then are 'surprised' by how much it costs to service/fix by the manufacturer.
I mean you spend £1,000's on a watch then want as cheap as possible maintenance.
Granted sending back to manufacturer can be over-priced, and some indies can do a good job at reasonable price, which is fine by me.
But that's not the point, my point is the 'shock' at the cost!!!!
Gonna get your Ferrari serviced by Halfords? they 'do' car servicing........... didn't think so
People buy a premium product, and then are 'surprised' by how much it costs to service/fix by the manufacturer.
I mean you spend £1,000's on a watch then want as cheap as possible maintenance.
Granted sending back to manufacturer can be over-priced, and some indies can do a good job at reasonable price, which is fine by me.
But that's not the point, my point is the 'shock' at the cost!!!!
Gonna get your Ferrari serviced by Halfords? they 'do' car servicing........... didn't think so
bobbybee said:
Sorry not much help here, but one thing does always get me.
People buy a premium product, and then are 'surprised' by how much it costs to service/fix by the manufacturer.
I mean you spend £1,000's on a watch then want as cheap as possible maintenance.
Granted sending back to manufacturer can be over-priced, and some indies can do a good job at reasonable price, which is fine by me.
But that's not the point, my point is the 'shock' at the cost!!!!
Gonna get your Ferrari serviced by Halfords? they 'do' car servicing........... didn't think so
because its a 'premium' product does not mean you have to pay a 'main dealer' premium price for dubious qualityPeople buy a premium product, and then are 'surprised' by how much it costs to service/fix by the manufacturer.
I mean you spend £1,000's on a watch then want as cheap as possible maintenance.
Granted sending back to manufacturer can be over-priced, and some indies can do a good job at reasonable price, which is fine by me.
But that's not the point, my point is the 'shock' at the cost!!!!
Gonna get your Ferrari serviced by Halfords? they 'do' car servicing........... didn't think so
take Ferrari - when i had mine i got far better service from a specialist independent than i ever got from a main dealer who simply saw me as a 'cash cow'!
grand cherokee said:
bobbybee said:
Sorry not much help here, but one thing does always get me.
People buy a premium product, and then are 'surprised' by how much it costs to service/fix by the manufacturer.
I mean you spend £1,000's on a watch then want as cheap as possible maintenance.
Granted sending back to manufacturer can be over-priced, and some indies can do a good job at reasonable price, which is fine by me.
But that's not the point, my point is the 'shock' at the cost!!!!
Gonna get your Ferrari serviced by Halfords? they 'do' car servicing........... didn't think so
because its a 'premium' product does not mean you have to pay a 'main dealer' premium price for dubious qualityPeople buy a premium product, and then are 'surprised' by how much it costs to service/fix by the manufacturer.
I mean you spend £1,000's on a watch then want as cheap as possible maintenance.
Granted sending back to manufacturer can be over-priced, and some indies can do a good job at reasonable price, which is fine by me.
But that's not the point, my point is the 'shock' at the cost!!!!
Gonna get your Ferrari serviced by Halfords? they 'do' car servicing........... didn't think so
take Ferrari - when i had mine i got far better service from a specialist independent than i ever got from a main dealer who simply saw me as a 'cash cow'!
You could give Giles a call at Watches of Distinction in Lymington...
http://www.watchesofdistinction.com/servicing.php
http://www.watchesofdistinction.com/servicing.php
£500 +extra for the fix is steep. Is that for the full overhaul also? I would suggest inquire on just the service and then the part, from memory that's about £260+ the extra part?
My Motors T went into TW for the complete overhaul happy to say when I got estimate emailed back it was just the originally quoted £495 (big smile) I recently acquired the watch and it had no service history (so I wanted new owner peace of mind) was working perfectly and had some extra straps and I managed to get an original knurled bezel for £35 from ludgate watches a few days after!
After speaking to my local watch specialist who himself owns an avenger amongst some other BIG boy stuff told me service only if needed! These expensive watches are built to last if it always needs a service think about getting rid.
So all that money for a stamp in the book and peace of mind knowing if looked after it's all good is more than great for me, and they are changing to my recently acquired 6.75 rubber strap with deployant with compliments. I know it's the least they can do but the soft Breitling travel case it's returned in is also a great touch me thinks!
Most specialist quote close to Breitling prices as they know the work that goes into a proper job on the timepiece plus they must be insured for like £7k per watch if ruined etc.
My advice if the watch working and fully fixed is gonna make you happy then £500+ may be well worth it. Live fast die young as some say! Lol
My Motors T went into TW for the complete overhaul happy to say when I got estimate emailed back it was just the originally quoted £495 (big smile) I recently acquired the watch and it had no service history (so I wanted new owner peace of mind) was working perfectly and had some extra straps and I managed to get an original knurled bezel for £35 from ludgate watches a few days after!
After speaking to my local watch specialist who himself owns an avenger amongst some other BIG boy stuff told me service only if needed! These expensive watches are built to last if it always needs a service think about getting rid.
So all that money for a stamp in the book and peace of mind knowing if looked after it's all good is more than great for me, and they are changing to my recently acquired 6.75 rubber strap with deployant with compliments. I know it's the least they can do but the soft Breitling travel case it's returned in is also a great touch me thinks!
Most specialist quote close to Breitling prices as they know the work that goes into a proper job on the timepiece plus they must be insured for like £7k per watch if ruined etc.
My advice if the watch working and fully fixed is gonna make you happy then £500+ may be well worth it. Live fast die young as some say! Lol
Edited by Incognegro on Sunday 17th November 15:39
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