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i was reading a thread on magnetized watches on the blogs do you think this might have anything to do with your problems?

No.

A quartz watch has no hairspring to become magnetised.

whew, wouldn't a movement upgrade hurt the collectability of these watches in the future? I surely don't see any other big companies doing a movement upgrade.

I run a full service on My b1 a68362, from year 2000. Plus changing the eletricblock. Beacuse the block was broken. They told me that if i wanted the new SQ block i would have to pay 1333 us dollar instead of 600 us dollar for the none SQ block. I took the non SQ block for 600 dollars. Total cost was 600 us dollars for the block plus another 667 us dollars for the full service. Total cost 1267 us dollars.

Early quartz movements are unreliable. Whether Breitling or anyone else they are no non serviceable when they fail. The choices are a Breitling upgrade to the supported SQ variant, a non Breitling variant of the base movement from a donor watch or a papperweight. I'm not a quartz guy, but that would be an easy choice for me.

It sucks , but i like the breitling b1 look, but i dont like the Quartz movement. To bad you cant get the same model as b1 but automatic

Thank you Roff, I am also reaching that same conclusion. I am waiting for some more info before I make my move.
By the way cruvon, frankly having these watches to use daily is what would make me happy, the collectibility is secondary... And I think most Breitling users would agree... Or not?

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Tempus fugit, for sure!

Absolutely, I wear mine every day - I'm not a collector.

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TAG Professional (Silver/Gold) 2000 - still going strong and kept as spare when Wolf is away.
Breitling B1 (Blue) 2003 - 2008.
Breitling Airwolf (Black Sunburst) 2008 - Date.

WARNING! About Breitling Service Centers! Please verify your SC for your Breitling on the Breitling Official Web Site, each time you give in your watch..
I just got burned real bad: My Budapest center, KZM, was un-authorized around July and I gave my Aerospace 2000 watch for service in September (after 10 years of using them for servicing both of my Breitling watches). Breitling is therefore saying they are NOT responsible for my watch's functioning, etc, IN ANY WAY... Wow!
In any case they need to change some rules in Breitling to support their watch servicing... We shall see about that. Like advising owners that their Quartz movement watches MUST be serviced minimum every 4-5 years, besides the battery change. And others.

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Tempus fugit, for sure!

The responsibility of telling you they were no longer a Breitling authorized repair center was fell to the Budapest center you gave your watch to, not Breitling. Further, Breitling posts the info on their website. It is your responsibility to check for changes. The Budapest center burned you - not Breitling.

And Breitling does tell their owners a service is recommended every 4 to 6 years on their website. They have .pdf and video files discussing the servicing process, intervals and costs.

It's the owner's responsibility to maintain their watch, not Breitlings. It seems to me your troubles are all self-inflicted.

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Breitling Navitimer World
Breitling Chronomat
Breitling Colt GMT
Omega Seamaster GMT "Great White"
Omega Speedmaster X-33
Rolex GMT Master IIc
Bremont ALT1-ZT

this brings up a question. if my watch is working fine after five or six years should i send in my watch for service anyway or just wait till i start having problems with the watch if i don't send it in within five years( without a problem ) will it matter?

Think of it as routine maintenance. Just like changing oil in a car, you do it before you have problems so you don't have problems. Waiting until there's a noticeable problem could mean a very expensive repair that's completely avoidable.

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Patek Philippe pocketwatch -- Rolex Sub LV -- Hamilton Khaki X-Wind -- Oris RAID Chrono -- Slate dial Skyracer

It's not an exact science because the amount of lubrication is so small - you never get exactly the same amount in each spot. That said, the oil does break down at a predictable rate, and it's the breakdown that is the real issue (when the oil breaks down it can no longer perform it's job of lubricating). The general rule is 5 - 7 years (at least for Breitling) and generally the watch will tell you that it needs servicing with a reduced power reserve (on a mechanical) and / or an inability to maintain COSC accuracy. However, if it isn't showing those signs after 7 years then I would still be looking to get it serviced because there can be very little usable oil left in the movement.

i see said the blind man to his deaf wife as they contently watch tv. thank you

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