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cut-and-pasted from Breitling (NOT sure how current):

2. Complete overhaul
The frequency of this intervention varies depending on the model, the climate and the owners’ individual care.

Mechanical and Quartz Watch:
Movement overhaul: complete dismantling of the mechanism, cleaning, replacement of worn-out movement components, assembling, lubrication and adjustment of functions and daily rate. Battery replacement on quartz watches, refurbishing case and metal bracelet, replacement of all gaskets and water-resistance control.

SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES IN USD – UNITED STATES Excluding tax, postage and packaging. Prices subject to change without prior notice.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE COMPLETE OVERHAUL
AUTOMATIC and AUTOMATIC GMT 150.00 350.00
MECHANICAL CHRONOGRAPH 180.00 560.00
AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH with COMPLICATIONS 200.00 680.00
AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH – CALIBER BREITLING 220.00 750.00
AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH with PERPETUAL CALENDAR or RATTRAPANTE: Based on estimate

Could this be carried out at a non-Official Breitling outlet?

Not if you want a proper Breitling service, and particularly not if you want to make sure everything is right with it.


Some info and videos:
http://www.breitling.com/en/service/presentation/
Australian prices: http://www.breitling.com/multimedia/pdf ... v-1832.pdf

Definitely not advised if you want a decent job done.

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Correct me if I'm wrong but you will find markings of "manufactured date" when that watch is opened up. Normally it's marked in the SS band, but the Breitling tech at the NY boutique showed me a date on a pre-owned auto I got last year.
IE: 17 12 [ means manufactured 17th week of 2012]

Don't know about inside, dating details are here - http://www.breitlingsource.com/articles_dating.shtml

Yes: as the link explains, the 4-figure date code is stamped between the lugs, not inside the case. And any date code on the bracelet refers only to the bracelet and not the watch head.