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Author: | kg2v [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:09 am ] |
Post subject: | Accuracy redux |
I purchased a older style chronomat 2 weeks ago, and well, it's got some accuracy 'issues' IMHO. As it is NOT a COSC model (a13050.1), what kind of accuracy should I expect? Right now I'm losing on the order of 70 seconds/DAY I have a 2 year warrantee from the dealer (yes, an authorized 'ling dealer) - the debate - do I bring it to them to be adjusted, or do I send it up to 'ling to be overhauled (I got no papers with the watch - but it's old enough that the hands no longer glow - at ALL) |
Author: | Roffensian [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:12 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Accuracy redux |
kg2v wrote: I purchased a older style chronomat 2 weeks ago, and well, it's got some accuracy 'issues' IMHO. As it is NOT a COSC model (a13050.1), what kind of accuracy should I expect? Right now I'm losing on the order of 70 seconds/DAY I have a 2 year warrantee from the dealer (yes, an authorized 'ling dealer) - the debate - do I bring it to them to be adjusted, or do I send it up to 'ling to be overhauled (I got no papers with the watch - but it's old enough that the hands no longer glow - at ALL) Without a service history the assumption has to be that the watch needs a Breitling service - a watch that old should be closing in on (or had) a second service by now. |
Author: | kg2v [ Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:29 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Accuracy redux |
I decided to BRING it in for sevice - yes, BRING - I drove up to Wilton CT. Left them with instractions for an overhaul, to fix the UTC Module (which doesn't run at all), and brought up that the face/hands etc no longer glow, and left them with a pre-authorization for $N - they said I was the first to ever do THAT (hey, why wait for mail to come in, go out, etc - just say 'if it's below XX, just DO IT" Smaller building, but more "bustling" than I expected |
Author: | sharkman [ Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:43 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Accuracy redux |
kg2v wrote: I decided to BRING it in for sevice - yes, BRING - I drove up to Wilton CT. Left them with instractions for an overhaul, to fix the UTC Module (which doesn't run at all), and brought up that the face/hands etc no longer glow, and left them with a pre-authorization for $N - they said I was the first to ever do THAT (hey, why wait for mail to come in, go out, etc - just say 'if it's below XX, just DO IT" Smaller building, but more "bustling" than I expected Another of our members has also made that pilgrimage. Hanger 7, eh?? |
Author: | roman4405 [ Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:43 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Accuracy redux |
That's one way to do it. Good luck. |
Author: | kg2v [ Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:07 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Accuracy redux |
sharkman wrote: Another of our members has also made that pilgrimage. Hanger 7, eh?? I was looking for an airport... Heh |
Author: | kg2v [ Thu Nov 11, 2010 3:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Accuracy redux |
Jus got back the quote Gulp But authorized - the UTC Module costs like a 2nd watch, which of course, it is I know the paperwork says "6-8 weeks" - How long does it ACTUALLY take? |
Author: | Roffensian [ Thu Nov 11, 2010 3:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Accuracy redux |
kg2v wrote: Jus got back the quote Gulp But authorized - the UTC Module costs like a 2nd watch, which of course, it is I know the paperwork says "6-8 weeks" - How long does it ACTUALLY take? May be a little longer this close to Thanksgiving / Christmas because of the watchmakers taking time off. It also depends a lot on how many warranty repairs they have as they jump to the front of the line. Can also take longer if parts have to be ordered from Switzerland. |
Author: | kg2v [ Thu Nov 11, 2010 4:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Accuracy redux |
Ugh - I was HOPING to hear it was LESS - sigh. I miss my watch, and I've only owned it a few weeks |
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