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Author:  1st timer [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 4:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Colt went in for servicing....hope it won't take too long.
I sent my Colt auto chrono in for an overhaul and change the crystral since it was scratched a bit . I wanted to sell it but now that i'm spending all this money(550$ overhaul only) i'm probably going to keep it. Do they usually polish the case also?
It'll take about 1 month for the estimate only and then i guess 2-3 months before i get it back. Do they send back all the pieces they change if any?
Here are the before pics.
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and this is with the the new bracelet
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i will post updated pics when i get it back.
Author:  Roffensian [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 6:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colt went in for servicing....hope it won't take too lon
They won't return any replaced parts.
Author:  JacksonStone [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colt went in for servicing....hope it won't take too lon
Roffensian wrote:
They won't return any replaced parts.

Not exactly on topic, but does that also apply to dial changes?
Author:  F14D_Tomcat [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 2:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Colt went in for servicing....hope it won't take too lon
Yes, polishing the case is part of the $550 service.
Author:  Roffensian [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 5:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Colt went in for servicing....hope it won't take too lon
JacksonStone wrote:
Roffensian wrote:
They won't return any replaced parts.

Not exactly on topic, but does that also apply to dial changes?



It does.
Author:  JacksonStone [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:16 am ]
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Roffensian wrote:
It does.

I had a feeling that was the way it is. Is the old dial unusable after that? I mean, if I ever decided I wanted to switch back, would it be feasible to use the old dial?
Author:  Roffensian [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:24 am ]
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JacksonStone wrote:
Roffensian wrote:
It does.

I had a feeling that was the way it is. Is the old dial unusable after that? I mean, if I ever decided I wanted to switch back, would it be feasible to use the old dial?



It should be able to be removed without damage, the dial is held in place with screws through the dial feet. Breitling don't return them because they don't want genuine parts available on the market.
Author:  JacksonStone [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:35 am ]
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Roffensian wrote:
It should be able to be removed without damage, the dial is held in place with screws through the dial feet. Breitling don't return them because they don't want genuine parts available on the market.

That's understandable, up to a point, but what about individual property rights? I mean, that's my dial they're taking out, not theirs, and they're not giving me any sort of credit on the price for a new dial. It seems to me if the dial is reusable, they should give it back. (I'm envisioning trying to have this conversation with a Breitling service rep; a fat lot of good it would do me, I'm sure.)
Author:  Alan M [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:42 am ]
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JacksonStone wrote:
Roffensian wrote:
It should be able to be removed without damage, the dial is held in place with screws through the dial feet. Breitling don't return them because they don't want genuine parts available on the market.

That's understandable, up to a point, but what about individual property rights? I mean, that's my dial they're taking out, not theirs, and they're not giving me any sort of credit on the price for a new dial. It seems to me if the dial is reusable, they should give it back. (I'm envisioning trying to have this conversation with a Breitling service rep; a fat lot of good it would do me, I'm sure.)



Dont mean to be rude. I do not really have that amount of spare time on my hands?
Author:  1st timer [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 1:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colt went in for servicing....hope it won't take too lon
JacksonStone wrote:
Roffensian wrote:
It should be able to be removed without damage, the dial is held in place with screws through the dial feet. Breitling don't return them because they don't want genuine parts available on the market.

That's understandable, up to a point, but what about individual property rights? I mean, that's my dial they're taking out, not theirs, and they're not giving me any sort of credit on the price for a new dial. It seems to me if the dial is reusable, they should give it back. (I'm envisioning trying to have this conversation with a Breitling service rep; a fat lot of good it would do me, I'm sure.)

I agree.
Author:  JacksonStone [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 11:40 pm ]
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Alan M wrote:
JacksonStone wrote:
Dont mean to be rude. I do not really have that amount of spare time on my hands?

I don't mean to be rude, either, but I have no idea what you're talking about.
Author:  Iantheklutz [ Tue Nov 30, 2010 6:56 am ]
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All told, your "before" pictures don't show lots of wear. It's in pretty good shape!

I'll be interested to see the "after" shots. Good luck with the wait.
Author:  1st timer [ Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:36 pm ]
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Iantheklutz wrote:
All told, your "before" pictures don't show lots of wear. It's in pretty good shape!

I'll be interested to see the "after" shots. Good luck with the wait.

Thanks! The watch is in good shape but is running about +50 sec/day. And the crystal (mineral glass) is scratched a bit so i'm going to have that replaced as well. Can't wait to see it back on my wrist! Hopefully no more than 2 months.
Author:  JacksonStone [ Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:44 pm ]
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1st timer wrote:
And the crystal (mineral glass) is scratched a bit so i'm going to have that replaced as well. Can't wait to see it back on my wrist! Hopefully no more than 2 months.

Speaking of scratches, I am curious to know how you managed to get scratches on the rotor.
Author:  1st timer [ Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:17 pm ]
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JacksonStone wrote:
1st timer wrote:
And the crystal (mineral glass) is scratched a bit so i'm going to have that replaced as well. Can't wait to see it back on my wrist! Hopefully no more than 2 months.

Speaking of scratches, I am curious to know how you managed to get scratches on the rotor.

It bugs me every time i see it! Got the watch like that. I feel like asking Breitling to replace that also......but i won't!
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