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a couple questions about rubber straps/ watch servicing.
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Author:  joshcameron [ Sat Nov 12, 2011 12:12 pm ]
Post subject:  a couple questions about rubber straps/ watch servicing.
#1, how come the rubber straps are so damn expensive? Is it a special type of rubber, or is this a case of the name inflating the cost. I totally understand the actual watch costing a lot, but a rubber strap!? Come on man!!

#2, I've had my watch for about 3 months now, LOVING IT! I bought it used from a fellow, got it checked and authenticated before I paid, it's running (and looks) tip top. It's a 09 I believe, when/ how often should I service it and is there a ballpark of what I should expect to pay? I've heard $500... if that's the case I better start a little savings account.

Thank you :)
Author:  Roffensian [ Sat Nov 12, 2011 12:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: a couple questions about rubber straps/ watch servicing.
It's natural rubber, and the strap itself isn't that expensive by Breitling standards - under $100 for just the rubber.

Servicing costs are on the Breitling website and vary by country - choose your country under maintenance centres and there is a PDF. Generally speaking a chrono service is $550 - $600 at the moment. As a rule of thumb it needs a service every 5 - 7 years, but more accurately it needs one when it can't maintain COSC accuracy and / or a decent power reserve.

The servicing section of the FAQs has links to the service videos that show what is involved - http://www.breitlingsource.com/articles_faq.shtml#2
Author:  supertaz1 [ Sat Nov 12, 2011 12:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: a couple questions about rubber straps/ watch servicing.
I'm a fan of the Oceanracer band and deployment clasp and have been quoted between $750.00 Canadian and a thousand for that combo at the 3 Breitling AD's here.
Author:  sharkman [ Sat Nov 12, 2011 12:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: a couple questions about rubber straps/ watch servicing.
supertaz1 wrote:
I'm a fan of the Oceanracer band and deployment clasp and have been quoted between $750.00 Canadian and a thousand for that combo at the 3 Breitling AD's here.


Wow! Buying an OR/deploy from those ADs doesn't sound like a "wise investment." The OR rubber pieces go for $75 USD and the deploy is in the range of $400 USD after the recent price increases. A grand should get you two AND a nice Breitling calf strap/tang buckle.

I'd be happy to get one for you and ship it to you for a mere $650. :wink:
Author:  Roffensian [ Sat Nov 12, 2011 2:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: a couple questions about rubber straps/ watch servicing.
supertaz1 wrote:
I'm a fan of the Oceanracer band and deployment clasp and have been quoted between $750.00 Canadian and a thousand for that combo at the 3 Breitling AD's here.



For the second time in a resonse to one of your posts........

You need a new AD.
Author:  supertaz1 [ Sat Nov 12, 2011 6:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: a couple questions about rubber straps/ watch servicing.
Well I went to My AD down town Vancouver and ordered a Blue oceanracer strap and deployment clasp to match my Super Avenger for $375.00 tax in. regular is $450.00 + tax the sales person I dealt with originaly was new. Thanks for the info saved me some cash.
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