Hello Guys,
New to this forum. Need some advice regarding the servicing of my Breitling watches.
I own a Shadow Flyback (Automatic) and a Chronos Sirius (Quartz). Both watches purchased new from an Authorised Dealer in Australia (The Hour Glass). Both watches have been serviced in Australia by the Australian authorised dealer, since new.
Recently I returned the Chronos Sirius to the Australian Breitling service centre in Sydney for a battery replacement. I was supplied with a quotation for $AUS800 service. I refused the service and requested that the watch battery be replaced and waterproof tested. Breitling Australia have removed the old battery, refused to install a new battery and returned the watch. The only explanation offered was that the watch was due for a service.
My questions are; 1. Is this normal? 2. Will the Chronos Sirius rust, decay or become damaged if stored without a battery? 3. I am travelling through Europe next month. Should I take my watches to a German, Swiss or UK authorised dealer to have the battery replaced and/or serviced?
Thanking you all in advance for your advice.
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