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Author:  peezie [ Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:57 am ]
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:evil:

POd

Well, greeted this morning with a watch that absolutely refuses to run. Doesn't matter how much "charge" I give it--dead as a doornail.

This is mildly frustrating, given that three short years ago, this same unit was in CT for a bad seal (after owning it for only three years). Not in the mood for another $500 ding for a watch that is marketed to be more durable than a Timex. And frankly, for a desk jockey like me, durability isn't really an issue anyway.

I know this happens; just wanted to rant a little to people that get it.
Author:  bnewbie [ Fri Dec 05, 2008 1:07 pm ]
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Sorry to hear that. Which model failed to run?
Author:  peezie [ Fri Dec 05, 2008 1:21 pm ]
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bnewbie wrote:
Sorry to hear that. Which model failed to run?


Crosswind TT from 2001. Attempted to put it on this morning, and noted it stopped at about 7:20am (this is my daily wearer). So, gave it a few swishes, and it would run for a few seconds and stop dead. No amount of encouragement would change its mind :(

I think it's an issue, because it really shouldn't EVER stop, given the fact that it never goes more than 12 hours max before I put it on again.

So, back to Breitling for another overhaul. Twice in seven years is a bit much IMO.
Author:  bnewbie [ Fri Dec 05, 2008 1:28 pm ]
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Do you maybe consider to check it with some good watchmaker to see what's wrong and than send it to Breitling if it's too big issue?
Author:  breitlingsource [ Fri Dec 05, 2008 2:40 pm ]
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That sucks, but I do have to say, that after 7 years (or 8?) that a daily wearer with a automatic movement really should be serviced (actually serviced at like 5 years at the most at least that's what i do), so I'm not really that suprised that it has stopped retaining a charge...
Author:  Reb50 [ Fri Dec 05, 2008 5:28 pm ]
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If a watch is your daily wear should you wait 5 years, if not what is a reasonable time to send it in?
Author:  peezie [ Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:06 pm ]
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bnewbie wrote:
Do you maybe consider to check it with some good watchmaker to see what's wrong and than send it to Breitling if it's too big issue?


I won't do that. Too concerned that some clowneypants jeweler won't properly pressurize the case.

breitlingsource wrote:
That sucks, but I do have to say, that after 7 years (or 8?) that a daily wearer with a automatic movement really should be serviced (actually serviced at like 5 years at the most at least that's what i do), so I'm not really that suprised that it has stopped retaining a charge...


Maybe I wasn't clear. This is the second time in seven years it's gone in. Last, it went in in mid-2005 for a bad seal. At that time, a full overhaul was performed. Now, if it's normal that charges won't be retained after three years, perhaps I need to reassess either my frustration, or whether I should continue milking this cripple. Haven't decided that yet.

I did call BUSA today, and she said that it's recommended that units go back in every two years for general service ($100-$150). Has that been echoed with any users here?
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