Same here on my Skyland...It is normal; Chronograph second hand, as it moves, displays 1/4 of a second (described in manual) and therefore it is not smooth sweep...Enjoy your watch
| The Breitling Watch Source Forums https://www.breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/ |
|
| Sweep hand Chrono https://www.breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6222 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | mah [ Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Sweep hand Chrono |
I recently purchased a SA and I have a qustion about the chrono sweep hand. The first Breitling I purchased, an EVO, had a sweep hand that was not smooth. It apeared to skip and them tick regularly and then skip a few. I think you get the picture. I ended up sending the Evo to Breitling to be looked at and it came back with a smooth running chrono sweep. It and this watch keep time and the sub dial seconds register runs smoothly. I know I am not the only one that looks this close at their watches. So is this "normal" for a watch that has sat for some time, should I run the chrono and spread the oil on the gears? Or do I send it in to Breitling for a check up. It is well in warranty coverage. what do you guys think. I have heard that you need to wear a watch to get to run well, heat up the oil, spread it around? |
|
| Author: | BroncoSport [ Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
I will start the chrono fuction on my Evo every month or two and let it go for at least 24 hours (sometimes longer if I forget). This should keep the movement freed up and running good. Scott |
|
| Author: | CK [ Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
My second Breitling (Skyland) does the same thing that you are describing. I did send it back to Breitling because of this and another problem. When it came back it still had a little "hacking" to the sweep hand. My AD has a watch specialist and he said it was normal. He advised as long as it keeps proper time that is the main thing to be concerned with since it is a mechanical watch. The chronograph does keep very good time. Of course my chrono super ocean did not have this problem. And again they both have the same movement. I've been a little perplexed myself. I'd be glad to hear about other members experiences. -CK |
|
| Author: | mah [ Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
The fact that it happened on the Evo and I did send it back and after Breitling worked on it it smothed out. I will let it run a while and if it does not clear up I will follow up with a call to Breitling USA. I would like to believe that this watch did not leave the factory this way and it is a matter of running it to clear it up. It is really a small thing but if you are obsesive about your waches it can drive you a little nutty. |
|
| Author: | Magdalion [ Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
Same here on my Skyland...It is normal; Chronograph second hand, as it moves, displays 1/4 of a second (described in manual) and therefore it is not smooth sweep...Enjoy your watch
|
|
| Author: | RJRJRJ [ Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
It doesnt happen on my skyland, but ive read that its normal for some 7750's to do that. |
|
| Author: | hnb [ Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
I just got my (almost new) Chromomat back from my AD after having that exact problem. After about 12-15 smooth seconds the hand started to move very un-smooth... Can´t remember the terminology, but they adjusted something and now it runs smooth all the way. Hmmm... is this an epidemic... or a feature (like the "Bentley-flaw")? |
|
| Author: | ike [ Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
I had the same problem after my vintage Breitling 815 Long Playing was refurbished by BUK. I noticed it immediately I had the watch back from service. I sent it back and it was put right. My watch has the Valjoux 7736 BTW. I did a bit of research online. I believe (I may well be wrong) this problem is caused by an incorrect amount of spring tension of some part of the movement. I think that very fine adjustment is required. It's not 'normal' and in my view, unacceptable in a high-quality watch. Ike |
|
| Author: | mah [ Thu Dec 11, 2008 4:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
Thanks I agree it is headed for BUSA. |
|
| Author: | mah [ Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sweep hand Chrono |
So it is back today for the second time, it is at the AD ready for pick up and it is reported that the sweep hand sweeps and doesen't stutter. I plan to pick it up tomorrow. I hope to be pleasently suprised. fingers crossed! They have had it longer than I have I just relized that. Hmmmmm..... |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 8 hours |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group https://www.phpbb.com/ |
|