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Author:  Jumpinj [ Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Crystal Replacemet?
I happened to acquire a small chip on my Colt Chrono Ocean. The crystal is mineral on these and I was wondering if it can be upgraded to sapphire and what the cost of fixing would be. It isn't that noticable and should probally leave it be, but I am very anal about my watches.
Author:  Driver8 [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Crystal Replacemet?
Jumpinj wrote:
I happened to acquire a small chip on my Colt Chrono Ocean. The crystal is mineral on these and I was wondering if it can be upgraded to sapphire and what the cost of fixing would be. It isn't that noticable and should probally leave it be, but I am very anal about my watches.

I believe Breitling upgrade to sapphire crystal providing the correct size exists. I know this is true of Navitimers, but I'm not 100% sure about the Colt Chrono Ocean as it may be a less common size. Cost wise I wouldn't have a clue - best to just give Breitling a call and ask for a quote. They should be able to give you a ball-park figure very easily.
Author:  Roffensian [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Crystal Replacemet?
Driver8 wrote:
Jumpinj wrote:
I happened to acquire a small chip on my Colt Chrono Ocean. The crystal is mineral on these and I was wondering if it can be upgraded to sapphire and what the cost of fixing would be. It isn't that noticable and should probally leave it be, but I am very anal about my watches.

I believe Breitling upgrade to sapphire crystal providing the correct size exists. I know this is true of Navitimers, but I'm not 100% sure about the Colt Chrono Ocean as it may be a less common size. Cost wise I wouldn't have a clue - best to just give Breitling a call and ask for a quote. They should be able to give you a ball-park figure very easily.


I don't think Breitling uses mineral crystal for any of the contemporary models anymore, regardless of what was used when new.
Author:  alex** [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Crystal Replacemet?
i had my navi fighters changes to sapphire when i got it as the mineral is rubbish, scratches easily and is raised which i hate.

i say i had it changed its with BUK at present!!!
Author:  Spartan [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:57 am ]
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Quote:
Cost wise I wouldn't have a clue - best to just give Breitling a call and ask for a quote


I had called Breitling Service a while back cause I wanted to change my crystal on my Seawolf (doesn't really need it
but....). I was shocked when I heard the 500$ price :shock: I am hoping the employee made a mistake..... :?
I thought it would be ~250-300$ :(
Author:  alex** [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Crystal Replacemet?
i was quoted £180 for navitimer crystal
Author:  breitlingsource [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Crystal Replacemet?
When I sent an old Colt in for a service, they charged me $145 for replacing the crystal.. that was 2 years ago though. The crystal on the Seawolf is especially expensive I think because it has the thickest crystal of all the Breitlings, but $500 seems a bit high.
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