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| Author: | jimish [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Blackbird Issues |
Hi Everyone, I just bought a Blackbird on a Pilot bracelet from an AD. I love the watch, but have a couple of issues that I would really appreciaet some comment on. 1) As the clasp is raised, it is quite uncomfortable when I rest my hand on my work desk, palm down. The bracelet is set up correctly. Has anyone changed the clasp or bracelet because of this - Any ideas/suggestions? 2) the chronograph is not exactly at 12. It is a bout 2 points out of 100 to the right - AD said the watch can be returned and corrected. 3) I just notices that the right side of the date is slightly lower than the left - I assume this can be changed too?? Would really appreciate any ideas/comments as I am a bit disappointed over these things. Many thanks, J -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Higher Quality pic posted below thanks to br549! Here is the not I sent to my AD "As discussed, I have the following issues with the Breitling Blackbird I recently purchased: • The Chronograph second indicator is not centered - it is to the right of centre. • Some of the numbers on the right side of the date indicator are lower than the left side. • At the bottom of the dial, the '50', '120' are out of line and the two white markers above the '50' are not in line - correspondingly, the ‘60’ and ‘120’ are out of line. • The pointer on the north of the bezel looks out of shape. I would like Breitling to make the situation right as soon as possible. Regards," |
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| Author: | Jefferson [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Issues |
I would say send it to get fixed. The issues will only bother you more and more as you wear it. As for the clasp, you will adjust accordingly over time. I wear an SA and i noticed I involuntarily position my hand different now when typing or screwing around on the net. 
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| Author: | alex** [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Issues |
Canu post pics so we can see |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Issues |
The chrono seconds issue sounds like a simple repositioning of the hands - not a big deal, but shouldn't have left the factory like it. The date wheel misalignment is a more complex fix, but it can be done. There do have to be some tolerances in the mechanism so as alex** suggested pictures will help. |
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| Author: | jimish [ Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Issues |
Thank you very much for your comments. Sorry about the poor quality. I will use a proper camera when I find the usb connection Attachment: Breitling iPhone.jpg
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| Author: | jimish [ Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Issues |
I've trying to post a high quality pic, but it says that it is 'invalid' Could someone advise or can I PM someone with it to post. Sorry & Thanks, J |
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| Author: | br549 [ Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Issues |
jimish wrote: I've trying to post a high quality pic, but it says that it is 'invalid' Could someone advise or can I PM someone with it to post. Sorry & Thanks, J PM sent. |
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| Author: | br549 [ Wed Feb 24, 2010 8:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Issues |
Here you go.  
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| Author: | jimish [ Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blackbird Issues |
Thanks BR549!! Much appreciated. J |
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