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Quick question, I did loads of research before I bought my Emergency (thanks again George) and I noticed on a couple of Emergencys, both reg and mission, that the Gray safety seal on the antenna knob has sometimes been Orange.
When you send your Emergency in to be serviced I know they change the seals but I would imagine they use the same gray seal right?
This is really just an observation! I have been on the lookout for a Pro Diver strap so trolling ebay, came across this one figured I would bring it up. It looks like the tab has been tampered with right?
http://cgi.ebay.com/BREITLING-EMERGENCY-CO-PILOT-MEN-TITANIUM-YELLOW-E76321-/280522446223?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Wristwatches&hash=item415070d58f

I think those seals are prone to falling apart and then dropping out so not necessarily an indication that it's been used or tampered with.

Stef

Stefan Tapp wrote:

I think those seals are prone to falling apart and then dropping out so not necessarily an indication that it's been used or tampered with.

Stef

I did a search on the seals but didnt come up with anything concrete about them failing but I guess if you have to have the batteries replaced every 3/4 years then they should always be fresh :roll:

I have some old scuba gear and them o-rings havent fell apart yet! :mrgreen:

I should of asked if anyone on here has ever pulled out the antenna as it looks like to get that orange o-ring on, the knob has to be wound back quite a bit.

Author:	Limey [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:53 pm ]
Post subject:	Emergency question
Quick question, I did loads of research before I bought my Emergency (thanks again George) and I noticed on a couple of Emergencys, both reg and mission, that the Gray safety seal on the antenna knob has sometimes been Orange. When you send your Emergency in to be serviced I know they change the seals but I would imagine they use the same gray seal right? This is really just an observation! I have been on the lookout for a Pro Diver strap so trolling ebay, came across this one figured I would bring it up. It looks like the tab has been tampered with right? http://cgi.ebay.com/BREITLING-EMERGENCY-CO-PILOT-MEN-TITANIUM-YELLOW-E76321-/280522446223?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Wristwatches&hash=item415070d58f

Author:	Stefan Tapp [ Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:13 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Emergency question
Limey wrote: Quick question, I did loads of research before I bought my Emergency (thanks again George) and I noticed on a couple of Emergencys, both reg and mission, that the Gray safety seal on the antenna knob has sometimes been Orange. When you send your Emergency in to be serviced I know they change the seals but I would imagine they use the same gray seal right? This is really just an observation! I have been on the lookout for a Pro Diver strap so trolling ebay, came across this one figured I would bring it up. It looks like the tab has been tampered with right? http://cgi.ebay.com/BREITLING-EMERGENCY-CO-PILOT-MEN-TITANIUM-YELLOW-E76321-/280522446223?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Wristwatches&hash=item415070d58f I think those seals are prone to falling apart and then dropping out so not necessarily an indication that it's been used or tampered with. Stef

Author:	Limey [ Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:51 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Emergency question
Stefan Tapp wrote: I think those seals are prone to falling apart and then dropping out so not necessarily an indication that it's been used or tampered with. Stef I did a search on the seals but didnt come up with anything concrete about them failing but I guess if you have to have the batteries replaced every 3/4 years then they should always be fresh I have some old scuba gear and them o-rings havent fell apart yet! I should of asked if anyone on here has ever pulled out the antenna as it looks like to get that orange o-ring on, the knob has to be wound back quite a bit.

Author:	Stefan Tapp [ Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:39 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Emergency question
Limey wrote: Stefan Tapp wrote: I think those seals are prone to falling apart and then dropping out so not necessarily an indication that it's been used or tampered with. Stef I did a search on the seals but didnt come up with anything concrete about them failing but I guess if you have to have the batteries replaced every 3/4 years then they should always be fresh I have some old scuba gear and them o-rings havent fell apart yet! I should of asked if anyone on here has ever pulled out the antenna as it looks like to get that orange o-ring on, the knob has to be wound back quite a bit. I was always under the same impression as you. Going back a few good years now when I had a yellow and a coral dial Emergency I used to notice some for sale showing the red collar and I assumed they had been activated but I was advised that was necessarily the case and that the seals were prone to falling apart. I always remain suspicious of any showing that red collar though! Stef

Author:	Limey [ Wed Jun 23, 2010 4:32 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Emergency question
http://cgi.ebay.com/Breitling-emergency-watch-batt-change-w-pressure-testNR-/300439335491?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Wristwatches&hash=item45f3947243 Just found this today and they wont touch an Emergency without the offical gray safety seal, not that I would let them touch my watch anyways!!

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