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Author:  rhoxer [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Chronograph service problem
Hi all. I have a Breitling Colt Chrono, manufactured in the late 90's. The chronograph minute hand advances about two seconds prematurely. I had a complete service at Feldmar nearly two years ago, and they didn't correct it. Now they are telling me that to correct it would necessitate a complete overhaul (around $500). Anyone else had a similar problem with their chronograph? I think it uses the same movement as the Chronomat.
Author:  Roffensian [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chronograph service problem
Do you mean that the chrono seconds jumps when you start the chrono?

That is a known issue with the movement and can be adjusted out, but it will be a full service. Unfortunately the warranty on your original service has now run out, and that would have covered it.
Author:  rhoxer [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chronograph service problem
Yes, the minute jumps ahead when the second hand is at about 58 seconds. It's also gaining about a minute a day. I had hoped it would settle in after a while, and then I lost track of how long it had been since the service so it's out of warranty. I'm just a bit frustrated that they didn't catch either of those things when I had the work done. I live in Utah, so there aren't any authorized service centers nearby, and sending it back with insurance is around $15-$20 each way. Still, that's less than $500+ to have the overhaul done again.... Live and learn I guess.

Thanks for your input
Rick
Author:  Roffensian [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chronograph service problem
rhoxer wrote:
Yes, the minute jumps ahead when the second hand is at about 58 seconds. It's also gaining about a minute a day. I had hoped it would settle in after a while, and then I lost track of how long it had been since the service so it's out of warranty. I'm just a bit frustrated that they didn't catch either of those things when I had the work done. I live in Utah, so there aren't any authorized service centers nearby, and sending it back with insurance is around $15-$20 each way. Still, that's less than $500+ to have the overhaul done again.... Live and learn I guess.

Thanks for your input
Rick



That's not what I meant, and that's a different issue, but still requires Breitling attenion. The time keeping is also an indication that something else is wrong, so definitely needs servicing.
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