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Author:  sonyman [ Sat Aug 06, 2011 3:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Stem for Breitling Aerospace
OK I just picked up a Breitling Aerospace for a pretty good price off ebay, It was water damaged and needed a new movement however the stem had rusted into place and had to be snapped to get it out, I had a replacement movement and have had that fitted however the problem is the stem that came with the movement is too short and does not fit the watch, I called Andrew Michaels today and was told they dont supply stems, So I either need to have one made or find another that fits any one have any ideas or a spare stem?
Author:  challenger_fr [ Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Stem for Breitling Aerospace
Hello Sonyman,

Breitling spare parts in general are not sold to people.
In Europe, if the AD follow Breitling trainee, they can get sorme spare parts (they are recognized as "Breitling 1st level technical center") to repair some watch with some limits.
If the watch need a full service, then it will go to the official technical center of the concerned country.
Also in this case, if Breitling change some parts on the watch by new ones, they do not send it back to the customer, it's "their rules".
So I doubt that you can buy or get somewhere some spare stem.
Perhaps the only way is to pass through an AD (here Andrew Michaels), and BUK in your case.

Best regards,

Challenger_fr
Author:  sonyman [ Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Stem for Breitling Aerospace
challenger_fr wrote:
Hello Sonyman,

Breitling spare parts in general are not sold to people.
In Europe, if the AD follow Breitlinf trainee, they can get sorme spare parts (they are recognized as "Breitling 1st level technical center") to repair some watch with some limits.
If the watch need a full service, then it will go to the official technical center of the concerned country.
Also in tht case, if Breitling change some parts on the watch by new ones, they do not send it back to the customer, it's "their rules".
So I doubt that you can buy or get somewhere some spare stem.
Perhaps the only way is to pass through an AD (here Andrew Michaels), and BUK in your case.

Best regards,

Challenger_fr



Im going to call BUK in the morning
Author:  sonyman [ Mon Aug 08, 2011 11:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Stem for Breitling Aerospace
BUK is a no go they want to charge me £280 for a serivce and extra for parts if needed the watch just isnt worth that.
Author:  challenger_fr [ Mon Aug 08, 2011 1:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Stem for Breitling Aerospace
sonyman wrote:
BUK is a no go they want to charge me £280 for a serivce and extra for parts if needed the watch just isnt worth that.


Hello Sonymann,

The prices are:
- QUARTZ/MULTIFUNCTION &QUARTZ WATCH: 01) MAINTENANCE SERVICE (£87) - COMPLETE OVERHAUL (£232)
- QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH 01) MAINTENANCE SERVICE (£107) - COMPLETE OVERHAUL (£272)

So £280, it's for a complete overhaul of a quartz chronograph plus £8 ?

I had a few month ago a problem with an Avenger M1, maintenance with batterie change, and for 230€ they asked me if I agree to also change the stop/start & reset circuit. I did it.
In your case, it's better to do that, you will get a "new watch" with perhaps a new engine, it will cost less than the regular price (even if yyou got it on Ebay for a good price).
It's a long-term investment :lingsrock:

Best regards,

Challenger_fr
Author:  sonyman [ Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Stem for Breitling Aerospace
the thing is the watch is worth around £500-£600 even if I spend £280 on it and get a new watch its STIL worth around £500-£600,So whats the point ?
Author:  challenger_fr [ Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Stem for Breitling Aerospace
sonyman wrote:
the thing is the watch is worth around £500-£600 even if I spend £280 on it and get a new watch its STIL worth around £500-£600,So whats the point ?


Hello sonyman,

The question is: do you have "show that works" or a watch to be repaired?
I prefer the watch repaired and in a working order.

Best regards,

Challenger_fr
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