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dimaria
PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 10:16 am 
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I have recently run into a situation with Breitling and was wondering if anyone has ever been in a similar position. At the beginning of September, I brought my 1997 Jupiter Pilot to my dealer for a battery replacement. About a week ago, I recevied a letter from Breitling stating that parts are no longer available for this watch, and offered me one of the following choices:

1. 30% off any current Breitling (excluding those with precious metals or jewels).
2. 45-55% off certain Aerospace models.

As disappointed as I was at the death of my watch, this seems like too good of a deal to pass up. I can get an Aerospace with a leather strap for $1500. Has anyone ever had an exchange offer like this before?

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It's standard practice from Breitling for the early quartz watches that are no longer repairable.

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Why would parts be needed just for a battery change?
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rgilbert24 wrote:
Why would parts be needed just for a battery change?



It's obviously not a dead battery. It's an issue with the movement and these movements are now non repairable.
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Hello,

It will be the same issue with Pluton watches. (3100, 80191 model, 1st generation).
I got one, and I know that I will have a discount on a new watch with my AD. (perhaps with another discount as I am a very good customer) :twisted: :D

On some other watches, they put some "Japan movments", I got one in a M50035, they changed it without asking me, I had to pay the bill (120€).
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