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Just back from BUSA - Overhaul complete!
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Author:  landshark853 [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:25 am ]
Post subject:  Just back from BUSA - Overhaul complete!
As previously posted, I had sent off my Superocean professional for an overhaul. Well, I just received it yesterday! WOW, it's amazing how the watch looks (and runs). It looks like a brand new watch! And the time has been spot on. INCREDIBLE..............

Hopefully the pictures work (first time I have tried this, forgive me if it doesn't work correctly). Regards Landshark853

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Author:  bnewbie [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Just back from BUSA - Overhaul complete!
Great work from BUSA, congrats on a "new" watch. :lingsrock:
Author:  AiiEEX [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:29 am ]
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That looks awesome :D
I see on your previous post that you have worn it for 10 years as well.

I don't suppose you have any before shots? :camera:
Author:  landshark853 [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Just back from BUSA - Overhaul complete!
AiiEEX, there was a huge gouge on the case, just below the number 35. It's now gone. BUSA also cambered/AR coated the crystal. You can imagine, after 10 years, the coating had shown it's age. After 5 years, I had my AD service the watch, but whatever they did, it wasn't to the degree that BUSA serviced it. By the way, what does everyone use to clean the crystal. I tend to be heavy handed to get all the crap off the glass. Maybe I helped the aging process?
Author:  landshark853 [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:39 am ]
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And, no, I wasn't smart enought to take a before picture.... Sorry
Author:  GZGym1 [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:13 am ]
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I use a simple microfiber cloth but I was wondering the same I seem to be a little heavy handed about getting all the smudges off and I do this before I wear mine each time.
Author:  1952 [ Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:26 am ]
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Good work! Enjoy!

Do they actually recoat crystals? Or would they have just replaced it?

My thinking is....if there was a flaw with a used crystal, surely the high temp sputter process would compromise the crystal?

...just guessing here! :lol:
Author:  Willows [ Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:37 am ]
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Beautiful!

I've always loved that watch. So sleek and stealthy.
Author:  horgerg [ Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:07 am ]
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Nice!

Did they replace the hands as well?
Author:  Roffensian [ Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:30 am ]
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horgerg wrote:
Nice!

Did they replace the hands as well?


Breitling always replace hands - they are designed to be single use.
Author:  horgerg [ Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:11 am ]
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Roffensian wrote:
horgerg wrote:
Nice!

Did they replace the hands as well?


Breitling always replace hands - they are designed to be single use.


I know, I was just curious because of this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12829
Author:  landshark853 [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Just back from BUSA - Overhaul complete!
Yes, they did replace the hands. In regards to the sapphire crystal, the description of the performed work indicated, "cambered sapphire crystal glareproofed both sides". I'm not sure what this means (and hate to report that I didn't even ask the question). The crystal was 10 years old and looked it, so I figured I would treat myself this "extra" (I will say it wasn't cheap at $226.80). Someone more experienced than myself could answer what the glass work would include. All told, I was very happy with the watch when returned and will continue to send it back for regular service.
Author:  T-MAN [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:11 pm ]
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I really like the look of that SuperOcean after the full service. Nice to hear about someone getting full use out of their Breitling.
Author:  Roffensian [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Just back from BUSA - Overhaul complete!
The new crystal will just be the removal of the old one and the insertion of the new crystal - it's cambered (curved) rather than flat to add strength (for water resistance) and as usual Breitling puts the anti reflective (AR) coating on both the outside and inside of the crystal.
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