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raymond147
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Hi all,

is the lunette of the breitling for bentley gt turneble? and there is a press-bar at the side of the case, is that a helium ventile?

Couldnt find it in the manuel...

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raymond147 wrote:
Hi all,

is the lunette of the breitling for bentley gt turneble? and there is a press-bar at the side of the case, is that a helium ventile?

Couldnt find it in the manuel...

Thanks.


Yes the bezel rotates bi-directionally. It as a slide rule bezel similar to the Navitimers. The circular spot on the case side is to accomodate the pinion of the bezel rotation mechanism. The W/R is only 100M so a helium release valve would be worthless.

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raymond147 wrote:
Hi all,

is the lunette of the breitling for bentley gt turneble? and there is a press-bar at the side of the case, is that a helium ventile?

Couldnt find it in the manuel...

Thanks.


Yes the bezel rotates bi-directionally. It as a slide rule bezel similar to the Navitimers. The circular spot on the case side is to accomodate the pinion of the bezel rotation mechanism. The W/R is only 100M so a helium release valve would be worthless.


i dont understand it!
do i have to push that "button" to turn the lunette?
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raymond147 wrote:
sharkman wrote:
raymond147 wrote:
Hi all,

is the lunette of the breitling for bentley gt turneble? and there is a press-bar at the side of the case, is that a helium ventile?

Couldnt find it in the manuel...

Thanks.


Yes the bezel rotates bi-directionally. It as a slide rule bezel similar to the Navitimers. The circular spot on the case side is to accomodate the pinion of the bezel rotation mechanism. The W/R is only 100M so a helium release valve would be worthless.


i dont understand it!
do i have to push that "button" to turn the lunette?


I assume by lunette you are referring to the bezel. NO, you do not need to push it - it isn't even "pushable." It exists to accomodate and cover a gear-type mechanism that allows the bezel to rotate smoothly rather than in clicks - the way most bezels rotate, e.g., 1 click per minute on dial, 2 clicks per minute on dial. This way precise conversions can be made with the slide rule. The circular piece on the side has NO external function for you in operating the watch.

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sorry, yes i mean the bezel!

i am trying to turn it but it wont... am i doing it wrong?
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raymond147 wrote:
sorry, yes i mean the bezel!

i am trying to turn it but it wont... am i doing it wrong?

It's stiff and lossens up with use. i never turn mine unless I am actually using it.

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raymond147 wrote:
sorry, yes i mean the bezel!

i am trying to turn it but it wont... am i doing it wrong?

It's stiff and lossens up with use. i never turn mine unless I am actually using it.


want to see how it turns, so it cant hurt to use a little power to turn it? and it should turn left and right way around?

thanks for the advise btw.
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raymond147 wrote:
sharkman wrote:
raymond147 wrote:
sorry, yes i mean the bezel!

i am trying to turn it but it wont... am i doing it wrong?

It's stiff and lossens up with use. i never turn mine unless I am actually using it.


want to see how it turns, so it cant hurt to use a little power to turn it? and it should turn left and right way around?

thanks for the advise btw.


It should turn in both directions.

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The "helium valve" you're referring to is actually a cover which houses a gear mechanism that allows the outer bezel to turn the inner bezel while allowing the crystal to remain stationary. Here is a quote and picture from the Breitling for Bentley Chronolog:

"The outer ring is activated by rotating the ratcheted bezel, which drives a pinion and arbor acting on the mobile disc. This clever mechanical device guarantees compliance with all the water-resitance parameters."
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worked!

i did it wrong... sorry for my dumb question guys...!
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