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matt1124
 Post subject: Breitling storage
PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:06 pm 
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Over the past few years I have collected a fair few Lings, most are automatics and a few quartz models. The issue I have is what's the best way to store them, up until now I've been keeping them in a safe and occasionally take them out, wind them up and put them back!

As some are brand new and not ever worn, will they get enough lubrication and what happens to the lume on the hands if they rarely see light? I know there are many collectors in this forum and I welcome your advice.

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 Post subject: Re: Breitling storage
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matt1124 wrote:
will they get enough lubrication


Make a point to wind them all 40+ turns once a month. (I actually take the timeto set the correct time and date as well, but its not important. If they are a chrono, start the chrono every few months and let it run a full 24 hours.

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and what happens to the lume on the hands if they rarely see light?


Nothing. Sitting in a safe (or box) with no light, shouldn't cause any problems for the lume.


Otherwise buy a multi watch winder and leave them on it all the time.

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 Post subject: Re: Breitling storage
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I would run the chrono for 24 hours a month - just leave it running and then it will run on a monthly full wind, but broadly speaking......... :yeahthat
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 Post subject: Re: Breitling storage
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That's great advice, thank you both. I have a single winder but think I'll wind them up till I save up enough!

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Roffensian wrote:
I would run the chrono for 24 hours a month - just leave it running and then it will run on a monthly full wind, but broadly speaking......... :yeahthat


Running the chrono is not mandatory but advisable.

What are the risks involved if you don't or if you run it for only 2 or 3 a month?

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F14D_Tomcat wrote:
Roffensian wrote:
I would run the chrono for 24 hours a month - just leave it running and then it will run on a monthly full wind, but broadly speaking......... :yeahthat


Running the chrono is not mandatory but advisable.

What are the risks involved if you don't or if you run it for only 2 or 3 a month?



As discussed before, the oils can migrate away from where they are needed.
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