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Hello All:

I purchased a B2 in late 1999, early 2000. Since purchase my B2 has required an overhaul every three to four years. Just two weeks ago, I took the my Breitling back to a reputable dealer in my local area, and once again I am being told a complete overhaul is required. The typical cost for one of these overhauls is between $650.00 to $800.00 USD.

While I love this watch, I am a bit concerned by the total cost of ownership over the last thirteen years. I was wondering if this seems normal to other B2 owners, or is it time to investigate having another Breitling dealer to have a look at the watch?

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AV8TORRICH

5 - 7 years is more normal. What is driving the need for service every 3 - 4 years - power reserve, time keeping, other? Also, what kind of conditions are you using the watch in as that may impact it.

Thanks fro the reply!

I wear the watch daily, and to be honest it almost never comes off my wrist.

Usually when it fails there is a problem in the movement. Typically the watch has completely malfunctioned which prompts me to take it in for service. I have never had a case where it was partially working, it always has stopped completely. In the most recent case, they claim I am going to have to have the hands replaced.

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Hands are service replacement parts so that's to be expected. Without knowing what's wrong it's difficult to comment more.

Hello:

In all cases they typically do not say much more than the watch requires overhaul. This particular time, they did tell me the hands were broken, but overhaul was still required. I guess I am just a bit shocked by the frequency of overhaul with this watch. Of course, I really don't have anything else to compare it too.

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Ask them what the issues have been on previous occasions. If there is something consistent that is causing the watch to stop then they should look more - tell them that you are concerned that the watch consistently requires service more frequently than the average service window.