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Hi all - just traded in a TAG for a Breitling Skyracer Raven with tungsten dial. I love how it looks.

While changing the strap I notice the bezel has some play in it. I don’t mean rotational play - I mean it moves slightly back and forth horizontally from 12-6 and 3-9. It surprised me that I can wiggle the bezel so easily in that way, but I read this may be normal for these models. It’s just not clear to me whether the play I read about is the same thing I’m seeing.

Rotation itself is smooth, a little smoother than I’m used to. Definitely not ratchet like, but I think I feel slight clicks, which is ok I think?

Was it a new Skyracer from an AD? If so get them to check it out and compare it to another if they have the stock.

If 2nd hand I am sure someone on here will own one and pass comment.

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Bezel on B-1, Airwolf & Skyracer do not have a ratchet action. Some lateral play is quite normal.

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Breitling B-1 1999
Breitling Chrono Superocean 2004
Casio G Shock
Citizen Eco Drive AT4000-02E (for gardening)
Seiko 5 SNZG15J1
Hamilton X Wind LE

Second hand from Crown and Caliber. I can send it back but searches indicate this may be normal so I’m just making sure.


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Thanks. It’s not at all something I expected and it’s good to have a community of folks to check with. I have a Sinn and preciously the TAG and both of those were firm and precise.

Anyone know why lateral movement is acceptable for Breitling? Is it supposed to absorb impact or something?


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It’s about the gearing mechanism which needs expansion room to prevent seizure. Ratchet bezels do not need this as they are secured by click springs.

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Breitling B-1 1999
Breitling Chrono Superocean 2004
Casio G Shock
Citizen Eco Drive AT4000-02E (for gardening)
Seiko 5 SNZG15J1
Hamilton X Wind LE

I have owned both B-1 and Airwolf models and all had some lateral movement. If it is a worry to you or if you think it’s excessive then get it checked out but the more common problem is seizure due to lack of service and gunge build up.

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Breitling B-1 1999
Breitling Chrono Superocean 2004
Casio G Shock
Citizen Eco Drive AT4000-02E (for gardening)
Seiko 5 SNZG15J1
Hamilton X Wind LE

Looks like you have had some decent replies confirming all is normal.

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Indeed. Thanks to all for the help. Loving it so far.




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Very nice

Indeed. Thanks to all for the help. Loving it so far.




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