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If doing a full polish restore of a Breitling requires removal of the movement, does this have to be done at an authorized Breitling repair center? Are there warranty issues with this? I know a local AD says they polish watches for about $170, however I do not know whether they are an authorized repair center for Breitlings. Any thoughts anyone?


As far as the value of having this polish work done for a couple of C-notes: "different strokes for different folks." You might as well argue that spending thousands of dollars for a device that tells time probably isn't "best value" for your money either. However, if you're from that school of thought, you're probably in the wrong forum.

Polishing the Steelfish will not void the warranty. I remember asking my AD that when I was looking to buy my first.

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So, are you saying that this only applies to the steelfish? If so, how come?

With regards to the correct grammar....i assume you were intelligent enough to understand the crux of what was being said!
i do so like a good discussion with you so intelligent folk out there,
oh i'm so sorry if there is anything just not quite correct in my grammar in this reply,please feel free to correct me if there are mistakes.

Hi All

I am starting a new business overhauling shoes/boots etc,for a full service of the shoe/boot the cost will include removal of the laces if applicable, and all leather will be treated using the appropriate colour at no extra cost and the laces may be replaced where there is obvious wear the laces will be refitted by our people taking care to leave the ends equal lengths.
we are the only company offering this service at an incredibly low price of $200 inc return insured post.
we have all the tools required to ensure the best possible finish to your shoes and use the very best polish.
at this price don't wait too long,you will miss this fantastic once in a lifetime offer.
your shoes will come back looking like they were when you first purchased them or your money back.
it may appear expensive but your feet are worth it surely!,they will thank you.

Is that a commercial?

Nah, it's just a stupid comment from a person who can't take that we love Breitlings and that we defend the prices for services and so forth...nothing to pay attention to...

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Breitling Navitimer Vintage
Breitling Emergency Mission

Got it now, when I've read his other posts.

Ok, I get a feeling that he is a "Forum agitator", sadly if it is so...

BTW
Forgot to thank you for the help in the "Reference number" thread, it was greatly appreciated

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Breitling Navitimer Vintage
Breitling Emergency Mission

If that makes him happy...
You are welcome.

Judging by a few of the contributions so far, I'd tend to agree.

Back on the topic, as far I've understood it before, polishing a brushed piece (or vice versa) doesn't affect the warranty or Breitling's willingness to do work on a watch. We've seen examples on here where people have done the polishing themselves and Breitling have actually improved the polishing at service time.

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It's a mistake to assume that your personal self-worth has anything to do with the price of a skilled service. Not everything is based on some hourly-wage, car factory worker sliding scale. Harsh? Nope, just truth.

If you can successfully disassemble a Breitling without screwing it up, polish it to perfection, and reassemble whilst retaining the vacuum seal, go for it.



Sounds FAR more skilled to do that as opposed to servicing a fine mechanical device

I should have guessed by the grammar and bad attitude you were either a shiller, chav, or retard. Turns out I was three for three on this one.

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Avenger Skyland
If I said I was good, you'd think I was bragging.
If I told you I wasn't, you'd know I was lying.

HELLO I WAS ALSO WONDERING THE SAME THING IF YOU TAKE YOUR WATCH TO ANOTHER WATCHSMITH TO GET POLISHED WILL THIS RUIN YOUR CHANCES OF BREITLING FROM SERVICING YOUR WATCH?

BTW, I think we may have found Archie's long lost cousin.
Again, I think the price of failure cannot be over-emphasized here. Screw up a pair of shoes and you are out $20-1000 for said shoes. Nicer shoe brands do offer a re-lasting service that is largely our friendly aggitator's described service. Allen-Edmonds does so for $100.
That said, screw up a Breitling and you are on the hook for $2K-300K. Significant monetary risk difference. Anyhow, I suspect our good man is just amusing himself by beating our cages.

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As the membership base grows here, this is bound to happen a great deal more. Be prepared people

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