INDEPENDANT BRIETLING SERVICE RECOMMEND

[markie3182]

Hi, can anybody recommend a a good independant watchmaker to service a new arrival I have coming this week. turnaround time and rough cost appreciated .

Thanks.

[sijoc]

YES!
I HAVE USED THESE PEOPLE FOR BREITLING AND THE TURN AROUND WAS 3 WEEKS, BUT OF COURSE IT AND COST DEPENDS ON THE LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR YOUR WATCH AND WHAT MAY NEED REPLACING ETC! TRY THEM!
http://www.westcoastwatch.com/index-2.html

[ryanb741]

I'm guessing the OP was looking for somewhere in the UK? I have heard good things about these guys;

http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/

Why don't you want Breitling to do it? I've heard they are usually pretty good?

[PeterM]

I've used Ryte Time - there are quite a few mentions if you search the forum.

He is obviously much cheaper than Breitling, will only do what is required and probably much quicker.

Nice enough bloke too.

Downsides - he couldn't pressure test my M1 because it was slightly too big (they are only 44mm aren't they?) and IIRC he only takes PayPal.

[markie3182]

thanks fellas, i may send to brietling just checking my options

[aldfort]

Send it to Breitling. Reasonable price and good work. Worth the wait IMHO.

[MuRph77]

West Repairs too. Excellent with Rolex... but service most everything else too.

Sending to Breitling, whilst excellent..... they will charge you..... :shock: :shock: :shock:
Bills of 500 /600 are not uncommon... but alot will be replaced for this price... mainly bracelet and casing parts for watches that have led a hard life,and of course you'll get the lovely printout....with all itemised bits.

ETA's in Breitlings are easy jobs for watchmakers.

Breitling 8-12 week turn around atm.

[MattH]

I have had a Breitling Navitimer serviced and new dial fitted at West Repairs.

But not sure if they are kitted out for doing full refurbs on the case / bracelet like you would get from Rolex / Breitling..

[MuRph77]

I have had a Breitling Navitimer serviced and new dial fitted at West Repairs.

But not sure if they are kitted out for doing full refurbs on the case / bracelet like you would get from Rolex / Breitling..

They are if you ask for it with Rolex. They even do the chamfered lugs on Rolex sports.... perfectly too.


I've sent Breitlings to them. Serviced and returned within 3-4 wks
Can't remember the price.... it was a while ago.