Reply With QuoteAs far as I remember it's not complicated. Any independent watchmaker should handle this.
Just wondering if there are any recommendations on where to send my Breitling B1 for a battery change and sensible prices .
Thanks in advance
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As far as I remember it's not complicated. Any independent watchmaker should handle this.
After my experience of trying to get Breitling to replace the battery in my Avenger, I'd suggest DIY!
I've sorted out B Emergency batteries change DIY - piece of cake, except opening the watch module (caseback seats very tight).
It is a DIY or decent watchmaker task however i always sent back to Breitling and got apart from a battery change a proper inspection, verified paperwork and a nice service pouch which you can stick on the sales forum for £15.00.
I FEEL LIKE I'M DIAGONALLY PARKED IN A PARALLEL UNIVERSE
Thank you for all the advice.
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AMJ in Newark did mine recently for £75, including a pressure test.
Breitling charge £167 ish.
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That's a nice hourly rate. £3 for the battery, 20 minutes tops for replacement & test.Originally Posted by amnesia
Think my last battery change to my dive computer watch (suunto D6) was over £50.
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The case back is very specialist, have DIYers splashed out on the correct tool?
M
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Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
Special tool is available, or you can use the rubber ball.
I bought this for my B1 last year; haven't had to change a battery yet; but it does fit and open the back perfectly easily:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CASE-BACK...kAAOSwbqpTwvLx
You can check the DIY method for a B-1 battery change and timing regulation I captured in my 'blog' section here: B-1 Battery change and set up
Hope that helps!
Martyn
Can you help me which diameter will work with B-1 caseback:
- 35 -Inside diameter measures approx : 36.7mm (15-gon)（opening size）
- 36 -Inside diameter measures approx : 38.7mm (15-gon)（opening size）
B50
I learned the hard way - took it to an indie in the jewellery quarter - battery change £45 - then forgot to take off B1 one day in shower
Total water ingress - seals had not been put back properly - £1400 repair (thanks god my insurance covered it) - Breitling next time if needed.
OR... buy a B50 cockpit - charge your own.....
I paid £57 for my swap (and documented pressure test) a couple of years ago with an independent in Portsmouth.
No idea if it's waterproof, but I wouldn't take a B1 in the shower and I've yet to forget to take my watch off before showering (same with my clothes, remarkable, eh?)
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Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
I took a punt (at £4, why not?) and bought the 35 - It fits (and opens) the caseback perfectly on my B1, but I believe they don't ALL have the same caseback (I think it's this thread - https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...nge-and-set-up - that mentions it)
This is the one I bought :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/34mm-35mm...346a%7Ciid%3A1
M
Last edited by snowman; 14th October 2019 at 16:14.
I would try Watch Kings (The Fortress,Devon) I had a Breitling quartz serviced and battery change done at a very reasonable price by Mr King. The same battery change and service done by Breitling would have cost me hundreds;the quote i was given was about 500 because Breitling insist on replacing hands and crown etc.
Battery changed?
Working?
It doesn't need it at the moment, but from the OP in the other thread, it doesn't look like rocket science.
M
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Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
Thanks. I might see if any do it in and around Dorset, Wilts . What do you call reasonable prices please.
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last year a full service,battery change,reseal cost me under £100; a fraction of the quotes from Watch Lab and Breitling.Have a look at the Watch Kings web site and get a quote.
Thank you.
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Good recommendation, arrived today. Caseback removed easily and back on. Just ordered a battery.
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Will the watch need resetting in any way when the new battery is installed? I'm aware mine will need changing sometime soon as it's been 4 years since the last battery, and I have the caseback tool ready to go and will try DIY myself this time.
Happily to say back working with no issues. All times re-set. Not bad for a battery change for less than a tenner. Bought same battery online for £1.50 as the one that was inside Varta CR2320 .
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