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    Breitling B1 Battery replacement

    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.

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    After my experience of trying to get Breitling to replace the battery in my Avenger, I'd suggest DIY!

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    I've sorted out B Emergency batteries change DIY - piece of cake, except opening the watch module (caseback seats very tight).

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    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.
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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by amnesia View Post
    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.

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    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?

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    Special tool is available, or you can use the rubber ball.

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    B1 caseback tool

    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

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    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

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    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)

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    Cool 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.....

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by konlew View Post
    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)
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andyg156 View Post
    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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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by snowman View Post
    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

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    Battery changed?

    Working?

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    It doesn't need it at the moment, but from the OP in the other thread, it doesn't look like rocket science.

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    Quote Originally Posted by silver centurian View Post
    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.
    Thanks. I might see if any do it in and around Dorset, Wilts . What do you call reasonable prices please.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andyg156 View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by silver centurian View Post
    last year a full service,battery change,reseal cost me under £100; a fraction of the quotes from Watch Lab and Breitling.
    Thank you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by snowman View Post
    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

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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.

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    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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