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Need help identifying and finding service

Post by Captdave » Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:10 pm

I just received this Breitling that had been my stepdads. He was very hard on his watches and it obviously shows. I don’t know the model or age or anything else about this one. I’d like to get it serviced and restored to some semblance of its original condition. Any help any of you could provide as to the model or where to best have it serviced would be really helpful.


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Post by hoppyjr » Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:16 pm

Captdave wrote:I just received this Breitling that had been my stepdads. He was very hard on his watches and it obviously shows. I don’t know the model or age or anything else about this one. I’d like to get it serviced and restored to some semblance of its original condition. Any help any of you could provide as to the model or where to best have it serviced would be really helpful.


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I would call Nesbits in Seattle. They can probably steer you to someone if they can’t do themselves.

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Post by Captdave » Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:41 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Captdave wrote:I just received this Breitling that had been my stepdads. He was very hard on his watches and it obviously shows. I don’t know the model or age or anything else about this one. I’d like to get it serviced and restored to some semblance of its original condition. Any help any of you could provide as to the model or where to best have it serviced would be really helpful.


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I would call Nesbits in Seattle. They can probably steer you to someone if they can’t do themselves.
Thanks Ed. They were my first thought.


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Post by hoppyjr » Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:54 pm

Captdave wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
Captdave wrote:I just received this Breitling that had been my stepdads. He was very hard on his watches and it obviously shows. I don’t know the model or age or anything else about this one. I’d like to get it serviced and restored to some semblance of its original condition. Any help any of you could provide as to the model or where to best have it serviced would be really helpful.


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I would call Nesbits in Seattle. They can probably steer you to someone if they can’t do themselves.
Thanks Ed. They were my first thought.


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Post by Captdave » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:31 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Captdave wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
Captdave wrote:I just received this Breitling that had been my stepdads. He was very hard on his watches and it obviously shows. I don’t know the model or age or anything else about this one. I’d like to get it serviced and restored to some semblance of its original condition. Any help any of you could provide as to the model or where to best have it serviced would be really helpful.


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I would call Nesbits in Seattle. They can probably steer you to someone if they can’t do themselves.
Thanks Ed. They were my first thought.


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Post by Jeep99dad » Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:00 pm

Craig Stone at Illinois Watch Company restored my grandads omega.

https://illinoiswatchcompany.com/watch- ... ch-repair/
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Post by gr8sw » Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:33 pm

this guy Mark Heist is an acknowledged Breitling expert/restorer... not sure of his pricing... https://horologicalservices.com
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Post by Captdave » Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:30 pm

gr8sw wrote:this guy Mark Heist is an acknowledged Breitling expert/restorer... not sure of his pricing... https://horologicalservices.com
Thanks. I’ll check him out.


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Post by Captdave » Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:30 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:Craig Stone at Illinois Watch Company restored my grandads omega.

https://illinoiswatchcompany.com/watch- ... ch-repair/
Thanks Brice.


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Post by Bob1035 » Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:49 am

Whoever you find, I can't wait to see this brought back to life. This is hands down the coolest Breitling I've ever seen! :o

Maybe reach out to Jack at International Watch Works as well

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Post by Captdave » Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:04 pm

Bob1035 wrote:Whoever you find, I can't wait to see this brought back to life. This is hands down the coolest Breitling I've ever seen! :o

Maybe reach out to Jack at International Watch Works as well
Thanks Rob


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Post by 1watchaholic » Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:25 pm

It looks like a vintage Breitling Transocean Chronograph to me.
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Post by Captdave » Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:10 pm

1watchaholic wrote:It looks like a vintage Breitling Transocean Chronograph to me.
Thank you.


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Post by toxicavenger » Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:19 pm

Captdave wrote:
Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:04 pm
Bob1035 wrote:Whoever you find, I can't wait to see this brought back to life. This is hands down the coolest Breitling I've ever seen! :o

Maybe reach out to Jack at International Watch Works as well
Thanks Rob


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Post by Bob1035 » Sat Aug 13, 2022 4:59 am

toxicavenger wrote:
Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:19 pm
Captdave wrote:
Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:04 pm
Bob1035 wrote:Whoever you find, I can't wait to see this brought back to life. This is hands down the coolest Breitling I've ever seen! :o

Maybe reach out to Jack at International Watch Works as well
Thanks Rob


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jack does not work on chronos.
Interesting, they are still listed under his Offered Services page, but I guess Jack isn't exactly the "constantly updating his website" type :lol:

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Post by hobbit712 » Sat Aug 13, 2022 5:43 am

Maybe contact Breitling USA to see if the have NOS parts?
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Post by Captdave » Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:17 am

hobbit712 wrote:Maybe contact Breitling USA to see if the have NOS parts?
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Post by toxicavenger » Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:38 am

Bob1035 wrote:
Sat Aug 13, 2022 4:59 am
toxicavenger wrote:
Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:19 pm
Captdave wrote:
Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:04 pm
Bob1035 wrote:Whoever you find, I can't wait to see this brought back to life. This is hands down the coolest Breitling I've ever seen! :o

Maybe reach out to Jack at International Watch Works as well
Thanks Rob


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jack does not work on chronos.
Interesting, they are still listed under his Offered Services page, but I guess Jack isn't exactly the "constantly updating his website" type :lol:
he works mainly on 3 handers. he does some killer work though.

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Post by toxicavenger » Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:39 am

this guy is not cheap but he has a ton of nos parts. most of the service shops in the US works with him. http://www.scotchwatch.com/

art of the dial is another good one, zimmerman watch repair, LA watch works, Time Essentials in Pasadena is another good shop.

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Post by Captdave » Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:18 pm

toxicavenger wrote:this guy is not cheap but he has a ton of nos parts. most of the service shops in the US works with him. http://www.scotchwatch.com/

art of the dial is another good one, zimmerman watch repair, LA watch works, Time Essentials in Pasadena is another good shop.
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