Need help identifying and finding service
Need help identifying and finding service
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.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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Thanks Ed. They were my first thought.hoppyjr wrote:I would call Nesbits in Seattle. They can probably steer you to someone if they can’t do themselves.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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Let a buddy see you in heels just once and you become his “first thought”. Ugh.Captdave wrote:Thanks Ed. They were my first thought.hoppyjr wrote:I would call Nesbits in Seattle. They can probably steer you to someone if they can’t do themselves.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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hoppyjr wrote:Let a buddy see you in heels just once and you become his “first thought”. Ugh.Captdave wrote:Thanks Ed. They were my first thought.hoppyjr wrote:I would call Nesbits in Seattle. They can probably steer you to someone if they can’t do themselves.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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Craig Stone at Illinois Watch Company restored my grandads omega.
https://illinoiswatchcompany.com/watch- ... ch-repair/
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this guy Mark Heist is an acknowledged Breitling expert/restorer... not sure of his pricing... https://horologicalservices.com
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Thanks. I’ll check him out.gr8sw wrote:this guy Mark Heist is an acknowledged Breitling expert/restorer... not sure of his pricing... https://horologicalservices.com
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Thanks Brice.Jeep99dad wrote:Craig Stone at Illinois Watch Company restored my grandads omega.
https://illinoiswatchcompany.com/watch- ... ch-repair/
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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!
Maybe reach out to Jack at International Watch Works as well
Maybe reach out to Jack at International Watch Works as well
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Thanks RobBob1035 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!
Maybe reach out to Jack at International Watch Works as well
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It looks like a vintage Breitling Transocean Chronograph to me.
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Thank you.1watchaholic wrote:It looks like a vintage Breitling Transocean Chronograph to me.
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jack does not work on chronos.Captdave wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:04 pmThanks RobBob1035 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!
Maybe reach out to Jack at International Watch Works as well
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Interesting, they are still listed under his Offered Services page, but I guess Jack isn't exactly the "constantly updating his website" typetoxicavenger wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:19 pmjack does not work on chronos.Captdave wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:04 pmThanks RobBob1035 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!
Maybe reach out to Jack at International Watch Works as well
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Maybe contact Breitling USA to see if the have NOS parts?
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hobbit712 wrote:Maybe contact Breitling USA to see if the have NOS parts?
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he works mainly on 3 handers. he does some killer work though.Bob1035 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 4:59 amInteresting, they are still listed under his Offered Services page, but I guess Jack isn't exactly the "constantly updating his website" typetoxicavenger wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:19 pmjack does not work on chronos.Captdave wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:04 pmThanks RobBob1035 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!
Maybe reach out to Jack at International Watch Works as well
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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.
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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Thanks brothertoxicavenger 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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