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watch servicing and accessories

  • 08-11-2010 11:20am
    #1
    mickman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,661 ✭✭✭


    hey all

    got myself a nice breitling in barbados 12 months ago. it has a leather strap. just wondering how often are you supposed to service them ? and where do people go to get replacements straps? online or to the over priced irish jeweller?


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  • #2
    bogmanfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,709 ✭✭✭bogmanfan


    Most manufacturers recommend servicing every 3 years. Some people seem to think 5 years is about right. Others just wait until there's a problem. I've heard of watches running for 20+ years without a single service. Myself, I tend to wait for a watch to start running fast or slow before I get it looked at.
    As for straps, don't bother with the rip-off Breitling straps (€300 for a strip of leather :eek:) and get good quality Hirsch straps from a jeweller (usually around €50 or so). you can swap the Breitling buckle onto the strap and nobody will be any the wiser.


  • #3
    mickman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,661 ✭✭✭mickman


    excellent information. thanks so much


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