How can i replace the battery on a Breitling

This person wasn't asking for advice about buying a rubber wrist strap for a diving watch, but rather was asking about where to get an extra link for the watches stainless steel bracelet1

The bezel rotates (manuall) so that you can set the time you have to dive, next to the minute hand. Then as the minute hand rotates, you can see how long you have left before your oxygen runs out.

In the US:

BREITLING USA INC.
HANGAR 7
206 DANBURY ROAD
WILTON, CT 06897
[email protected]
Tel: +1-800-641-7343
Tel: +1-203-762-1180
Fax: +1-203-762-1178

In Switzerland:

BREITLING SA
P.O. BOX 1132
2540 GRENCHEN - SUISSE
Tel: +41 32 654 54 54
Fax: +41 32 654 54 00

One other note.

The COSC number generally refers to the movement number not the case number.

Inspect the hang tags that came with the watch.. the movement number may be referred to on one of them... or to the COSC certificate.

Otherwise the only way the movement number can be viewed is to remove the back.

Watches have several numbers.. reference and serial.

A - Stainless Steel

13 - Caliber

3 - Certified

40 - Model (Super Ocean)

The case will have a number the movement and the bracelet.. the crystal etc etc.

When you have the watch serviced.. have them write the movement number down for you.. for comparison.

Good luck!

Their web site does not give any user manuals but most watches change the date by pulling out the crown to position 2 (1 is the normal home position, 3 is fully out and 2 is inbetween the two) and rotate the crown to change date.

This quality of watch may require you to turn the crown wheel anticlockwise before pulling it out (extra seal).

If this does not work them go to http://www.breitling.com/en/index.php#/models/aeromarine/chrono-colt/ and using the menu on the left, locate their nearest service center and contact them. I fell sure that they will be only too happy to explain the procedure for changing the date.

Try pulling out the winding crown,then press the chrono pusher.This will advance the chrono hands.Each pusher will advance a different hand.

mcdevito75 here, Let"s hope your description of the problem with your watch is wrong. Try this sequence, First, wind your watch, the automatic continues to wind your watch when you where it but to get it started, wind it 20--30 times. 2nd, your crown locks down, turn the stem Clockwise to un-lock it (the stem) now pull the stem all the way out then back in 1/2 way to set date. Set DATE to DATE before the real date turn crown counterclockwise. Now pull out crown all the way and turn clockwise to set the DATE and time (real Date) push the crown back in and turn counterclockwise to lock the crown. If this doesn"t work, look for a small watch repair shop in your area for this adjustment.

I read the instructions for a similar type of watch and while the battery will keep the watch "alive" for some months when not in use, eventually the battery dies.

Since it is a kinetic watch the instructions I read said that you should gently shake the watch about 500 times to recharge the battery!

If you give it a good shake and then wear it for a few days, it should recharge itself, although it may have forgotten the time and may need re-setting.

Good luck!

You won't generally find these on line.
Your best bet is a visit to your local Authorised Dealer or contact Breitling UK fo a manual.

Hi,
Depends on the year. Google however is your friend Google Breitling Source and the watch type and see which year yours is.
Assuming its a 2006 to 2010 model it takes a 394 battery. I suggest a google to Breitling source and look in the watch archives there.

Consider sending it to breitling UK, you have a watch worth at least many hundreds of pounds that is waterproof. If you nip down the local muppets he will change the battery and charge you GBP20 not GBP70 but he will not change the case seals or pressure test the watch to ensure the seals are doing their job. Worst case you write off the watch when it gets wet or when you next get sweaty which is the same thing.
Specify you want the battery change service only and thats what Breitling do.

Good luck whatever you do.

No matter what is your watch movement (quartz or mechanical) it can be adjusted to keep time properly.
Bring it to your nearest watchmaker and the problem will be solved.
9 sec a day is far too much for Breitling.