Breitling movement removal.

[RichardHarris123]

Hello everyone 

I'm polishing a Breitling Avenger for a family member.  I'm not touching the movement but the case is also scratched, so I want to remove the movement.  Is it a front or back loader?  Is the bezel snap on? Anything else I should take into account?

[VWatchie]

Any pictures?

Never done a Breitling but heard someone mention that you need to remove the screws around the bezel to remove it. I would guess that the movement is removed through the back.

I saw a video (see below) where Kalle Slaap (Chronoglide watchmaking) mentioned that Breitling hands usually break when you try to remove them  Anyone else having this experience? Makes you wonder if Breitling glues the hands!?

 

[RichardHarris123]

9 minutes ago, VWatchie said:

Any pictures?

Never done a Breitling but heard someone mention that you need to remove the screws around the bezel to remove it. I would guess that the movement is removed through the back.

I saw a video (see below) where Kalle Slaap (Chronoglide watchmaking) mentioned that Breitling hands usually break when you try to remove them  Anyone else having this experience? Makes you wonder if Breitling glues the hands!?

 

Thanks, I have no intention of removing hands, just the movement.  But it's good to know. 

Just now, RichardHarris123 said:

Thanks, I have no intention of removing hands, just the movement.  But it's good to know. 

Oops I forgot the photos. 

[VWatchie]

Well, I'd be surprised if the movement doesn't come out of the back, but as already mentioned, it's only a guess. Also, you'll probably need a really good case back remover with the correct type of die.

[RichardHarris123]

I removed the bezel by removing the screws.  It will do for now.  Cleaned up pretty well.