Jump to content

Navitimer


Recommended Posts

Hi All,

I got a Breitling Navitimer in for a small repair.
Apparently the watch has been in for a repair some time ago for a broken crown. After this repair, the owner noticed that the movement rattles in the case a bit.

As far as I can see, the movement is attached correctly to the movement ring & the movement ring is fastened correctly to the case.
Still the movement rattles.

When I received the watch, the caseback was turned down so tight it was hard to open. An attempt to eliminate the rattle by the previous watchmaker?

Does somebody know whether these navitimers might have a flat spring in the watchback normally? or another system?
I haven't found any info online on how these movements are cased by Breitling.

 

Any suggestions are appreciated!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The movement is a 7750. It secures just fine to the movement ring.

And the movement ring itself also put in place with 3 clamps, but there still some play between the ring and case.

I've had a look at the link above but I don't see how this is related to my situation.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

9 minutes ago, PeterGe said:

The movement is a 7750. It secures just fine to the movement ring.

And the movement ring itself also put in place with 3 clamps, but there still some play between the ring and case.

I've had a look at the link above but I don't see how this is related to my situation.

That was an other thing. Sorry can't help there. 

Or maybe. Check if the movement holders are mounted in the right way. They are usually bent and mounted under a lip. Make sure the tighten the dial down correctly. If it's sits with bend down the movement will rattle in the case. 

Edited by rogart63
Link to comment
Share on other sites



  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Topics

  • Posts

    • @JohnR725 has pointed out many times that the Swiss don't care about amplitude, the timekeeping is the most important.  Give yourself a  pat on the back, great beat error and timekeeping, nothing to be disappointed about. 
    • I'm bothered but I agree he's a busy man and I don't want to bother him.  In the meantime, we really do need to have other ways of contacting each other  
    • This is as complicated as epilame, too many unknowns. The life expectancy in the UK is circa 80, so most people from 1944 or earlier are dead.  Assume they had children at circa 20, they died in 2004. Their children started selling 1944 watches in 2004, so pre-1944 watches must be getting more rare.   It doesn't work though because as you stated some were sold as tat, but since watch prices have increased people have decided to sell when they may not of done in the past. 
    • I was wondering whether anyone could assist with some questions I have about my latest acquisition, which is a two train ‘Bravingtons Renown’ mantel clock - Pics attached I have done some reading about Bravingtons and believe they sourced movements from various suppliers, so I wondered whether anyone recognises this one. I have stripped and cleaned the movement and the clock is now running well, but there are a couple of dodgy brass springs that I would like to replace. I haven’t found anything suitable searching the internet so I wondered does anyone know of a supplier that might help. Last question is about the veneer on the case, it is generally in reasonable condition but there are a couple of patches on the top where the veneer has lifted. So far, I have tried to reactivate the existing adhesive by heating from below and above with a hair drier, then clamping for a day or two. It has improved slightly but the bulge is still visible. I’d be grateful for any advice if anyone has dealt with this sort of repair before.
    • Hi some pictures o& the movement and case would be appreciated so we can ascertain what the problem is you are having in fitting the movement.   Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...